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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate reports it is entered at the Port for transmission as second class matter through the Majia post, identifying itself as the official paper for Vanity and for Thompson, Pre.
A fragment from Frigay 1903 discusses copper and mining, contrasting theories with practical judgment. It notes Mexico's mining progress over the past fifteen years and hints at economic shifts affecting investors in distant regions.
Governor Otero’s annual report shows county populations with Bernalillo 25 500 Dona Ana 13 000 San Miguel 25 500 Santa Fe 18 000 and Rio Arriba 16 500. Principal cities and suburbs list Albuquerque 15 000 Santa Fe 8 700 Roswell 4 200 Gallup 3 200 Las Cruces 3 000 and more. Immigrant and native groups predominate with both nationalities balanced in many areas.
The text argues that Mexico grants mineral rights strictly within a prospector's claim lines, prohibiting extralateral rights and escalating disputes. It notes simpler tax gains under Mexican rule, with a royalty on all ores produced deducted from mint bullion and no complex tax schemes or boards for reductions.
A new tobacco industry is developing in the Rio Grande valley with experiments yielding satisfactory results. A comprehensive exhibit at the territorial fair showcased New Mexico tobacco products and the plantings plan for a fifty acre patch next year. The quality is said to compare favorably with the world’s best tobacco, even Turkish.
In the Arizona hills Bill Jackson confronted a horse thief over a prized steed. A Winchester shot grazed Bills saddle as they clashed, the thief ducked behind a tree and fled. Bill recovered the horse and left the thief to his fate with a garbled, blunt justice.
A college education builds body and mind for life work, shaping character, taste, and manners. It equips women to meet future challenges with confidence, develop self knowledge, and pursue a purposeful life in a broader, aided college environment.
A brief article urges prudent and careful boys to act with caution during the current season, emphasizing timely choices and sensible behavior. It notes guidance appropriate to the period and calls for thoughtful conduct.
An old advertisement urges readers to use a home remedy credited with warding off colds by continuing use, especially at first signs. It warns against giving it to children due to harmful substances while praising its popularity for adults.
Parents can prevent croup in young children by treating the first hoarseness with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as soon as symptoms begin. The remedy, used by thousands of mothers, is said to dispel the cough and prevent danger. Available at druggists.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Care as an internal remedy for catarrh, claiming local applications fail to reach the disease. It describes a two product combination, Hall's Catarrh Care and another heart cleansing preparation, as a long standing prescription with testimonials offered.
Legal notice notices the will and testament of Mary A Jornal to be probated in Sierra County New Mexico. The date Jan 10 at 10 o clock is the fixed time for probate with witness and probate clerk signatures recorded. Public notice is given to all paction interested and to Mary A Robinson deceased’s heirs.
Notice for publication of land claim under the act of June 7 1807 in New Mexico. Describes NEY of the N44 of Section 10 Township 6 South Range 6 West. Names witnesses Jou Morin Carbajal Arrey NM Encining Garfield NM Girijalba Arrey NM. Publication date and hearing details listed.
A notice filed in the public land records concerns a protest against a patent or land grant. The document references the General Land Office and a commissioner, with a forty day or thirty day measurement period and details about contested agricultural claims. The notice is a formal public record of action and possible rejection of patent rights.
Notice lists applicants from Hillsboro and Ullsbe seeking lands with claims under Native affiliations. Provisions require proof before Clerk in Hillsboro on a stated date. witnesses may offer evidence if the claim is opposed. Register Frenchas G Annes publishes this first notice.
Public notice states the undersigned has completed the lien and the one hundred dollar investment in the Grey Hater Mining District within the Sieeta Territory Newwhout LE. It names Verena Mod Mrvot and Clarke as executors and lists the claimant entities. The document indicates legal steps for settlement and publication requirements.
Notice announces publication of a notice for a property auction in the Nevada area. It lists a parcel described as Northentquarten of the Nevtheweet quarter of Auction 4, Pawnship 1 Sail, range 7 West, Mexico Universal Storiium. Protests or complaints must be filed within days from the date, with a first publication dated October 14, 1902.
A garbled roster lists state court positions and officials in New Mexico including secretary of state, treasurer, auditor, attorney general, and public instruction, with names and counties mentioned in a fragmented Supreme Court context.
Fragmentary OCR describes land receiver matters near the A W Th Clayton area including Mescalora, Carrot, and Santa Fe supervision. Mentions Superintendent and attorney roles, with references to Ab bott and Altegas authorities in the northern region.
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