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Sierra County Advocate in Hillsboro, New Mexico

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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1898

Page

3

Cattle Tax Levy Proposed by New Mexico Territory Board

The cattle sanitary board plans a levy for the 49th fiscal year to fund inspectors and board operations. They report past success in curbing rustling and disease, note current cattle numbers near 800,000, and explain lower shipments due to better finances and war-time bank lending. The meeting in Santa Fe and the expected arrival of member J. A. LaRue are noted.

Santa Fe New Mexican Cattle Sanitary Board of New Mexico Mexico W. H. Jack N. M. Chaflin Las Vegas J. A. LaRue Frederic J. Otero

Goat Hunting in Alaska and Lightning Rods

A fragmentary reminiscence describes a goat hunt near Skaguay with Thomas A. Edison recounting an early adventure and a discussion on lightning rods. Edison notes goats leaping rocks during ascent and the necessity of properly installed lightning rods to protect buildings and ships, citing Harris and Navy experience.

Skaguay J. McKinney Hotel Northern Thay Thomas A. Edison Popular Science News Bar William Snow Harris Harria Erith

Buckskin Gulch and the revival of Buckskin Joe era in Colorado

A reminiscence traces Buckskin Joe in Park County near Alma, once a busy mining camp with tents saloons and armed miners court. Decline gave way to a discovery shift as long-neglected deposits gain value signaling a potential revival in Colorado mining activity per the Denver Mining Industry.

Colorado Park County Alma Buckskin Gulch Denver

Rich Silver and Gold Camps of Sierra County Spotlight

The Black Range and Sierra County mining districts yield vast silver and gold prospects. Key camps include Kingston Hillsboro Hermosa and the Apache Mining District with veins like St Cloud and Ivanhoe. Investors are urged to bring capital to exploit ore near production sites and profit from the belt’s value.

Black Range Kingston Hillsboro Bonanga Mesa del Oro Company Sierra County Hermosa Freerae Hermosa Camp Apache Ofhlovide Byers Run Silver Monument Grafton Ivanhoe

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