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Newspaper

Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1901

Page

4

Women Compete with Men in Wheat Field Threshing

In a rural scene near Phonon ville Pennsylvania Mr Weller and several workers observed a contest between women and men at a threshing operation. The women, led by Mrs Weller and others, quickly matched and surpassed the men in speed, sparking remarks on the rapid work rate and extraordinary handling of the threshing machine.

Mev Weller Phononville Wae Hieves Eave Philadelphia Trquinee Mies Lanta Conrad Mire Hallie Sell Mem Alvin D. Welter Miramond Weidewee Mr. Weller Hie Wavern Winie Hamber Joe Mme Mira Nott Mee Welley Conerad Mix Weidner Weller Iyi Wellée

Manuscript Treasure Reported To Be Sent To St Petersburg

A British correspondent notes a vast cache of valuable oriental manuscripts seized during the Mongol conquests and ordered by the government to travel to St Petersburg for study. Experts judge many Greek and Roman texts among the captured works, suggesting a major reversal of history as scholars debate the fate of these manuscripts.

Mukden Mynehutig Eeerer St Petersburg Mary Europe Jonghls Mons File

Misquotes on Happiness and Wealth in Interview

A Lannton paper prints fragments of Mira Nockefeller’s interview about wealth and happiness. The dialogue questions whether money can buy happiness and whether poverty makes people think more deeply, with Nockefeller noting she learned through wealth.

Lannton Mira Nockefeller American Petroleum Wing Jnterviener Rooke

Deep Mystery and Patent Ad Tempts Readers

An old advertisement mix features patent solicitation by Victor J. Evans & Co with free opinions on inventions and a note on patent notices. It also touts Electric Bitters as a cure for backache headaches nervousness and insomnia with a testimonial from Mrs. Forbes Chorley praising restored health after kidney trouble. The ad ends with a drug store price and availability.

Adres Victor J. Evans & CO Evans Building Washington, D. C Forbe Chorley Peterson C. Miller

Oil as fuel for steamer unit shows coal replacement gain

The Stenrabip Cowrie shipped oil from Hornen at the Thames dock to London covering 260 million miles by oil fuel. Substituting coal with oil improved speed and reduced bunkers. six stokers replaced by sixteen, daily oil consumption about 32 tons versus 36 tons coal earlier. Also notes delivery prices in Hong Kong Japan Colombo. Also a mixed ad for Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs with trial bottles at Miller's Drug Store.

Stenrabip Cowrie Hornen Thames Dock Routel Hornec London Sonty Jhillingnam Tan Hong Kong Japan Colombo Koestu

Santa Fe Route Promises Direct Service Through Major Cities

The ad promotes Santa Fe Route trains as the fastest direct line to Kansas City St Louis Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Denver Omaha St Paul and eastern destinations with through sleepers and tourist cars to Denver Kansas City Chicago St Paul and Minneapolis and weekly to St Louis and Boston. Dining not included on all trains but meals available at Harvey Houses. Information available on request.

Kansas City St. Loui Chicago Boston New York Philadelphia Denver Omaha St.Paul St. Paul Misneapolis St. Louis Amuus Santa Fe

Sparrow Death By Own Action At Cherry Valley Pond

A sparrow commits death by its own action at Cherry Valley pond. Two nets were found in the reeds. observers report distress as the bird was submerged and recovered. Hunters describe field experience and note a possible accident during a ducking attempt.

Dome Pond Cherry Valley Hans Boebon Cite

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