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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate published by W.20. Thompson notes its post office entry in Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the US Mails as second class matter.
Impeccably neutral local newspaper serving Sierra County New Mexico with early 20th century civic news and community notices reflecting regional life and priorities of December 1916.
In blunt terms the piece denounces the Monroe doctrine as a failed shield when uprisings in South American republics or Mexico threaten American lives and property. It recalls 1840s clashes at the Rio Grande and argues Congress once declared war by doing so.
The piece argues the high cost of living stems from graft and policy actions amid wartime shortages. It cites euro price increases, wrapping paper import costs, and proposals for an American food embargo. It notes Thanksgiving turkey prices and widespread discontent threatening a national issue.
Santa Fe New Mexico reports the complete official returns of the recent election released by the Secretary of State. The State Canvassing Board confirms the final tallies and certifies the results across districts and offices.
A partial historical tally lists presidential electors by name and party with vote counts for several states. It includes margins for Lucero, as well as figures for governors and other officials, ending with broader national totals and notes on census conventions.
The text notes that during the capture of Chihuahua Pancho Villa took multiple railroad trains of captured plunder including artillery small arms ammunition and conscripts among the people. It questions the purpose of American soldiers being in Mexico.
The Nation's Population report from Washington D C December 1 lists population estimates for January 1 1917. Based on 1900 and 1910 censuses calculations by the Bureau of Census the figures show Continental United States totals and state results.
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