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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1887
Page
4
On a cold fall day a packet stops at a river town. A gaunt old man greets Lommel Johnson a young hopeful, jokes about his calling and rent, then laments the minister’s stuttering. The scene ends with the young candidate retreating to his stateroom.
Fragmentary OCR notes a supposed translation of Pontius Pilate’s sentence against Jesus of Nazareth. The document allegedly dates to Tiberius era Jerusalem and recounts the crucifixion and charges, with later mentions of collectors, dealers, and a Chattanooga sale of land.
The article recounts Montana during the Civil War when vigilantes formed to purge outlaws. It details Colonel Sanford and X Beidler leading the group, executions of bandits, and a perilous night ambush where Brent, wounded and condemned, chose to die by his own hand rather than betray companions, leaving a lone cross in his memory.
A Washington Star writer describes a fleeting community along the Kea river valley: descendants of Scots and Indigenous partners who are lithe runners, skilled hunters, and free-spirited trappers. They speak French with a Scottish burr and resist village life, preferring nomadic life as voyageurs while avoiding involvement in regional uprisings.
The article recalls Charles Delmonico praising a simple hot water and lemon remedy for guests with poor appetites. It notes caterers charged for it, compares it to alcohol, and stresses using clean warm water poured off promptly to avoid impurities. It ends with advice to readers on proper water handling.
An elderly Texas veteran, George Bledse, died Thursday morning in Kwons County after a quiet breakfast and fading health. He recalled surviving the San Jacinto battle and named few old comrades, including John Conners of Mexia, with bitter reflections on posters and old commands. The note mentions doctors and various patent remedies in unrelated ad-style lines scattered through the text.
A muddled advertisement lists Morley's TX Cor iat claimed to restore appetite and cure fatigue after meals, with testimonials from JOHN THOMPSON of Dallas and references to Carter's Little Liver Pills. Includes dubious medical claims and promotional text for World Dis jaars Medical Association and various products.
A fragment lists doctors and elixirs including Dr D H Beaton and Dr Tanne Thwmjson for cancer and eye care. Mentions Morphine and Opium cures and a pamphlet urging use of Celea Cut St. Pum by druggists.
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