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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1905
Page
3
The Sierra County Advocate announces that subscription payments are strictly cash in advance, with emphasis by Thompson, proprietor of the paper, in a notice dated Friday December 1, 1906.
Local notes report the Thanksgiving ball as a housing success while a series of arrivals and departures mark the week. A heavy warm rain swelled streams and flooded crossings, nearly drowning Miss Allie Curtis and prompting rescue by Frank Bojorquez.
Fragmentary notice describes a Christmas night dance with music and an invitation to attend. Some words reference a party aboard or near watery danger, noting arrivals safely ashore and others with smaller experiences. The readable text invites attendees to join the event on Monday night.
ALake Valley New Mexico advertisement promotes distilled aerated and sterilized water as a remedy against diseases linked to Re water intake. It claims medicines are unnecessary and touts testimonials from notable figures in Washington and U.S. society. The notice also markets McCally Fashion Magazine patterns with a subscription and local sales agent contact.
A local notice touts Simmone Cough Syrup as a balm for sore lungs and a quick cure. At Warm Springs round up on the 15th Dell Holson’s pony tripped, injuring his hand and nail, while the pony bit the rider’s tongue. A few days later Will Turner fractured his shoulder after being thrown from a horse.
An Arkansas testimony touts Hunt's Cure as a permanent eczema fix with two years of relief. A Yuma Indian seeks a coffin for a dead child, aided by county funds after the justice notes the family cannot pay. A Alabama resident praises Lightning Oil for cuts burns sprains and bites. products sold at local drug stores.
Clifton reports a lively bid for business in the undertaker line as Dr Pascoe, busy burying man, hopes for more clients. A deputy sheriff’s arrest attempt prompts a fast response with Pascoe offering his services. Also advertised is Jox clair medical cure, claiming instant itch relief and guaranteed results at P.O. DrugStore.
Notice to John Ryan deceased heirs and all claimants that $100 was spent in 1904 on labor and improvements to hold the Ranger mining claim in Las Animas District Sierra County New Mexico under Section 2324 US Revised Statutes. If within ninety days after publication you do not contribute your share plus costs, the interest of John Ryan and his heirs or assigns will vest in the undersigned under Section 2524. Publication noted June 6 1905.
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