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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1902
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is entered at the Post Office for mailing through the US Mails. Subscription options include one year three months and one month. It is stated as the Official Paper of Sierra County.
The article recounts General Frederick Funston praising benevolent assimilation in Chicago while accusing him of endorsing harsh measures against Filipino insurgents. It notes two deserters executed by U.S. troops, Major Waller’s court martial for shooting natives, and critics question Funston’s stance and possible echoes of Spanish Inquisition brutality in his comments.
An article discusses US neutrality during the South African War. It cites Judge Tuley and legal authorities noting horses are contraband of war and argues the US port use by British agents for shipping mounts undermines genuine neutrality. The Com moner.
General Miles filed a request to send a military expedition to the Philippines with no funds specified for the voyage and a plan to establish settlements there. The move aims to project U.S. influence in the region amid ongoing imperial expansion.
An early health ad extols Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female disorders and general health. It claims improved strength, better mood, and support for maternal duties, with testimonials and request for correspondence from women seeking guidance and samples.
A stylized account claims the president rejected continued war as the conflict nears end. Spaniards allegedly sold their claims at Manila for 220 million to quit the fight. Gen Otis testifies to senate that peace was restored before withdrawal, with 60,000 troops still stationed to keep insurgents from Manila.
Between eleven a.m. and closing time at Dighton on January 5 A F Clark of Ginde Springs Virginia sold twelve bottles. He praises the remedy as popular in Virginia for years and claims its cures. For sale by all druggists. The passage also notes recent military gains and pillaging details with unrelated wartime context.
Chronic case of dysentery and colic is humorously noted as greatly improved by Yanderlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Advertises the product as the best medicine for such ailments, available at all druggists.
Local advocates push John Bull’s minery initiative to separate from the reservation. The plan seeks distinct governance and new development powers. Stakeholders emphasize economic opportunities and community identity during discussions.
Henry T. Crook of Asheville Gammaeta reports being greatly surprised by the relief from rheumatic pain after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He states the balm brought noticeable comfort during a severe flare.
The clipping lists multiple medicine ads and notices including Pain Ball, Cheatham's Laxative Tablet, Suswonne's Cough Syrup, Hall's On tart Cure, Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, and Simmons' Liver Purifier. Also referenced are a fatal accident in Silver City and a political remark about Mark Hanon and Justice. The tone mirrors old newspaper ads and notices with endorsements and prices.
An advertisement promotes a remedy to cure a cold in one day using a laxative quinine tablet. It guarantees a refund if it fails and mentions Grove's vigor or a store on each box. The notice also states fire insurance firms will raise rates by twenty five percent in western states and territories.
Advertisement notes a medicine promises to stop cough and cure cold in one day with no care and no pay, priced at 25 cents. It touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as the remedy. The line cites a simple consumer deal common to period ads.
First publication January 1 1908 announces a public publication regarding a department matter. Witnesses listed include Sum Petiseeseupen and captivation dames B Lalbam from Lake Valley. Names Len Lake Valley SoM Arch Lake iM Mojamin F Paeka and Sonia Keghetar appear in the notice. Proceedings relate to Application 88 and a hearing date set for early winter.
Department of the Interior announces a land claim proceeding at Millevaro N H, Latham Homes Apples. Case Hon No 8287 concerns Ey NWS and Bo NBM 47 Tp 15K Bw, to prove ownership and easement of Lake VaiF and Lake Valier. Benjamin Marks of Lake NM Mi BOLO Ergieter appears. First publication January 1, 1908.
United States Land Office seeks patent for the Denver Lode in Sierra County New Mexico filed by Christ Raggeeser and Willett Van Neat. It details location bearings and claim boundaries, adjoining Copper Queen Lode and Little Bonants claim, with first publication February 28 1902.
Theodore Will and Julian Wild coown the Elverus Lode in the Apwhe Mining District Sierra County New Mexico. Julian Wild claims the remaining undivided interest and both owners must perform labor and expend funds totaling 100.00 for assessment work. Each owner must contribute proportionally and pay 5 percent interest, with payment due ninety days after public notice published February 21, 190a.
Legal notice dated February 14 190 Under Revived Statutes calls for sale of property in multiple towns including Melofaire Sarnia Normanty and Peemain to satisfy unpaid obligations. Public action to commence twenty days after publication unless payments and expenses are settled.
Sierra County officers listed include Krepin Aragon James Reay and officials Procopio Torres Thos C Hall J C Plemmann Will M Robins Andrew Kelley Frank I Give Supt of Schoole. The Fourth Mondays in May and November district court for the Third Judicial District convenes in Si Honor with Judge F W er presiding.
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