Drilling oil near Deming and tax policy notes
In Sierra County Advocate dated December 6, 1901 reports drilling for oil north of Deming and a talk on reciprocity with a string attachment. It notes the treasury seeks 610 million dollars for next year, previews irrigation and statehood bills, and discusses a court ruling on Philippines duties and tariffs for Porto Ricans and Filipinos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philippine Island
Parin
United States
Congress
Philippines
Stronghold Captured in Dudley Township Vote
The Commoner readers note Dudley township in Haskell county Kansas as the sole precinct carried by Palmer and Buckner in 1816, with a Democratic swing of seven votes. The piece questions gold standard papers and warns reorganizers against fraud, citing shifts in local precinct support and implications for the Democratic party’s organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Buckner
United States
Dudley Township
Haskell County
Kanena
McKelley
Hobart
Bryan
Sewall
Dudley County
Chicago Chronicle
New York World
Louinville Courier-Journal
Gold Standard
Health and strength for mother and child with Dr Pierce prescription
The ad urges expectant mothers to seek health and strength for pregnancy using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It promises nourishment for nerves, natural appetite, and a calm, strong mother for birth. It claims the product is alcohol free and free from narcotics and offers medical advice and a medical adviser book by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Bull
Political Question on Saya the Phoenix Enterprise Leadership
A reader asks about the party Saya the Phoenix Enterprise and whether bolters have repented since 1800. The note questions the party’s chance of victory under leaders who guided the Palmer and Buckner faction to a disastrous defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya the Phoenix
Palmer and Buckner
Soap mine geyser near Phoenix sparks political quip
The Prescott Courier notes an ironic claim of a single natural soap mine sixty miles from Phoenix. It quotes a remark urging Republicans to hold a camp meeting at the mines to cleanse and clear up party matters in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Phoenix
Prescott Courier
Washington
John Knox a Heroic Gambler Fights Off Attack
In spring 1892 near York’s ranch John Knox a Clifton gambler fled with his wife and children as Indians closed in He turned the wagon toward town grabbed a Winchester and stood off the attackers for over an hour allowing his family to escape The next day Clifton residents buried Knox at Pueblo Viejo his body pierced by bullets but his bravery earned them respect and memory among old timers at Copper Era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geronimo
John Knox
Clifton
Silver City
York
Knox
Winchester
Pueblo Viejo
King's New Life Pills Cure Constipation and Poisons
Putrefying food and toxins affect bowels and liver. King's New Life Pills expel poisons gently and effectively, easing biliousness sick headaches fevers and bowel, liver and kidney troubles. Available at Miller's for two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armonic
Bat de
King
Miller's
Woman's Peril Warns Of Life Saving Operation
A Wisconsin woman, Mrs I B Hant of Lime Ridge, faced a dire prognosis after a doctor warned there was only one chance to save her life and that was through an operation. The report notes attempts to treat her stomach trouble had failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. I. B. Hant
Lime Ridge
Wis
The Remedy Adverts For Stomach Liver Kidney Health
An old advertisement claims Electric Bittern cures gall stones and jaundice and improves stomach, liver and kidney function. It promises to ease dyspepsia and appetite issues, selling for 500 with guaranteed results, as offered by Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with $100 reward
The notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only known remedy for catarrh claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 to any case it cannot cure and directs readers to send for testimonials, with a testimonial from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and mentions Hall's Family Pills. Also mentions a Deming Herald prediction of a large smelter at Deming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Drugeiate
Death near Elgin noted in homely testimonial era
A fragment from a period notice recalls L. C. Overstreet of Elgin Teno describing his wife’s fatal struggle with consumption and a friend’s claim that Dr King’s New Discovery saved her life. The piece also cites a Chicago physician’s endorsement of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for children and cold bronchial issues, with trial bottles and local sales references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Overstreet
Elgin
Teno
C. Miller's
Chamberlain
R. Metenpy
M.D
Chicago
Draggiata
Tennessee Governor Confronts Pardons Committee
Governor Bob Taylor of Tennessee defied a legislative pardons committee by ordering pardons for every inmate. He warned he would veto interference with his constitutional right to pardon and sent for his pardon clerk to begin issuing pardons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
Tennessee
Allen
Bob
Notice for Public Claim in New Mexico by Wieber
Department of the Interior Land Office at Las Graces announces Wieber 17 LW as claimant. A final proof will be made before Thomas Heil Clerk at Sibeboro NM on October 25, 1901. Witnesses Urbino Attey Rowan Canisiarin Albino Gouedien prove continuous residence and cultivation of the land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Las Graces
N.S
Wieber
Wold Lane
Urbino Attey
Arrwy
Gouedien
Artes
A Worthy Succesor: Cure for Catarrh Promised
An advertisement pitches a “Guaranteed Catarrh Cure” by Edwin Giles & Company. It claims powders and inhalers dry up membranes to cure catarrh, offering a one dollar, cash-on-delivery package with confidential medical advice from the discoverer. The copy urges prompt purchase and promises permanent relief and health improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffe
Kam Edwin B.giles & Company
Market Street
Philadelphia
Stenton
Ted Foe
Addres
United States
Orandi
Adile
Six Million Boxes a Year Casearets Candy Advertising
In 1895 none and by 1999 six million boxes sold, signaling Casearets Candy Char tarie’s rise to popularity. The ad proclaims “The people have cast their verdict” as the best medicine for the bowels and notes availability at all druggists for one dollar.
Creggin Aragon and Local Officials Named
District Attorney Probate Judge Procopio Torres and Probate Clerk JC Beaumons appear among listed local officials. Names include Janus Reay M Duran W HH Llewellyn and Sheriff, Treasurer and Collector roles with J D Chandler and Andrew Kelley mentioned in the brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creggin
Aragon
Janus Reay
M Duran
HH. Llewellyn
Procopio Torres
Thos. C. Hall
JC. Beaumons
J.D. Chandler
Andrew
Kelley Frank
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Sierra County
Advocate
Towson
C.c
Hillehara
Sierra Co
New Meriin
Offiers County
Deming
Teddy
Secretary of the Treasury
Holland
Lord Kitchener
Boor
Nike
Roswell
The
Deming Herald
Lewis Bros
Bisbee
A B. Elliott
Attorney At Law
Hillsboro, N. M
Fielder A Turner
Attorneys AT Law
W, Mb, Llewellyn
Joseph J. Bunbas
William HJ
H. Llewellyn
Las Cruges
Mexico
Texas
Aloys Preisser
Hillsboro, NM
Laidlaw
Court House
Frank
Given
W. H. Bucher
Aallsboro
Mexco
Birat Publication
E Teaford
Hillshoro
N. Mex
T.C. Long
Grocer
Hillsboro
New Mexico
Baltior Ogden Assay CO
Sixteenth St
Denver, Colo
B. Newcomb
Holt
Newcomb & Holt
Ely
BLY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
CIA Ani Wn
Keaton & Large
al Blan
Warren Stree
New
Tom Con Terme
Hermosa, N Range
Vermoss Te
Increase
Tomlinson
Rplace
LAS Animal Land & Cattle Com
Pany
Bierra
Anitows Ranch
Karmarke
Appirion
Bayne
Ree
Simo
Ehouller
Hopewell
Francisco mM. Bojorquez
Palomas Creek
Les Palomas
N. M
Sierra County Officers
Th -d Judicia
F. W. Parker
Lake Valley
Union Bar
L. Tressel
Tom Murphy
Prop
Chas. Nt. Meyers
Little Corner
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