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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1899
Page
4
Prec lavo Montoya, a 19 year old Mesilla native, fought a mountain lion after its attack on his flock near Rowwell. He sustained severe lacerations but survived after a knife strike and help. The account ends with a promotion for Dr Kings New Life Pills at Nowers' drug store.
Dr D B Cargite of Woabita I T reports Boor pottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of rorofula after years of terrible sores and poor health. He claims it purifies blood and aids many ailments. Available for 60 cents at L H Nowers, Druggist, with guarantee.
G. M. Tomlinson is identified as the insole agent for the celebrated Kentucky Comfort Whirky, a noted product featured in local advertisements and trade notices.
The Mendel consumption cure reported from France attracts widespread interest as the American consul reports to the department. The treatment uses a simple remedy applied through the throat, promising comfort and recovery, but critics doubt its efficacy. In New Mexico, the dry mountain climate is touted as offering genuine health benefits, while Louisville debates accepting a private library gift from Andrew Carnegie and resists becoming a monument to philanthropy.
A New York Democratic state committee meeting endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president with 72 votes backing him and Tammany leader Croker vocal in support. The resolution pledged loyalty to Bryan as the party's strongest figure, despite some dissenters, and urged unity on the campaign trail amid internal divisions.
Report offhandedly notes Samuel Bo Terrell convicted in St. done California for forgery and property fraud in Nogalee. Mentions a 160 figure scheme and lack of tile permission. Also cites a March 13 killing of Rich and Bennett by Pon Walher of Raodeburg. Walker held awaiting grand jury. Murder victim Guy Bennett's son from Yawapnar county.
A stray stock notice announces a plan to recover stray cattle and livestock in Bier county. The proposer asks anyone with stray stock to contact for information and authority to recover the animals at reasonable rates.
In a murky report the article discusses a nasal cure under contested authority, noting improper trials and dubious claims. It mentions a government body and a liquid cream product named Pol with alleged restorative effects, while warning of unsafe procedures and unclear approvals.
Notice published for public filing to prove claim against estate of Joan Ho Collett of Hillsboro Oregon. Hearing set January 17, 1800 at Hillsboro for witnesses John Neteor and William J. Worden. Names listed include Emil Solignag and others.
The Black Range of Sierra County hosts rich silver and gold belts with camps at Lake Valley Kingston Hermosa and Hillsboro. Noted veins and mines include Bridal Chamber Byers Run St Cloud Treasury Ivanhoe and Empire with substantial past production and future potential for investors. The narrative urges investment and notes ongoing development across multiple districts.
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