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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate printed at Hillsboro New Mexico is entered at the post office as second class matter by Thompson, proprietor. This notice records mail transmission under U.S. postal rules for a period, indicating its publication status and mailing details.
The Sierra County Advocate presents a partial front with patriotic mottoes and a Stephen Decatur quotation about national conduct. The text reflects a local newspaper vibe, emphasizing devotion to Sierra County and New Mexico, and ends with a callout to national virtue and policy.
The article notes the ex‑czar of Russia placed in cold storage in Siberia, critiques the I W W movement and its leaders, mentions the Pope’s peace proposal and allied reactions, and highlights English women's charity, detailing thimbles melted to fund war efforts and various donations and campaigns.
Notice announces election for organization of Elephant Butur Irrigation District and election of its directors. It cites August 1917 actions by Dona Ana County officials to set boundaries and appoint petitioners Albert Fylar G Kilgore and Lytton J Taylor, with notices published in multiple local papers.
State of New Mexico schedules a September 13 1917 election within Dona Ana and Sierra counties to decide irrigation district formation and directors for nine divisions Garfield Rincon Las Cruces Mesilla Three Saints San Miguel La Union Chamberino and more. Precinct polling sites named with officials and candidate lists finalized by county commissioners.
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