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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
2
A partial OCR item notes the Sierra County audience or officials related to a transmission route and a person described as second chief official, with scattered dates and place names including New Merion and Nitto Kierrain, lacking full context. The readable fragment references a six month period and a fentyped event.
The piece voices division over statehood and tax policy with criticism of delegates Rodey and Trodey, accusing Republicans of politicizing finance while urging honest taxation. It questions governance and the risk of a powerful territorial administration shaping statehood outcomes.
An ad touts Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach and digestion issues without narcotics. It claims nutrition from food is fully absorbed, strengthens the body, and contrasts with alcohol or drugs. Also mentions Dr. Pierce's Mild Pellets for bowel regulation.
A fragment notes a turn in the sugar beet industry, mentioning an ongoing engagement or reveal and possible reactions within the sector. The unreadable text limits specifics.
The report describes Fairview residents debating and casting a peace vote following a stressful cattle related crisis. A parade of figures including Allen Brainy and Tom Bewley appear in a prolonged session concerning local endeavors and the future of a power project. The narrative notes water level threats and a long journey to secure auditable machinery amid crowd attention.
A historical critique by former U S president Benjamin Harrison denounces a tariff policy as a stark departure from principle. He argues the Sugar Trust manipulated policy to block free Porto Rican entry, destroying trade with Spain and hurting constitutional openness. The issue is framed as a partisan indictment, echoed by Republicans loyal to the Constitution.
A miner’s tale details salting and mine valuation in a Texan oil boom town. Land around soars to two hundred dollars as a farmer cashes eighteen thousand dollars after discovering oil in a land rush sparked by a sensational myth about kerosene and wine.
A fragment notes a law against fraudulent mining representations. It cites section 220 and imposes penalties including up to $1,000 fine or up to ninety days in county jail, with possible imprisonment or improvements in the district. The wording is garbled but describes offense of misrepresenting ore quality to affect sales or price.
A fragmentary report notes iron found in a foundation of an Egyptian pyramid dating well before the Christian era. It mentions ancient iron production, from wrought iron to pig iron, and the late discovery of cast iron, reflecting long evolving knowledge across Asia and Africa.
Fragmentary text discusses Porto Rico tariff policy and a forthcoming proclamation by President McKinley. It claims free trade with the United States will be established while criticizing constitutional limits on taxation and noting a tax burden on Porto Ricans. The passage references the St. Louis Republic and a $500,000 cost or value in a disputed claim.
An affidavit from Frank J. Ciexky senior partner of Pod Cimsey Co of Toledo states a vow to pay one thousand dollars for each incurable case of catarrh with a medical oath. The notice promotes Joe Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and claims testimonials are free with sales via Crxey & Co Toledo and Hall's Family Ville.
Ocean Grove in Hillsboro New Mexico touted by business men travelers miners and cattlemen as a popular stopping place. Beet meals and lodging available around the clock with Mrs J W Orchard as proprietress.
The text traces early cast iron mentions in Lille, noting the shift from pig to cast iron for molding, cannon and ball production with gypsum molds, water power easing bellows work, and the spread to pipes in 1706 Ver enillen. Darby’s box casting, Conibrookdale foundry in 1709, and a 1780 cast iron bridge mark key milestones while malleable iron origins and 1704 English imports of German origin are noted.
Rediscovered claim of a medicine named Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. It alleges cures for severe bronchial and lung ailments including hemorrhage pleurisy bronchitis asthma croup hay fever and pneumonia. Sold by GC Miller with bottle sizes and pricing.
A faded report notes Sonny Banem in a Beene shirtwaist walking on a treete day. The piece debates gender norms and the shirtwaist’s origins while hinting at a Chicago teacher’s theory and public reaction with skeptical tone.
Fragmentary ad claims Bucklon's Aruics can vanish sores blotches boils boils and itching. It touts relief from fever, ulcers, piles and hemorrhoids with a money back guarantee and a price of 250 at a military drug store.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions monetary amounts such as 36,000 and 107.08, references to Sherry and Sierra County, and names like Protaie Uferk and Zonvane W. U. The text appears to be a scattered legal or financial notice with uncertain context and several garbled phrases.
Public notice of a 1901 mineral claim by Ann Cried and The Keystone Group in Sierra County New Mexico. It details the Great South West Mining Claim and Keystone Mining Claim along vein measurements, boundaries, and survey markers, with references to Mineral Survey No 16 and official recording details.
A long advertisement touts a cure for catarrh claiming a single dose or treatment permanently cures catarrh by removing discharge and inflamed membranes. It promises a guaranteed, quick remedy with a “wonderful remedly” and urges readers to order for one dollar plus prepaid postage from Edwin Br. Giles & Company Philadelphia.
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