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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
2
An undated notice from Die Sleera County Adyvovaty announces a consolidation action through the eighth of a listed month. The filing appears to reference Hillsboro in Lina County New Mexico and involves a civil process with unspecified parties.
The Sierra County Advocate presents neutral coverage of county affairs and state issues in New Mexico, aiming to inform residents with balanced reporting and community-focused updates.
The 1915 report notes William J. Bryan plans a two week rest while Mexico faces revolution. A Kingman report claims rich Jumbo wash placer diggings near the Colorado River yield nuggets from ten cents to 400 dollars. Corres blames Villa for Mexican misery, while Villa points at Carranza. Uncle Sam watches both. Bryan’s departure sparks questions about his role and sympathy from the American people as Wilson’s administration faces pressure.
Congressman Vergasaon of New Mexico died at his home in Albuquerque last week from apoplexy. At 67, he had lived in New Mexico 83 years and was a respected Democratic leader and public servant. He leaves a wife two sons and two daughters.
Hillsboro briefs list W M Robins in EK Paso and Harold Moffett departing for New York. Henry Opgeworth invested in a Ford, and Mr. and Mrs. F A Calhoun left Sierra County for Jane wedding crop work. Andy Hant arrived from Acimas ranch early in the week. Jobo Sears back from El Peso. District Attorney H P Owens in town for a few days. AM and Mrs Jobo Dines mentioned.
A patriotic reflection extols the telegraph and telephone as the era’s perfect products, highlighting American invention and organization. It cites global reach, vast user statistics, and supremacy in communications, contrasting U S leadership with Europe and other nations.
A Ky. letter tells how Bettie Bullock suffered four years with womanly troubles and weak, bedridden years until her husband gave Cardui. She credits dose after first taken with improved mobility and ability to work. Cardui advertised as a tonic for women with a free booklet offer from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a possible river Die scam and a blade exciton. It references owners of tsmen and their metals and notes a big Hunt Oh betrayal. The readable bits suggest warning about a fraud scheme with assets or metals involved.
The report notes a concert ending with Die Wacht am Rhein sung and a tense scene as battle imagery faded under clouds. A crowd in a solemn mood witnessed the moment, with references to graves and loyalty lingering in the air.
Reports indicate the post office moved across the street and a saw mill was expanded with a new boiler to boost lumber output. Prospecting on South Percha claims continues under band and lease while rumors of a eastern company sending a geologist promise potential deep drilling and major development if a local mine sale completes.
A judge recalls asking Tommy about consequences for those who won't work. The boy answers that such people are supported by the rest of the family, reflecting on responsibility and labor.
A reflective note on choosing self direction as others who succeeded are busy paving their own paths and cannot guide the way. The message urges initiative and independence in pursuing progress without relying on external signboards.
The El Paso Daily Herald markets wartime coverage with bold claims of the most accurate reports from Europe. An offer trades three months of Herald access and a full year of The People's Farmer Monthly for $1,380, inviting readers across the region to subscribe for comprehensive international news.
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