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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1891
Page
2
A controversial issue page from Sierra County paper discusses postal policy, mining ads, and regional travel wonders. It notes Blaine’s illness in New York and critiques administration. It mentions Hillsborough prospects and walnut timber value while recounting Box Canyon beauty and Niagara comparisons.
Saturday at Garfield mine marked paydays for workers while Kingston’s Minors mine remains closed during the Apex suit in Silver City. Sheba Hunt showcases ore from New Leadville copper galena carbonates and silver. Gypsey mine pursues development to access four foot ore ledge. Mamie Richmond Mining and other local firms show improving outlooks, with W. C. Purple appointed agent to renew work and restore creditor confidence. Prominent miners Troeger and Robin praised for steady production as Bonanza and Garfield ships hold monthly paydays and sustain Hillsborough’s mining standing.
The piece discusses cattle prices widening between good and poor stock, advice to use improved bulls, and several market and ranch operations in Sierra County. It details sales to John J. Riley, mentions the St. Louis bridge company, and notes a New Mexico grazing area near Hillaborough.
Not received any correspondence this week from Lake Valley and unsure if one or both will write regularly going forward. Country newspaper correspondents bring trouble. Kingston man is reliable while Hermaea scribe lags in performance.
A cure advertised for chronic sore eyes fever sores eczema tetter salt rheum scald head prairie scratches and other skin ailments. It is cooling and soothing and has reportedly cured hundreds after other treatments failed. Sold in 25 and 90 cent boxes.
In the District Court of Sierra County Territory of New Mexico Lravoix Ann Hitler and Somes Hanitintor Miter sue James Bannister Wiler for divorce custody of children Janet Jay Frank and Beatoh Lass and removal of the defendant from estate. plaintiff seeks authority to alien sell convey without defendant signature and a decree pro como enta unless appearance is entered by the first day of the June Term. Ake Canoes Pannen Solielr for Complaintant.
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