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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1911
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate at Hillation New Mexico announces postal transmission authority and official power of Sierra County papers. Friday January 27, 1919.
Sierra County ballots show a strong anti constitution result with 148 overall majority against. Precincts Lake Willey Hillsboro Kingston Las Palomas Monticello Hermosa Engle Derry Arrey Faulkner contribute mixed totals while several precincts like Butte Tierra Blanca Chloride Fairview and others are missing from figures. Final majority against the constitution appears around 160 as reports note Fairview may have voted for.
The text argues that the United States must expand and modernize military education to produce capable officers. It notes lessons from Cuba and the Santiago campaign, criticizing past disorganization and praising the need for strategic leaders. It emphasizes rapid, decisive reforms and better training for sudden conflicts.
The article discusses entry to civil service positions in the Philippines, detailing eligibility, examinations, and staffing for various departments. It notes salaries, promotional paths, and the expectation of qualifications and preparation for government roles.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a legal dispute involving a boy and a woman, with discussion of payment and a contention towne. The defendant claims lack of awareness of ex frtonae. the dialogue touches on danger, responsibility, and weekly payments of Bicenta, amid a murky court scene.
A humorous exchange about voting and honesty recounted by Henry Clay and an old Kentucky mountaineer. The mountaineer jokes that he voted for Clay before but will test him again, comparing trust to firing a gun and retrying.
An ad lists Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a remedy for various coughs, claiming broad effectiveness and availability through post office drag, store, and general outlets. It references the remedy’s supposed safety for the throat and chest.
Unclear text fragment mentions Seine and Bowes Witt ceds oi Cyd Stare among scattered terms. Readable names and concrete facts are extremely limited. No coherent event or individuals can be established from the readable portion.
William G. Kendall Sheriff of Sierra County New Mexico announces a public sale to satisfy a judgment from the Seventh District Court Las Animas Mining District Sierra County New Mexico against Ira Cain. The sale covers mining claims and equipment including The Scandia Unicorn and Gold Star Mines in the Las Animas District and related gear, with the property described as to location, improvements, and mining assets. The sale takes place at the property near Hillsboro in the Las Palomas area on the specified date in 1911, with bidding to begin at ten o'clock in the forenoon.
Fragmented text appears to mix legal and local notice language with names and places. The readable parts reference a court, specific individuals, and municipalities, but key details are garbled or missing. The item seems to summarize a court action or public notice with uncertain identities and dates.
Notice for a land claim with dates in April and November. Mentions Andrew Kelley, Monroe Pig, Charles H. Cartas and O. Miller as witnesses or participants. Proceedings relate to land titled before a local authority in New Mexico and Westy NY district.
William Kendall, peer of the County of the Territory of New Mexico, Watford, Tillsvor, is listed as attorney for the plaintiff. First publication dates to November 25, 1919, with the notice appearing in the local paper.
Defendants Marguerite McCanlay and Dugield Stanley are named in a court filing. The document notes a contested matter regarding bonds and marriage status, with the husband Dugield Stanley listed as a party. The exact court and filing details are unclear due to damaged text.
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