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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1902
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate editor laments imperial wars in the Philippines and South Africa, blames gold standard Republicans for copper and lead industry threats, and warns that silver money and anti silver policies undermine democracy and wealth.
Rev. Herbert Bigelow of Vine Street Congregational church in Olioasti discussed life inequalities and government injustice. He contrasted a hardworking laboring family paying taxes on a modest home with a street railroad company profiting heavily while workers bear steep costs.
An OCR fragment touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription claiming it calms fever and sleep, relieves ulcers and weakness, and cures chronic illnesses. The ad cites the book as common sense medical wisdom and notes delivery details and pricing placeholders.
A public note argues for consumer prosperity amid price hikes. It claims eggs have risen by one dollar per case in thirty days, potatoes by a dollar per barrel, and apples by thirty cents per barrel. The text links the egg shortage to a beef rust crisis affecting 185 million eggs.
An Amborat Virginia resident credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with complete relief from long lasting lumbago. A Jamaica West Indies merchant reports two day cure for a child's chest pains and cough after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, claiming it prevented pneumonia. Both notices praise the remedies and say they are sold by all druggists.
Pat Garret has posted a $50,000 bond to remain in custody. If Minnie Stone can provide $70,000, she will be released and transferred to the secure ward awaiting further proceedings.
A dubious advert touts Laxative BromoQuinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee signed by E W Grove. The text also mentions a killed turkey in Mexico carrying a valuable diamond, then shifts to an unclear “turkey trust” reference.
A vintage ad claims the product stops coughs and clears colds in one day. It boasts no doctor required and a price of 25 cents. The text also oddly mentions Teddy with a sharp attack and encourages warming up the monkeys.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The pitch touts F J Cheney and Company of Toledo as trustworthy and capable of meeting all obligations, claiming internal action to reach the blood and mucous surfaces.
The passage touts testimonials offering free 750 per bottle and praises a Draggiate boldness. It references Hall's Fowily Pills as the best and notes a national political boss being conceived, with a muddied impression implied.
A garbled advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases, promising home cures, trial bottles at C C Miller, and a general claim of relief and cure. It also mentions Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets and a national appointment mill due to blow on January 6th.
A letter describes saving a boy who could hardly breathe. The mother bought Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from A E Steere and gave it as directed every ten minutes until the child expelled phlegm. She credits the medicine with saving her son's life. Forsale by all druggists.
The treasurer of Sierra County New Mexico notifies bondholders that current expense bonds of 1889, six percent, dated July 1 1889, and related funding bonds, are payable at the specified national bank. Partial detail shows bond numbers, amounts, and dates with interest due January 1, and Hillsboro Mexico listed as the local authority.
The Sierra County New Mexico treasurer warns holders of Current Expense Funds and Funding Bonds of 1889 to present bonds at Hillshore for payment. Bonds include 2 bonds of 1000 each dated July 1 1889 and other uchi 6 percent and 80 87 bonds dated July 1 1889 totaling 2500 or more. Interest due January 1 per bond. Dated Hillboro November 7.
Notice of publication lists land parcels in Tate Township Lake Valley area. Applicant Whoman bole of Tate seeks marshaling under San Ath act. Describes tract boundaries and lot numbers with dates and publication on December 6 1891.
The Cascarets Candy Cathartic label proclaims C. C. C. on every tablet and warns buyers to accept no substitute. It notes the product is not sold in bulk and advises consulting druggists to avoid counterfeit versions.
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