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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
2
A fragmentary piece reflects on war’s toll and greed, weaving a mythic devil brew as a metaphor for atrocities. It cites the Maine disaster, calls war a shared scourge, and notes societal costs from households to laborers amid postwar sorrow.
Mrs Hearst mother of William Randolph Hearst of the New York Journal passed through Demings Thorepay eight en route to Silver City on a special train, May.
A Deming meeting discussed welcoming Judge F. OW Walker and Clerk J. Mitchell with a tentative schedule for Wednesday evening. Elected chair Sheridan and secretary Hood led committees to arrange civic greetings and public remarks while Mayors and local officials were named for event preparation. A separate mining note cited Klondike exploration claims and high potential profits, referencing Chicago and California comparatives and historic company valuations.
Lord Dufferin, Europe’s fore top diplomat, asserts that a crime by an individual cannot justify war. He argues even egregious acts by leaders do not in themselves entitle a republic to declare battle, citing historical examples to illustrate restraint.
A Cowden firm representative narrates how Dr. King’s New Discovery cured a severe case of influenza and chest illness. The tale claims a winter affliction relieved after trying the remedy, with the patient regaining health from the fleet sale bottle.
Article notes phosphate rock and cryolite as white, chalky rocks with commercial value. Mentions pullers earth clay and deposits near Parkeale Cole Cryolite, indicating notable mineral value and potential for sale.
The piece argues placer mining attracts novices due to quick but shallow gains, warning that the Klondike near Alaska offers harsh climate and high costs. It notes few succeed from luck, while harsh life and travel strain health and finances. Only seasoned wood choppers and hardy, experienced navigators survive the far north.
The article discusses Nikola Tesla's claim of a device producing steam to power machinery globally using condensed heat. It notes reliance on fuelless power when sunshine is unavailable, praising the invention while questioning its practicality and impact on fuel sources like wood and coal. It also briefly touches California wheat speculation and rising bean prices as unrelated market chatter.
Dr Fierne's Golden Medical Discovery advertised as a remedy for a range of chronic illnesses. The text claims it strengthens digestion, supports the liver and kidneys, purifies the blood, and restores vitality. It presents Dr. Pierce as head physician at a Buffalo institute and cautions against inferior tonics and substitutes.
Sierra County officers announce court dates Mondays to April and October at Sierra Court. Probate tasks and clerk filings listed. Kingston lodge members invited to upcoming meeting. Percha Lodge No 4 hosts Friday gatherings with visiting brothers welcome.
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