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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
3
Fragments show the period terms and pricing for subscriptions or distribution on a Friday in February 1802. The readable items reference one year and three months terms plus single-copy notes and peers. Names and places are sparse, but the item hints at catalog or notice style in a historical newspaper.
Local notes report a midweek blizzard striking the region with snow on the Black Range. Reports include residents traveling from Las Cruces and Palomas, mining activity at Amego and Lookout, and several community events from lectures to goat ranching. Dr D A White of Kingston died in Bisbee after pneumonia, with a long obituary noting his family and community ties.
Several Colorado capitalists and mining men are expected there in a few days. They have secured an option on D. 8. Miller's claim, together with property belonging to Wm. Keil and James Jobe. It is their intention to put in hoisting.
Kingston dispatch reports Barnes from North Ranch noting fine cattle. Ila mining group overseeing Carpenter District assessments and interests. J M Caine runs miners kindergarten at Brush Heap ore house teaching ore sorting and ore dressing techniques. Frank Campbell heads to Aprons for P M & M Co. Wm Borland and cousin visit. Mrs Parker called to attend Mrs Robinson. Mrs Robinson improving. Lodge night for Masons reported with bright moon. Several visitors listed from An drews Santa Fe Hillsboro Tierra Blanca.
In Cuchillo, pupils from the local school presented a bilingual program featuring Spanish and English speaking, debating, flag dedication, and acting. Notable performers included Don Cria pio Aragon and Jose C Chavez’s son, with praise for Francisco Apodaca’s and Felis Sanphez’s children. The event, led by Francisco Lona y Gorein, showcased strong educational progress and civic pride as the night closed with a decorative display of flags and a lively concluding program.
An old advert claims Cheatham’s Laxative Cablera cures colds fast, warns coughs can bring serious or fatal illnesses, and markets Sim- as a guaranteed remedy priced at 25 cents, urging immediate use.
Notice of Patent application for the Iron at Lode mine in the Limestone Mining District Siena County New Mexico. Names mentioned include Thais Seales John Beales Thomas Seale and Bonen ao, with detailed survey points and corner markers. Public notice warns all claimants that their rights must be filed within the legal period or be barred by law.
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