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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1897
Page
2
The fragment references Sietra County Advocate and a 1807 postal entry in Hillsboro fierre County. It mentions Free Coinage of Silver one to one and a mint matter tied to the United States.
The piece outlines Pullman family disputes over a will and life interest in a Michigan estate, detailing daughter and son shares, trustees, and potential funding for a Pullman manual training school. It also covers a mining expert's remarks on New Mexico prospects and a local banking figure's return to Santa Fe.
A dramatic incident near Demian reports a Western Union style hold up of a westbound Southern Pacific passenger train nine miles west of Demian. Gunfire dies with a robber killed by Jennings. others rob the train crew and guard car as authorities note minimal details and possible suspects. The report also notes a smallpox outbreak in nearby San Mateo with several fatalities and ongoing cases, while local residents receive care and guards increase due to threats.
An old health ad offers a free trial bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs with colds. It claims doctors use it, guarantees results, and lists a drugstore location for pickup. Also includes an official directory section with names and positions.
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