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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1897
Page
2
The fragmented OCR mentions a county advocate tied to an OTF cease action and a free coin offer, with unclear dates or names. Readable phrases suggest a legal or regulatory halt affecting Sidra County, but details remain uncertain.
Contested tax policy and penalties dominate a lengthy discussion referencing the Barth company and proposed ditch projects. The piece covers legal arguments about remitting taxes, statehood finances, and criticism of territorial leadership, interwoven with broader geopolitical commentary and reportage on public opinion.
A fragmentary clipping critiques sensational yellow journalism and its brutal tone, noting how vivid depictions in the Boston Globe or Republic attract notoriety. The text mocks lurid extents used to seize reader attention and warns against sensationalism.
An excerpt discusses crime, public fascination with violent acts, and social reactions. It condemns sensationalized notoriety, naming Mrs Nack as a moral pariah and her accomplice, while noting how media figures like Pulitzer influence attention given to such acts. Strong entities include Hy and Pulitzer.
A trend toward fewer attendants in autumn weddings emerges as brides opt for a single maid of honor rather than a slate of bridemaids. The chosen attendant is a trusted friend of both bride and fiancé, easing selection and preserving occasion simplicity. The bride’s ivory satin gown will feature old lace, with a veil adorned by tule and orange blossom accents.
Randaburg Cal December 12 1907. William C Lewis writes of trying to reach Hillsboro then Pantomint County to find work in ore development. He describes poor mining prospects in California and Arizona, delays, sickness, and jealousy about claims. He notes Hilly Kenny’s $60,000 Dawson City withdrawal and Alaska fever among miners. He hopes to go but cannot.
A verified find at an old shaft near Sante Rita shows a vein one to two feet wide in granite and porphyry quartz, with four feet of water and a sample yielding free gold. The 15 foot shaft was sunk about 15 years ago by War Bayes, now a reliable witness to the vein’s richness. The report notes a robust bonanza appearance and urges further assessment by competent miners.
An old newspaper fragment advertises Dr King s New Discovery free trials for coughs and colds at LE Nowers drug store and lists an official directory with federal and land office names, court dates and regional officials amid garbled OCR. The piece blends medical promo with government titles and dates.
Ko of LH SIRINGA LODGE NO 6 at Castle Hall invites visiting Eightroordinlly, address details unreadable, to attend at a specified hour every Tieaay. Names MAX LE KAHLER, COLLARD, and KINGSTON lodge officers listed. secretary listed as YHOs MURPHY with attendance requests for visiting brethren.
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