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Sierra County Advocate in Hillsboro, New Mexico

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Newspaper

Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1900

Page

4

Fragmentary note on quadrupeds and public reception of war reporting

A garbled excerpt discusses various quadrupeds including frogs and turtles with mentions of live birth and unusual reproduction. It shifts to praise for journalist Julien Ralph and a London report claiming his return from the Transvaal war, contrasting pen and sword honors and noting public admiration for writers.

Julien Ralph Philadelphia Pulsio Ledger London Transvaal Almont Lumpius Betary Ralph Beneether

Carrier Pigeons Train for National Defense in War Time

Reports describe extensive pigeon training across three provinces to enable systematic communications for potential war needs. Ube Cryintans pits are being prepared and tested to ensure reliable messaging, with clubs working on cures or remedies related to those protocols. The text recalls historic uses of pigeons by Lond Rothschild and during sieges, noting police in Paris and a dramatic incident with a frightened armadillo.

Stik Lond Rothechild England Waterloo Varia Paria Conrave Miele Awordis

Mrs McKinley’s Knitting and Time Saved by Hobby

The article profiles Mrs McKinley focusing on her knitting and crocheting habits. It notes how much time she could have saved if she worked continuously, estimating a long period saved due to her busy schedule and public duties.

Dave Mre McKie Abe Oagh

Story of a Slave and a Patchwork Patent Ad Blast

A collage of 19th century notices touts patent services promising free opinions on patentability and sample copies, followed by a sensational “Story of a Slave” claim about disease chains and a miracle cure with Electric Bitters. It notes sales in Washington DC and Manchester Michigan, plus exports from Germany and a trial bottle of a great discovery.

Victor J. Evans & CO Evans Building Washington, D. C George LD. Williams Manchester Mich Abe C.C. Miller Draggiat

Sierra County Mines Profitable Prospects Across Black Range

The Black Range southward to Kingston and Hermosa hosts rich silver camps and gold districts. Lake Valley’s Bridal Chamber yielded 3 million dollars in six months, with North Percha, Tierra Blanca, and Kingston driving diverse wealth. Hermosa, Chloride, Hillsboro, and other belts show substantial ore, with veins and mines like Ivanhoe and Readjuster signaling strong future profits for investors.

Lake Valley North Percha Tierra Blanca Lake Hermosa Camp Apache Chloride Byers Run Hillsboro Bonanza Mesa del Oro Company Sierra County Artis Orrdassic Bornitores Readjuster Nordhausen

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