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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
2
The issue notes the Sierra County Advocate as the official Pierre County paper with print details for a three month, one month, and subscription rates. It includes a fragmentary editorial section referencing New Mexico statehood, coal and oil topics, a remark about Mr. Alexander, and commentary on the Boer War and Philippine conflict context.
Directors and incorporators of the Santa Fe Albuquerque & Pojoiric railroad held a meeting at Santa Fe this week and created the following officers: W L Aucrowe president W B Uppewell vice president J T McLauglin treasurer J B Paint secretary.
A proposed tax postponement law tied to coal oil inspection would divert revenue to deaf and dumb and insane asylums, while critics argue it shifts costs to consumers and favors certain interests. Supporters urge funds to support public schools and territorial institutions amid calls for reform.
The article rebuts claims McKinley won a clear majority, noting historical elections show narrow margins and large defeats for various candidates. It lists several past tallies from Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, Lincoln, McClellan, Grant, Seymour, Greeley, and Hayes-Tilden, arguing the Democratic party will persist as a party of the people.
A report based on a survey by Mr. Charles D. Watcott shows the rise of U S mineral production from 369 319 000 in 1880 to 976 800 046 in 1889 with a dramatic jump in 1890. It lists metallic and non metallic components and key metals including gold silver copper lead zinc quicksilver aluminum antimony nickel platinum and more.
An advertisement promises one hundred dollars for any catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. It includes testimonials from druggists in Toledo confirming the cure and promotes Dr Pierce's remedies for stomach and digestion disorders with various personal health anecdotes.
Notice that Will M. Robins Pax Col lector of Sierra County New Mexico will apply to the District Court on February 1901 for judgments against lands real estate and personal property listed as delinquent. After judgment and posted notice a public auction will be held to sell to satisfy taxes penalties and costs. The list includes names and items such as Landham Latham J H and others with cattle and horses. local sale at Hillaboro.
Julius Wild, as co owner with Theodore Wild of a mining claim in Sierra County, asks ageed co owner Julia WIL to contribute 100 dollars plus 0.66 for labor and improvements completed under the Revised Statutes. The notice, dated October 4, 1909, requires payment within ninety days after publication in the nearest newspaper.
Public notice from the Interior Department Land Office, Crum NM, cites a settler filing for lands in Township 2, Section 19, to prove up a homestead claim. Names listed include Agapha Tarews of Garfield NM and Gabriel Chaves of Hillier NM, with publication date December 7, 1090 and a hearing set before the probate clerk on January 2, 1910.
Fragmentary ad for the Ogden Assay Co describing bullion prices and sample handling. Includes garbled text about locations, fees, and body markings.
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