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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
3
Local paper reports brisk talks of new mills in Hillsboro, a 5000 population goal in two years, and mining engineers praising the Hillsboro camp. Notes on snow, mild weather, upcoming stock fair, and community notices accompany reports on residents traveling, illness, and schooling.
William Standish of Las Vegas unveils the Standish Limivation Process for rapid copper ore extraction from surrounding land ores. Tests reportedly saved 97 percent of assay values. plans show a 25 ton per day mill. Standish, once a Hillsboro druggist, invites interest and demonstrations for potential investors.
The fragment notes a rare quadruped named Platy pur or Australian mole, a warm blooded burrowing creature with birdlike reproductive organs. It gives details on live birth, hairless young, and suckling, recounting how England’s early observers misjudged it as a fake due to its odd mix of traits.
West Point Superintendent A L Miller argues in his annual report that admissions must be raised to match public school education. He urges the secretary of war to empower setting higher entry requirements. The report notes current exams align with primary grade pupils, not older applicants.
Hon Quinby Vance paid Chloride a visit this week while BRB Wood undertakes extensive improvements on two lots across the street from his residence at the Coreon house. The cowboys who moved into the area are noted in local enterprise and settlement.
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