STERRA COUNTY ADVOCATE FRIDAY JANUARY 81 1913
Thompson proprietor runs STERRA COUNTY ADVOCATE on a harried Friday issue date shown as January 81 1913 with likely OCR error affecting the paper's masthead and ownership line.
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
3
Thompson proprietor runs STERRA COUNTY ADVOCATE on a harried Friday issue date shown as January 81 1913 with likely OCR error affecting the paper's masthead and ownership line.
A busy social and mining update covers a Feb dance at Slag Aall and a State College social, with visits by Sheppard, Bolander Bros, and Asa Johnson to Lake Valley. Mrs W M Armer and Miss Mary Armer return from Las Cruces to Kingston, while Mrs Gus Salen and E A Salen arrive from Wicks Gulch to take out ore and plan a ship soon. Dolph Reed reports heavy winter snowfall impacting Sierra County and Hillsboro business, with mining figures T J Ross from San Marcial and Roy Kelley accompanying Tom to Placers. Bisbee engineer C L Beckwith inspects Snake mine with Puelpe-Dodge ties, Ranger C M Howells notes two feet of snow on the main range and strong spring grazing outlook across the western slope.
At a regular Percha Lodge No 9 I O O F meeting last Friday evening, officers for the ensuing term were installed. Geo T Meyers N G, M L Kahler V G, Frank D Harris Secretary, W West Treasurer, Frank Hiler P G, Jey Hiler Chaplain, E A Salen Marden, G B Jones Conductor, O Kendall J G, L Lathm O G, C W Mackey R S S, Kier Nano L S S, Wd Pee hason N G, Henry pgeworth L S to N G, f D Ittmann R S to V G, W A Keppard L 3 to V G.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy with a $100 reward for any proven failure to cure. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, promises testimonials, and notes price and availability from F. J. Cherney & Co. Also mentions Hall’s Family Pills. Two Cavalry soldiers were fined $25 for drinking and disorderly conduct and face 28 days in jail if unable to pay.
The article notes a market for broken glass, with ground powder used in various applications and remelted into new glass objects, highlighting the adaptable lifecycle of glass waste and recycling opportunities.
A reflective line notes that few men worry over yesterday's errors unless payment for them remains required today. The terse statement implies ongoing consequence and accountability beyond past actions.
A Montreal Star remark notes a biting contrast with workers as a mosquito asks for payment upfront before completing the task, lampooning tardiness and persistence in a sharp civic quip.
A pithy maxim about facing adversity asserts that one who seeks trouble avoids the wrong path. It emphasizes proactive courage over retreat, suggesting steady resolve yields the right course when challenges arise.
A collage of proverbs and local notices includes a report of a 22 caliber rifle accident. Pedro Padilla, 13, failed to complete a sale with a Chinaman, causing the gun to discharge and fatally injure Pedro Rodriguez, known as Crazy Pete, who lived here about fourteen years. The coroner deems the death accidental.
Local ad notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy is dependable and safe. One Crider Missouri woman credits Chamberlains Tablets with curing five years of sick headache, tying it to a disordered stomach. Also mentions two men arrested for passing forged checks in Roswell and promotes Chamberlains Liniment for paralysis relief and rheumatic pain.
Notice is given that John G Powell and Edward Breell have filed for a United States patent for the Cliff Lode Mining Claim in the Palomas district Sierra County New Mexico Mineral Survey No LATB. The discovery point is 1600 feet north and 50 feet west from a reference, with surface bounds described and field notes filed with the U S Land Office.
The notice lists hunting seasons and bag limits for species such as deer turkey quail and waterfowl. It specifies licenses including general resident and nonresident big game licenses with price details. Restrictions prohibit hunting certain species at specified times and outline possession limits and size rules for trout.
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