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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
1
A notice states that attorneys will be present at the Supreme Courts in Albuquerque and various counties including Bernalillo Valencia Socorro and Sierra counties to conduct proceedings in a deal involving gold silver and copper mining proportions in New Mexico.
A historic note reports that the Prussian building code requires warmed labor huts when temperature drops below threshold from November 1 to April 1. The measure ties warmth to cold spells and outlines minimum comfort for workers.
In a domestic economy lesson the Northern Christian Advocate notes little Emily suggested the best way to keep milk from souring is to leave it in the cow. The humorous remark reflects a simple rural wisdom captured by a young student.
A quoted quip defines a woman of narrow culture as capable of betraying a narrow mind through talk. The saying describes a mind bounded by servants children ailments and clothes framing a critique attributed to Burton Kingsland in a moralizing social remark.
The London Spectator notes Andrew Lang’s chronic poor health and frequent fatigue. It says most of his work was done when tired and sick, making his crankiness understandable and forgivable.
A reflection on moral motivation quoting H W Beecher that true goodness should be performed for its own sake not for personal happiness or reward. The passage argues virtue is intrinsic, not a means to joy or benefit.
A humorous exchange quotes a city man asking about local investment and a native replying that land values have dropped from $3 to $2 an acre since his father bought it 30 years ago, suggesting renewed opportunity.
Technical Jax poses a question about the difference between a kleptomaniac and a garden variety robber. Jax answers that the distinction lies in the price of their lawyers, reflecting a witty, legal-tinged exchange.
A frog aged a century has been presented to the New York aquarium and is expected to remain there until it croaks.
Swiss traveler Herm Stoll undertook explorations in Iceland during 1910 and 1911, covering over five thousand kilometers. The narrative notes the journey spanned two years and emphasizes a prudent personal rule about avoiding mental hurt or offense in life and judgment.
A Baltimore Sun snippet extols a Maryland baked peach, claiming its flavor moves diners to mythic heights. The playful praise likens the dish to tempting gods, as if even deities would bow for a second helping.
A mining veteran recalls the eastern slope heat mineral belt from Farview to Hillsboro New Mexico. He notes the Bridal Chamber at Lake Valley once yielded silver tipped ore and estimates ten billion in output before 1890. Post 1893 silver gold prospects faltered due to eastern ownership and changing fortunes.
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