16 Feb 1917
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
1
A listing notes a workspace location on Main Street, described as the first door east of the R C Church. The brief item marks a fitting landmark for visitors seeking the office in a quiet downtown block.
A compact verse urging acceptance of life’s brisk pace. The speaker, Charlotte Banker, reflects on not dwelling on slights or threats and choosing cheer over dull cares. It notes misprints like tumor and deer deny as hints of imperfect transmission, ending with a call to make odds meet with mirth.
The piece argues New Mexico relies on imports for food and goods and urges self sufficiency. It cites 1916 import values for dairy and poultry products, cattle and sheep being sent out, and lists crops and feeds that could be produced locally, warning that self sufficiency will require effort.
Modern artillery practice is described with gunners aiming by spirit level sights and clinometer elevation. A battery commander at the observing station relays elevation through telephone or signals to the gunners. He uses a director to measure angle to target and a range finder telescope to determine distance. When two images align, range is read, allowing calculation of target distance and gun elevation for firing.
A Deming Graphic excerpt quotes A M Dove urging enterprise and concerted action by bankers, businessmen, farmers, and stockmen. He calls for constructive legislation to spur industry and transportation. The piece questions New Mexico feed stocks and prospects.
Two workers discuss the war in a humorously circular exchange. One notes the Germans are taking thousands of Russian prisoners and the Russians are taking thousands of German prisoners. They joke that if the pattern continues all Russians will be in Germany and all Germans in Russia, then they would fight to return home.
A late reference notes Methuselah never heard of germs yet lived longer than others. The remark playfully contrasts ancient ignorance of microbes with a boast of extraordinary lifespan.
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