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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
2
The Advocate, Sierra Ue, passes as the official county paper for Biarra. It notes postal transmission details and formats typical of a 1901 issue. The item references publication cadence and post office handling for second class matter in Hittevore.
The author criticizes supporters of the gold standard, accusing Secretary Gage of pushing a plan that would empower banks and money sharks. Citing price records and Roosevelt, the piece argues living costs rose under gold, mocks statehood timing, and notes the mining trusts’ control over lead ore and smelters in the Rocky Mountain region.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female illnesses, touting cures of irregularities, drains, inflammation, and weakness. It claims personal testimonials, praises Dr. Pierce and his Common Sense Medical Adviser, and offers the 108 page book free with stamps and mail order details.
Deming Horal discusses a republican paper condemning trusts tied to mining and gold schemes. He recounts early experiments extracting gold from sea water, noting tiny yields and dubious profitability, and mentions ancient copper sheathing as a possible source of gold traces observed in old ships’ hulls.
An early medicine advertisement claims a product named Kingˈs New Life Bill expels poisons from the bowels gently and easily. It touts relief from constipation biliousness sick headache and liver kidney and bowel troubles, urging readers to use it as a tonic.
A Wisconsin woman, Mee 1 Bo Hante of Lime Ridge, faced a dire stomach illness and jaundice from gall stones. After failing to improve, her doctor prescribed Electric Bitters, which she credited with curing her stomach, liver, and kidney troubles.
A local ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only proven treatment for catarrh with a $100 reward for failure to cure and testimonials. It also mentions Dyspeprin and a 50 cent sale by C. A. Miller, plus Hall's Family Pills, and a note about a $100 reward for Frank White's death from a kunk bite.
Fragmented item references the buying of a region and a death near. It includes a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases, with prices and a claim of universal usefulness. A mystery skeleton is mentioned in a separate line with eerie imagery.
Obscure ad copy promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs and bronchial ailments in children of all ages. Claims non narcotic safety for unprofessional use and universal appeal. Includes faded notes about orange display at a beach view exhibit and a local republican entry.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for poor appetite dullness after meals bad mouth taste torpid liver constipation headaches and bilious feelings. A user from St Paul Minnesota reports it is more effective than anything he has taken and it is sold by all druggists.
The Sierra County Treasurer Joun Plemmons announces sale details for six percent Current Expense Bonds of 1889 totaling 86 000 per certificate and 30 000 total for other bonds. Interest begins January 1. Dated in Hitieture New Mexico with first publication December 4, 1901.
An ad promotes a home cure for drunkenness called the Home Cure, claiming it neutralizes poison from alcohol and erases cravings. It promises a simple tablet available for one dollar, shipped prepaid from Edwin H. Giles & Co in Philadelphia, with doctors available on request and confidential delivery.
Publication notice outlines a land claim under the act, describing location at the corner of Section 2, Township 20, and range with eastward bounds. It lists owners, general description of the parcel, and asserts claim validity with dates and registration by the register as first published December 6, 1901.
An old medical ad promotes a supposed universal cure for catarrh called Swovrlee or Sworian. It alleges powders and inhalers remove cause, relieve discharge, and permanently cure inflammation, promising quick hay fever relief and a guaranteed cure if used as directed. The offer includes a one dollar package sent from Edwin B. Giles & Company in Philadelphia with special service upon request.
Advertisement touts the Cascarets Candy Cathartic trade mark the letter C with a tail on a light blue enameled metal box. Mentions each tablet stamped CCC Never sold in bulk and that the product is carried by all druggists for 10 cents.
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