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Newspaper

Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1899

Page

2

Birds and millinery trade spark debate in New Mexico paper

An editorial plea condemns slaughter of songbirds for millinery. It warns millions are killed yearly to feed demand, harming crops and ecosystems. It urges action by women and readers while noting local news from Socorro and a mining accident in the Confi dence mine with injury to Thomas Graham.

Handred Bays Socorro Thomas Graham Confidence Mine Fields Gratin Ie Warsaw Bert Ami Manny Auave Astor Truex wanLen

Clifton saloon gambling arrest ends in Deming

Baye the Lordeburg Liberal reports a Mexican monte dealer in Clifton saloon found with counterfeit money in a game. Hardin investigated and arrested Ryan who claimed ignorance. U.S. Commissioner Marshall in Deming deemed gambling not passing and purged in.

Marshal Foraker Toonday Ryan Deming U.S Marshall Ndee

Sanitary Board Meeting Forms Western Livestock Speculation

A Kansas City gathering Friday evening united representatives from Missouri Ravens Colorado Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico to form a Western livestock sanitary speculation group. The conference aimed to coordinate efforts under leading boards and the committee issued a call for coordinated action.

Western Kansas City Sanitary Boarde Missouri Ravens Colorado Oklahoma Indian Territory Texas New Mexico Pierert

Sanitary Board Names Arizona Representatives

A regional sanitation association forms to address border and sanitary questions near the Mississippi region. Governor Murphy did not appoint delegates. nominees include N Norton Barton Mosman Cole Cameron and S P Behan, with two veterans on the board previously serving in Arizona.

Murphy Sanitary Board of Arizona N. Norton Barton Mosman Cole Cameron P. Behan Jnet

Gold mining as a legitimate business and investment

The article argues mining profits come from skilled management, capital, and proper development rather than chance. It compares early prospecting with professional operation, asserts mining can yield steady dividends like manufacturing, and rejects lottery as a safe investment when well managed. It notes the tariff’s steady profile and the shift from speculative to practical enterprise.

Noviers Estefal Dianer Bonds Mort Woinat

Census Investigation of Irrigation Plan Introduced

A division of agriculture within the Twelfth Census announces a special effort to collect and tabulate irrigation data in arid regions. A preliminary schedule will be mailed to obtain information from households and individuals on a designated date, marking an essential step in the census process.

Division of Agriculture United States Alvertio Hilla New Masten Meta

Arizona News Items Mixed In Tumultuous Dispatch

A varied Arizona roundup notes John de Ingalls of Kanans visiting Tocwon for health, Peter Forbach from Pinal county dies at Dos Grande, a Mexican arrested at Gila Bend on a charge, and local railroad fan probability in Tocson area. Also mentions Odd Fellows planning a three story project, a fatal accident near Chatlea Younes, and other scattered notes from Prescott to Riverside with minor local obits and business updates.

Willia de Lante Wan Santa Rita Tacson Star Mammoth Riverside Gila Bend Southern Pacific J Ji Potonny Saterford Mr Glucky Danaan

Special Master Appointment in New Mexico Foreclosure Proceeding

A Texas based assayer and agent listed as Special Master is appointed in a Beyasin district court matter in New Mexico. The order directs the sale of property located in the Northwest Quarter and surrounding parcels to satisfy unpaid debts, with a deadline for payment and preservation of encumbrances.

Beyasin Mey Cateerer Baillet Ami Nantoenat West New Mexico Viny Serra

San Carlos Corporal Shot in Quarrel Over Shoes

Corpral Bird fired twice at Private Barrett during a dispute over shoes. He narrowly missed Trumpeter Brennen and was placed in the guardhouse following the incident.

San Carlos Bird Barrett Brennen

Irrigation Ditch Schedules and Water Supply Inquiry

A preliminary schedule requests names of principal canals and ditches along the stream with left and right bank listings. It seeks contacts for individuals who can provide detailed information, notes census and state geologic surveys, and mentions ongoing irrigation inquiries by state departments.

Joba Eleo Jeourke Eoum Erdiore

Property Deed Dispute In Lordsburg Over Advance Payment

The Lordsburg Liberal notes a deed transfer to a Chinese worker in Tom Tong's restaurant. A $500 advance is said paid with balance due January 1. Figures vary from $1,000 to twelve hundred dollars, with Col. Lonie Lon negotiating.

Lordsburg Matt Dimtobinn Ian Tom Tong Restaariat Dutton Col Lonie Lon Bivin Dellara

Woman Overcomes Consumption After Drinking Remedy

Mrs Rother Lutz credits Dr Keog's New Discovery for Conumtion relief after a seven year cough, sleepless nights, and worsening health. Trial bottles promised by W. O Hunnick & On of Shelby, N. C with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, guaranteed to aid.

Indy Keog Conrumytion Mra Rother Lutz Thos W. O Hunnick & On Shelby N. O

Favorite Prescription and its claimed cure for women

Reader letter exposes bold claims about a medicine called Favorite Prescription. It challenges alleged endorsements by many women and warns against fraudulent profiteers selling the remedy.

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