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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
2
A fragment from Sina County reports political tension in Hillsboro and Marre County over a distortion scandal and the Free Coinage of 16 to Silver issue. The brief mentions New Moor and ongoing ion through listed Bates and iatio matters affecting local governance.
Official paper of Sierra County serves as a local newspaper with display of notices and a directory. The snippet references Portela and various agencies, indicating an official county publication rhythm and governance notices.
The Cripple Creek mining notice reports a ruling by Commissioner Merman, approved by Secretary Mine, requiring at least 500 dollars worth of labor for each mining claim when patents cover multiple adjoining claims. It outlines filing certificates, surveyor proofs, and accurate plats to identify claims, with penalties and a discussion of potential impacts on large claim groupings and company filings. Also included are brief notes on New Mexico game laws and Phoebe Hearst’s arrival in California.
Hearst tours her valuable gold mining proportion at Finew Altos and the Silver City Reduction Works she recently purchased. She is accompanied by Mrs Tareeder, Mrs and Min Palawer of London, Mogland, and Merere Temere and Chirk of Ben Francine Phasepent. Inspectors review the proportion. reactions praise the Silver City bidder price.
An article recounts Professor Wadaworth's expounded divining rod theory using a forked twig, claiming the rod bends downward due to hand force. It critiques the method as a staged demonstration by an operator, noting potential deception and the role of voluntary action in the outcome.
A local testimony describes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues. The patient, Mrs. Smith, reports rapid improvement after using the remedy bought from Cowden and Panes near Cowden. The article urges readers to obtain a free trial bottle from Dr. Stone’s store.
Fragmentary report recalls Dr Rintnens plan to publish a receipt for melting gold from silver and cites a century-old statement by James Price, fellow of the Royal Society of England, as context. The text presents garbled names and undefined actions, lacking concrete events or dates.
The article recounts historic figures who pursued alchemy and metal transmutation, noting the peril and ruin faced by researchers. It mentions Alyx of Provence Bogland and others, including Henry Gort of Goaport, Dr. Doen Roebuck, and Lombe, whose quests ended in financial ruin or execution, with a brief reference to a poison incident and a long-ago failed invention.
Contemporary reports allege Wall Street magnates pressuring the McKinley administration over Cuba policy and war plans. A purported memo cites Wall Street and Rothschild interests demanding railroad and utility concessions in Cuba, threatening investors with policy shifts and funding costs. The piece questions public loyalty and the government's stance amid these claims.
A fragmented 19th century health ad extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments. It claims to purify regulate strengthen and heal the body. The misspelled text mentions medical claims and urges buyers to avoid substitutes.
The MePal Market document lists county officers including District Attorney Fillan Chinwee and Judge Parker for Fourth Mondays in April. It invites visiting brothers to the Vericilla Lodge No 10 08 of Hill hero, meeting every Friday evening at Roof Po Hall, with Otto Ke Gentz as Noble Grand and Secretary Bernard.
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