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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1891
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate reports on the county printing contract award for two years, figures for a Kingston to Hudson Hot Springs railroad line with 34 miles and yearly receipts, and local figures like Sam Jones and Sigmund Lindauer. It also notes Mrs Capwell’s mining profits and emerging Sierra county industries.
The townsite of New Leadville in Grant county lies across the Kingston range. The 146 acre area is heavily timbered with yellow pine, larch, oak, elm and birch. Mountain streams and grassy parks border the valley between two peaks rising ten to twelve thousand feet. Deposits of lead, silver, copper, gold, zinc and iron exist with several mines located and under development.
The Hillsboro mining district near Animas Peak is presented as a major but underdescribed field. Emphasis on pay veins in the Gsuure and El Oro areas, with extensive development plans, mills, and active claims. Reports of ongoing shafts, leases, and potential for rapid expansion. notes on climate, labor costs, and transport to smelters.
Editorial notes politicians show interest in Harrison possibly declining his party’s nomination next year if Congress passes a free coinage bill. It suggests he will veto it and seek party harmony, aiming to avoid harming GOP support. Also mentioned are gun carriage contracts, pork import talks with Germany and France, and Canadian confidences. Scott & Williams report 300 head of young steers on the east slope, with winter mortality risk. Syrup of Figs is praised as a valued laxative improving health.
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