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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
2
The June 22 1917 Sierra County Advocate edition from Hillsboro New Mexico presents newspaper identity lines plus a patriotic quote from Stephen Decatur and a declaration of devotion to Sierra County and New Mexico interests.
The American commission led by Eliba Root reached Petrograd with safe arrival. Root spoke to the council of ministers about allied unity and democracy, earning approval from Russian leaders as the country resumes its war efforts.
State Game Warden Ronalt orders a five dollar fishing permit for non residents at the Great Reservoir. El Paso citizens condemn the rule as an outrage claiming it infringes on non residents and questions fairness for those already paying water storage fees. The article notes ongoing debate amid recent devastating rails.
The section notes deer numbers in the mountains have fallen due to non-residents hunting without proper licenses. It cites Roank 1 as a firm stand for stricter enforcement and urges state citizens to support him. The piece also references Emma Goldman and anti war rhetoric.
The passage mocks a figure who could mobilize 10 million men in a day and raise 8 billion dollars in a month for war, praising Uncle Sam instead. It notes a rising “Rawkian bear” and predicts Spain's king becoming a "buey hombre" as a satirical jab.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports totals showing 9 971 with 32 000 plus enrolled and exempt categories. It notes 4 324 aliens and 198 alien enemies in the state amid various occupational exemptions and dependent relative claims.
A Detroit News account recalls Captain Joe Nicholson and a longtime prisoner who claimed innocence. The inmate revealed witnesses to prove he was unjustly charged, reflecting on past acquittals and a satirical view of justice in a bygone case.
The British consul at Wachow notes government uniform schools across the prefecture, reporting 60 opened. Uniforms mix foreign cut coats and trousers with brass buttons and peak caps, worn in military schools. Caps buttons and braid arrive from Japan, shoes from Hong Kong, with some locally produced inferior leather variants.
W H Weston Receiver for Amelting Company filed in Sierra County District Court a final report and sets a July 16 1917 final hearing before Judge of the court. Public sale notice by the Commissioner of Public Lands details multiple Sierra County tracts for sale August 4 1917 with minimum bids and payment terms. The sale list includes numerous land parcels with sizes from 73.97 to 1280 acres and varying improvements.
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