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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is a Hillsboro New Mexico newspaper carried by the post for transmission. This item records the proprietor W. Thompson and notes the paper’s postal handling and a second clinic matter mentioned in the snippet.
The 1909 territorial news notes statehood remains unresolved as the territorial legislature prepares to meet. President Roosevelt is recorded landing Ben Tillman in his Ananies club, while the territorial educational association plans a January meeting at Kenwell amid colorful party skirmishes and factional chatter about Pillman and Fornkodingdoning.
The coming legislature faces a popular local option issue. A suggested measure would set a $500 annual liquor license for all towns with more than 1,000 inhabitants, a proposal aimed at standardizing licensing across the territory.
Last Tuesday coast towns in Washington state faced a strong quake with tremors lasting fifteen to thirty seconds. Port Townsend Seattle Bellingham Tacoma showed visible disturbance and property damage across several localities.
An editor at the Santa Fe New Mexican suffered a fractured jaw following a lively exchange during a discussion. The incident reflects tension between readers and staff, highlighting how strong reactions can lead to unexpected physical outcomes.
In Washington sources state the Mescalero Indian Reservation in Otoro and Lincoln counties will be abolished and transferred to the Forest Service. Fewer than 409 Indians remain of a once feared tribe that spread terror across the Southwest thirty years ago.
New Mexico logged 45 million dollars in agricultural goods and 6.5 million in minerals, with lumber at 2 million and wool products at 3 million. Sheep numbered 4.5 million and cattle 750 thousand. Forest reserves spanned 7 million acres. 3 thousand miles of railroad operated. 131 newspapers and 71 banks served the territory. Gold output reached 3 million dollars, silver 500 thousand ounces, copper 1 billion pounds teased, and texd 4 million pounds. population estimated at 360 thousand.
The fragment extols Aleaka ce as possessing greater gold reserves than California Australia or South Africa and richer copper than twenty Buttes. It claims hard coal surpasses Pennsylvania and tin exceeds Wales. It envisions vast hay lands nourishing cattle across Kansas Oklahoma and Texas and wild fertile valleys awaiting exploitation by millions of Americans.
The fur output in Alaska runs into millions yearly, but it is eclipsed by the gold brought by fast passenger steamers. Small echooners stopping at camps bring furs ivory and fish, yet these cargoes are nearly forgotten in the annual tribute Alaska pays to the United States for the privilege of existence.
Kingston editorials recount a quiet election week and discuss local governance under territorial rule. The column notes tax concerns, proposed bonds, and skepticism about finances while linking regional outlook to mining legends, Prohibition era forecasts, and community events.
A fragmented missive from Kansas City at 2119 Holly Street claims wrumple and Hante Lightwing O:f relieve headaches and coughs. The writer says the medicine stops headaches and fevers, urging readers to visit the post office ding store for sale.
H A Wolford reports all owners must contribute their shares of assessment work on the Grand View Mine in Carpenter Mining District Grant County New Mexico. J A Wolford and Mitchel Gray own interests. notices specify required payment by all coowners to preserve claims or face transfer. Published January 8 1900 with multiple public notices and due dates for 1909 and 1908 assessments.
James Drummond arrived from Kingston yesterday. Mier Pattie Beals from Kingaroo school attended the teachers exam. H Meyers and George Mevery left for Rodey and El Paso, with a plan to reach San Antonio. Mr and Mrs Geo T Miller visited Las Cruces yesterday and Mr and Mrs F Keller visited Wicks camp on Sunday. Mrs W S Actes of Kingston passed through Monday on her way east.
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