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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
3
Proprietor W C Thompson lists subscription terms for one year six months and local write ups. Advertising rates include one inch per issue and per month with a high per-line charge for locals. The notice reflects early 20th century newspaper pricing and format with monetary amounts in cents.
The Long warehouse front has been improved with cement plaster and a new hay house 12530 feet added in the rear. Miller and Knight report extensive repairs to their store including floors and shelves after flood damage, plus a cement wall being built out front. A pair of bay horses is missing, offered rewards for return. A shooting near Ojo Caliente ends with McCracken killing Tafoya after a land fencing dispute.
The report notes the individual surrendered to justice of the peace Harry Hall after a fatal incident that occurred in Socorro county. Police details are sparse, with officials confirming the location and the fatal nature of the event. Further updates are pending.
At a regular meeting of Prin est Rebeckah Lodge No. 81 on August 18 officers were elected and installed including Agnes J. Sheppard as Noble Grand Leora Vergaason Vice Grand and Mery E. Williams as Secretary One new member took the degree followed by a lunch in the lodge hall.
The famed Club Foot, the largest bear north of the city, was captured by government trapper Walt Hotchkiss after a long chase through Hell Canyon and Turkey Creek. The 250 pound hide measured 13 feet 7 inches from tail to nose and carried six bullet holes. A $400 government bounty plus cattlemen’s purses funded the capture reported by the Silver City Enterprise.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for a catarrh cure from Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It states Cheney is trusted by the National Bank of Commerce in Toledo and claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials are free, price is 75 cents per bottle, with Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
All Europe at War reports the world’s great powers in deadly conflict with Britain facing a vast challenge. The article warns the map of Europe could change within months as nations mobilize, clash, and seek decisive victories amid a global crisis.
The El Paso Herald advertises a special international war coverage offer. Subscriptions include three months of the Herald and a year of The Reon to's Popular Monthly for 21.80.
Notige warns lessees to take extreme fire precautions this fall and winter due to unusually heavy grass growth. Fire guards should be plowed, grass burned between guards, and grass in road centers burned to reduce fire risk and create fire barriers.
The Sierra County Board of County Commissioners calls a special election for August 14, 1914, in Palomas Springs district to decide if the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited. Polling at the John W. Marshall estate house with Herminio Aragon, S. P. Johnson, and J. D. Alle sop as election judges. clerks Amado Gonzales and Otto Goetz. Returns to be canvassed August 29, 1914.
Attorney at law Harry J Owen is now domiciled in Loe Lunas New Mexico residing at 7 30 Ady The notice confirms his change of domicile within the state legal records.
Farmers urged to learn butter making, claim three pounds from one pound with no special equipment. Address given to Joseph P. Jequel at 723 Main St East San Vegas, New Wine. May 22 insertion.
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