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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate enters the post at Hillboro Sierra Va New Merivo, and is the official newspaper with editor and proprietor Thommos. The notice lists subscription rates including six month three months and one month and references advancement of year.
Governor Otero issues a grant affecting Tom Ketchum with a pending action on April 26. The Lana county bill remains in law, and the Deming Uraldy editor reacts with strong enthusiasm. Suspect to Lana county and its inhabitants.
Denver women field a complete female slate from mayor to aldermen with Mrs Noodles on the ticket expected to make a sharp run.
The piece mocks John Bull for failing in China and South Africa. It asserts the Acera resist, the royal bulldozer is temperamental, and claims two years ago he overreached with conovit then boasted of whipping the world. Now defeated by Dutch farmers in the Transvaal and Russia he is at a loss.
The article argues the current New Mexico oil bill protects the oil trust while burdening residents. It notes inspector salaries were cut, test standards raised, and that even loyal council members failed to pass a fair law due to the corporate bench. Consumers still pay more for the same grade of oil.
New Mexico editors critique Republican allies for alleged imperialist hypocrisy after Utah passes a bill seen as re establishing polygamy. They accuse national Republicans of a backroom deal with the Mormon church to secure Utah for the gold standard party and demand candor about party sins.
Governor Otero announced new nominations to the council and confirmed several appointments. W. H. Llewellyn is named district attorney for Dona Ana Sierra Grant and Otero counties. Jere Leaby is named for the district covering Colfax and Union counties.
An古 ad discusses gluttony as a common issue beyond the stomachs capacity and links it to weakness spreading to organs. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Garden Medical Discovery as restoring perfect digestion and quotes patient praise while noting pills for biliousness and other remedies.
The report enumerates vacation appointments for territorial and state bodies in New Mexico. Names include G W Pritenard and Jerus Maria Sandoval with district designations, plus regents and directors for the University of New Mexico, Normal School, and Normal University.
Catarrh cannot be cured with Lokan APPLI cartons as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Internal remedies are advised with Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to be a prescription from top physicians. The blend of tonics and blood purifiers supposedly acts on mucous surfaces to restore health. Testimonials are offered by FJ Cueney & Co Toledo Oh. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's Family Pills touted as best.
Letters describe Hillsboro gold veins and placers with surface ore showing copper and silver, plus potential for smelting concentrates. Reports detail major producers, ore grades, freight costs, and a growing mining district around Hillsboro and Hermosa with new companies, improved prices, and expanding exploration prospects.
Statements in notices praise substantial progress with a new manager appointed and active development planned as Century marks a shift toward advancement in Sierra County, guided by its vast mineral resources.
The Princess of Asturias, elder sister to King Alfonso of Spain, nearing 90, seeks a husband. Candidates include Prince Carlo of Bourbon-Caserta, judged too close in blood and with health concerns, and Don Jamie, son of Don Carlos, whose acceptance might quell Carlist strife. The queen regent reportedly favors an Austrian archduke.
The Chicago Tribune notes the old story of the new foot men visiting town with mistresses, making calls and leaving cards. It suggests the era of scandal endures, with only the ace of spades and the ten of diamonds left as relics of past manners.
A writer reports an apparent plot theft after a story submitted to a magazine was published with the same plot as a previously accepted work. The author had not met the other writer, and timing suggests the duplicate was prepared after submission but before publication. The incident raises concerns about prompt plagiarism.
Notice of forfeiture issued by Thomas Mahar against A J Pobbitt heirs and administrators for the year ending 1900 on the Bou Mine at Hoch Gale in Ww Knew Mime Manton bs ret Slopra County. Reference is made to the Halsor of lueston uf eel tine led farveewrd and the publication date February 18, 1992.
Thos Ashton of Kingston New Mexico warns co owners and heirs that expenditures of 3100 per year through 1900 were made to hold the Yankee Girl mining claim in Sierra County New Mexico under Revised Statutes Section 2424. If a share of the expenditures is not paid within 90 days after publication the interest will be forfeited to the undersigned. First publication January 25 1901 with notice dated January 29 1901.
The treasurer of Sierra County New Mexico gives notice that bonds of the county will be redeemed and paid at the treasurer's office in Allisboro. Bond numbers 2 for 1.00, 8 for 22,000.00, total 1,900.00, with payments due upon presentation after the specified date.
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