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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1913
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate notes anxious days for pre counter patriots as the Mexico war intensifies. New Mexico legislature session ends at noon unless clocks are changed. a patriotic tone pervades the edition with references to President Wilson and office seekers.
General Ojeda with 475 federal troops abandons Auga Prieta opposite Douglas Arizona and the port is now occupied by the onstitutions liste.
A movement in Santa Fe seeks to abolish the mounted police traveling auditor and the bureau of immigration, agencies credited with valuable service to the state.
Governor McDonald vetoed both salary bills passed by the legislature, the second nearly identical to the first. Critics call the measures vicious and commend the veto, while a postponed enactment looms. Some county officials who drew salaries may survive, and reports say a compromise bill is being sought to become law.
Rain snow and hail visited the area last Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John Scare arrived yesterday from Placiers. Mrs Seers travels to El Paso. Mrs Howells and Forest Ranger C M Howells left Kingston Tuesday for Chicago.
Kingston reports show R.8 Fisch and party inspecting local mines on the 9th. Mrs M A Howells departed early in the week for Chicago to visit friends. John Cavin and a friend surveyed his mine on the Midland.
Mr and Mrs John Kennett and daughter Roby visit their parents Mr and Mrs H Bernard. Miss Lolita Alexander visits Kingston. General Pascual Orozco aide stays in Silver City with R Tichopi friend of his. The enterprise notes rheumatism relief from Chamberlains Liniment advertised.
The text describes two markets for broken glass. Some shards are ground into powder like particles and used as feed for other processes. At other times the glass is remelted to produce new glass objects.
A fragmentary line contemplates worry over past mistakes and the burden of paying for them. The text hints at contemporary indifference to yesterday's errors if not essential to remedy them. It preserves a dated, reflective newspaper tone without additional context or names.
A quirky quotation from the Montreal Star notes that unlike most workers a mosquito presents its bill first before performing the task. The remark plays on pest annoyance and payment expectations in a humorous, timeworn newspaper voice.
A proverb-like line states that those who confront trouble avoid the wrong path, implying preparedness and courage prevent missteps. The quote emphasizes proactive attitude over passive avoidance in facing difficulties.
Rock Rodgers and Hank Hotchkins kinship siblings have moved to opal claims nine miles east of Silver City and report fine opals with Mexican fire. The duo, known for trapper work, announces new prospecting efforts and a local ad for mining notices and labor proofs.
Department of the Interior notice from the Las Cruces land office states Charle Sikes of Lake Valley New Mexico filed for five year renewal of a homestead entry made September 6 in Township 188 Range W P Meridian. Names Emmett Nunn Nunn Rea Treven Peter Kinney Jr and Jose Gonzales appear as witnesses or claimants. First publication February 14 1913.
Fragmentary note states that as late as 1813 the East India Company deemed trade with Japan not worth pursuing. The text blends scattered phrases about imagination and achievement, lacking clear event details or context.
Notice states the Sierra County Advocate will publish legal notices for thirty years, offering inexpensive and accurate service for a single forthcoming notice.
Public notice from the Department of the Interior announces intent to prove up land claims in Monticello and Hermosa New Mexico. Wards include Francisco Perea Cesaria Miranda William Gonzales and witnesses named in Hillsboro final five year proofs before County Clerk Andrew Kelley on specified 1912 dates.
Notice to Barr family and others that H A Wolford and Mitchel Gray co-owners claim labor and improvements totaling 2100 dollars for 1908 1909 1910 on the Grand View Lode in Grant County New Mexico. If co-owners do not contribute within ninety days, their interest may be forfeited under the 1880 mining law.
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