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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1891
Page
3
The Sierra County Advocate notes a sensational Lancet item from St. Petersburg about petroleum or paraffine oil as a treatment for alcoholism. A Russian drinker reportedly consumed petroleum and was allegedly cured of intoxication, leaving the shop sober. The piece also promotes patent medicines and local business notices.
Local notes report moves by W. H. Hudgens and family to a former Lynch residence and James Lanksford relocating to Laks Valley. Mentions home grown apples, travels of G. W. Bloom, railroad and mining interests, El Paso and Kingston business activity, and forthcoming Fourth of July plans in Hermosa with a large carnival program. References to local officials, K. of P. installation, and ongoing discussions on town spelling as Hillsboro or Hillsborough.
Dan McGowan the tunneler in Tunneltown says he struck it rich on the Califonia at Bounnas Hill and is now making business wages. Burns & Kleiner finished deadwork on Brush Heap leasehold and work ore with elovide native silver and grey espper. Judge Thos Cahill shipped rich ore from Emble 6 thermo ster freiges before the judge left. M Lynch, former Templar foreman, now leads Te baon mines at Black Hawk in Grant County. Wiley and Kingston visitors surveyed Silver City properties. Mrs Lene Hilty and Mollie Thomas drove to the county seat. W L McKinney, Bag of Golden Era mine, rode to Kingston. Dr Edmonson of Dontder Colo eyed Kingston for location. The K P and LOLOL lodges memorialized together. W Hamilton luckier than ever. his brother and family arrived from Kansas. Mrs Lizzie Hopkins left for Arizona to join husband. G K Brooks plans driving herd to Arizona. W H Bucher visited Kingston with Judge West. Clay Arizona back in Kingston to make money. J R Sikes from Lily City contemplates Hanover railroad near that place. Buck returns from Arizona. Captain upholds grand jury as farce. questions about past snow trip to Hillsborough. SLC folks gather to pasture 200 head in Kansas. calves later due to dry spring. Water now more abundant on the range. Mr Greely of Lake Valley just returned from Mexico seeking cattle. reports water scarce and stock slim.
Discussion of cattle breeding and management practices, including feeding, breeding timing, and care for sows and boars. Reports on cattle sales, mortgages, and legal cases involving cattle ownership. Mentions of the Oak Grove Cattle Company, Neio Mor ria & Co, and Bank of Kansas City, with regional activity and irrigation projects.
An old style advert combines dental services by A H Whitmer with a dubious hair growth and skin care line. It touts pineal remedies, overall cosmetic products, and a Queen Hairine potion sold via mail order from Queen Toilet Co, urging readers to try and refund guarantees.
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