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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1917
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate run by Q. Thompson declares postal status as second class matter and features the motto Our Country Right or Wrong. Stephen Decatur quote appears in the header. The paper is printed in Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico.
The piece argues Liberty Loan Bonds offer liquid, secure investments unlikely to be tied up for long terms. It cites strong legal standing for trusts and insurers, international demand, and that these bonds serve as ready collateral for Federal Reserve loans, with broad market appeal in India, Egypt, Japan, Russia, Weyland, France, Italy, and Austria.
A 1917 analysis notes allied leaders sent to discuss end possibilities and argues against predicting a 1917 conclusion. It questions how wartime incidents could fix a precise end year and reflects on strategic timing amid ongoing combat.
The record notes a hearing and approval before the Honorable Merit C. Mechum, judge, on July 14. Receiver W H Weston signs the document. The filing references an unnamed court and indicates formal approval steps by the judge and receiver.
The Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands in Santa Fe announces a public sale in Hilshop, Sierra County, on August 14, 1917. Several tracts totaling 75.97 to 1,280 acres are offered with various improvements and fencing. minimum bid at $3 per acre. Purchasers must pay 1/20 of price, 4 percent interest on balance, and costs. options exist for deferred payments up to 30 years with 4 percent interest. Continuous legal description and parcel numbers provided.
A York PA man eats a live mouse as an oddity while a St Louis golfer fires his caddy in a tongue in cheek note. Dr Wiley questions American coming and a Chicago man grows a beard at age sixty to parody culture.
The Commissioner of Public Lands announces desert tract sales with contract terms and a 1917 tender date. Bids may be rejected at the sale. possession under sale contracts will be given by October 1, 1917. The notice is signed by Robert Y. Pervien with official seal. First publication June 8, 1917. last publication August 10, 1917.
A metropolitan patron confronts Manager Henderson at the box office demanding an orchestra seat. Henderson cites the reason for refusal as the patron being drunk. The patron retorts that he is indeed drunk and would not attend if not intoxicated.
A Milwaukee doctor, Dr. John B. Worden, advocates a strenuous regimen for infants to toughen them for life. His two daughters Shirley eight and Jane three are cited as proof of success. The article notes the girls play barefoot in cold weather in their cotton garments without loose wrappers, enjoying snowdrifts.
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