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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate announces imprint details and ownership with proprietor W. O. Thompson. It notes post office mailing at Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico and aims to serve Sierra County and the state with impartial coverage. Charles F E Nugues is listed for presidential reference.
A military writer hails the French 75 gun as the most perfect engine of human slaughter with rapid fire, perfected recoil, and a secret fuse-setting device. The piece notes 40 shells per minute, buffer recoil, automatic reset, and concealed fuse mechanisms, likening its speed to a machine gun in action.
Hillsboro residents report visitors from Hot Springs and Kingston including Mrs Harry Benson and the Sheppard family. Asa Joboson describes heavy rains and a thriving grass crop from his Donongon ranch on the upper Animas. Mia Whit ham and daughters arrive from Denver visiting Kingston friends. Joan Dye and Eva Upehureh wed in Silver City, plan to reside in Hillsboro. Wm Whitmer dies at Hermosa home, stomach trouble cited. funeral conducted by Col Hopewell. Dr Lathan finds likely ancient Spanish mine southeast of town. Luche to clear and explore it.
The text notes the recoil is controllable enough to place a coin or glass on the wheel while in action, and claims the 75 Artillery endures much more wear than typical guns. After firing up to 30,000 shells it remains capable, with reports of 75s firing 1,600 rounds in a single day during wartime.
Advertises subscription option to include four standard magazines Home Life Household Farm Life and Women's World for one year each, at an additional 18 cents.
The Village of Hot Springs Sierra County New Mexico adopts Ordinance No 1 establishing the village name and governs publication, enforcement and amendment of ordinances. It also defines the village seal and affixing standards and records date June 7 1916 with signatures of Mayor W Adams and Clerk Amado Gonzales.
An advertisement promotes a year long subscription deal offering Home Life Farm Life Household Woman's World The Advocate and four other magazines for only $1.18 total. The copy emphasizes value and extended pleasure with minimal cost.
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