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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1899
Page
2
Dated notes from Deming and Sierra County papers recount Hear a rating by W. S. Hopewell of Billieboro, mining mentions from the Cripple Creek district and a Topeka mine display in Denver, along with copper and ore observations. A Tucson hotel anecdote and mining updates from Ash Peak and Lordaborg Liberal wrap the clipping.
Report notes the ambitious Loving scheme to unite a large Texas cattle syndicate has collapsed amid fears of anti trust action. The venture, once touted as an ambitious experiment, faltered as investors hesitated.
A local report mischaracterizes Mr. Loving's cattle scheme as a trust though supporters insist it is an experiment. The piece notes criticism and frames the venture as a capital risk aimed at maturing cattle in Texas, not a trust.
A contested theory links bovine tuberculosis to human consumption through beef. Elmer Rives died in Gilroy California after slaughtering and dissecting cattle deemed tuberculous by county vets. Dr Clark, his physician, alleges the disease spread from the cattle to Rives and Burt Haley, though no prior consumption illness appeared in their families.
E B Warman in the October Ladies' Home Journal urges abundant pure blood and proper habits to stay healthy. He links fresh diet sunlight and exercise to a balanced body and even temperament, claiming it prevents colds. Daily cold water baths and brick walks are advised to stimulate circulation and self confidence.
L. B. Milam a Victoria Land and Cattle Co cowboy was accidentally shot in the thigh while drawing a pistol at a grey wolf near the Mexican line. He crawled to safety through a freezing night, aided by a doctor and hospital care, and is reported to be recovering. Nearby Colfax county unsettled land tax case involves Robert Gingercoll heirs, with Ingersoll and Dorsey linked to historic Star Route trials and cattle ventures.
Me W Hopewell of Billeboro unloads at stockpens urging to keep vitality above the last Monday. Two cars of Devon negative condition and you will shire Durhems from 12 to 18.
Months of age and every one of them were beauties. These bulls were from the Greyson ranch to California and were put for sale, but were taken to the company's ranch in Sierra county.
A Shelby Oklahoma woman named Mrs Luther Lotz credits Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption with curing her seven year battle with illness after two bottles. Trial bottles are offered at Newer Drug Store and the product is guaranteed. The ad promotes Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for female weakness and nervousness, citing Mrs O Painter of New York City as a testimonial.
Notice announces a public auction of the Bank of Commerce lien on the described New Mexico mining and smelting property in Sierra County. If the debt remains unpaid, Special Master will sell at the Sierra County Courthouse on the 1st Saturday of December by highest bid to satisfy the decree including interest and costs.
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