Political Wisdom and American Civic Duty From 1896 Commentary
A reflective essay argues honesty aligned with intelligent conviction, the environment shaping right action, and citizenship as a duty to the community. It recalls Washington, the War of Independence, Jeffersonian principles, and shifts in political parties, urging constitutional governance and informed public spirit. A letter from Lt Hillsboro, Arizona Territory, dated Aug 1896, describes harsh weather, mining prospects near Globe, and travel notes to a friend.
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Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Arthur
Blaine
Mammon
Jackson
Bucklen arnica salve touted as cure all skin eruptions
Advertising copy promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains cornea and all skin eruptions claiming a cure for piles with money back guarantee. Box price is 25 cents sold by LL B Nowere and all druggists.
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LL. B. Nowere
Meeting of Sierra County Board of Examiners for Teachers
A notice in the Las Cruces Republican announces a Sierra County Board of School Examiners meeting at Elis bore on August 8 for the examination of teachers. Captain Branigan traveled from Faulkner, recounting a dangerous canyon ride where a limb struck him, injuring him but he resumed driving after a rest.
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Board of
Branigan
Faulkner Overland
Thursde
Las Cruces
For Sale Real Estate and Notorious Murder Case
Real estate ads offer a Richardson house and lot in Hillboro with prices around 500 to 550 as markets stay strained. Jesus Garcia, recently moved from Colorado, is held for murder after a woman he shot died. reports claim Garcia had two prior victims in Mexico and Arizona. Hillaboro gold mine weekly output noted for August 19, 1896, tax records.
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Hilleboro
Richardson
Mithen
Jesus Garcia
Colorado
Garcia
Mexico
Arizona
Las Cruces
Fragmented 19th century notices and rumors from Kingston area
A garbled mix of social commentary and local buzz mentions the suffrage movement, names like Alra Ellsworth-Bloodgood and Clyde, rumored returns of John Wasgner to Kingston, martial music expected from boys drums, and family health updates from Pacific Beach.
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Austin Cain Harmon
John Wasgner
Kingston
Gott
Fragmented Broadside on Silver, Gold, and 1904 Politics
A battered Baltimore era letter or pamphlet proclaims political stances on silver and gold, rails at Democrats and Republicans, argues constitutional breach, and predicts a 1904 election result. The writer claims to witness events and contends reform measures, coinage debates, and party platforms will shape state actions, with emphasis on monetary policy and constitutional fidelity.
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Dave
Starlard
West
Binetallion
Standard
Statie
Bevan
New York
Mloganioa
Ephrain
Romen Bir
Vention
Banta Pet
United State
Levete Bheald Hoya
Severe flash flood in Mogollons reports 10 lives lost
A private telegraph out of Silver City New Mexico reports a cloudburst in the Mogollon mining district washing away sixteen houses and causing seven to eight deaths. Wires down prevent full casualty details. Residents in small frame tenements near the lower Mogollon gorge are presumed swept away. Local updates limited as communication fails.
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Silver Creek
Mogollon
Maud Saill
Local Items From Hillsboro News Roundup
Local notes report Otto M Gentz as champion croquet player at Hillhorn. Col Geo O Perrault seeks Grant county sheriff. Letters, moves, and town gossip touch Kean St Charla of Kingman ACT, Id Cahill in Santa Rosilia, and J T Ayers recovering in Hermosa. Residents express silver standard views. finance and mining updates frequent.
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Otto M. Gentz
Hillehorn
Geo. O. Perrault
Grant County
L. B. Nowera Ia
Srhonda
Kean St Charla
Kingman
Act
Copper vein debates and local town notes in Union Church district
A fragmentary rural column notes a visit by Wyn. Ark. capitalist Morgan Jolly inspecting local mines, letters debating the Arizona copper vein, a sale of the Pere rault residence for 200, and a master's sale bidding at 1000. The item mentions Episcopal services at Union Church led by Rev. Andrews, and a picnic by Dalglinh and Bennett families at Trojille Creole Trurwlay.
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Union Church
Wi. Lh J. Andrews
Morgan Jolly
Wyn. Ark
Prof. Wharmond
G. M. Tomhogon
Harney Martin
Charter ‘Oak
Master's Aale
James Dalglinh
J. Bennett
Tom Clairenco
Hillsboro Mines and Mills Work Amid Big Shipments
Hillsboro ventures report active ore production with Jem Hirwh iv at Tronper mine and Animal Peak, while the Percha mill at Wick’s gulch runs on ore from Wicks, Mears, Brookbanks and Barclay. Tits & Spencer secure a major shaft contract at Spake, and Snake surface leases are condemned and ratified.
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Jem Hirwh
Tronper
Animal Peak
Awlerton
Wick's Gulch
Tits & Spencer
Spake
Ft of
Den
Tt In
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Shorty
Mammoth, A. T., Aug
Famip McPuinson
Hillsboro
Hades
Dickey
Scopper
Larawy
Gdobe
Globe
McDowel
McMillan
Menda
Howard
G. M. Towninsos
Bucklen
Aili “Sboro
Hillaboro
Wicks Mine
Richmond
Cather
Kingston News
Alra
Elleworth
Bloodgood
Clyde
Dr. Edymondeen
Rincou
Mra G
Marshall
Oat Pacific Beach
Cal
Mire
Robi Reay
Gertrude
Jim
Mra
Reay
Georget
Robert
Bisbee, A
Li Luy
Kline
Doe Sparks
Indy
Weven
Gin Wah
Marty
Lever
Harry Williopy
Hotel Metropole
Bromtway
N.Y Rugent
Ign
Arenik
Balihl
Anil
Pinney & Robinson
Southwestern Agenta
Second Avenue
Phoenix
Col. A.W. Harrie
Mogollons
Silver City
N.M
Leke Valley
D. " Miller
Dr. Beni
Ant Tierra Bianca
T. J. Dob Fon Bangour
Sterling
Kos Mi
Jeane Knight
California
Mall
Cresny & Co
PJ. Cheney
Weat & Trnnx
Lot Ua Incorporate
J. D. Parkson
Las Aniwan
Cattle Cove
TS Pagie
Dudge Nickles
Vendio
Prof. Preisser
Rilver
Tom Nelson
Dora
Addie Titon
Hermosa
Quinby Vance Haa
Uteh
Mesaya
Colain
Garry JW. Elliot
Tar Apyooarm
Elliott
Hividene
Hilliott
Hermoan
Herman Eistern
St. Louis
McKinley
Coit
Min.d J. Ayers
Hillsborn
N. B. Daniele
Batton-Hole
Levi Strauss & CO
Gopper
San Francisco
Mr. Danshiela
Rincon
Hillsboro Mines and Mills
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