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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1898
Page
1
A New York School Journal line argues teachers earn far less than government workers, noting that even modest government positions pay at least twice a teacher’s wages and suggesting teachers deserve parity with clerks or typists in public service. The piece cites salary gaps across departments to urge better compensation for educators.
A 104 by 14 inch portfolio with sixteen views per part of the American Navy Cuba and Hawaii has been published. The Santa Fe Railway offers a special edition with 160 pictures delivered free to any U S address for one dollar. Also reported is a southbound Santa Fe train held up near Belen by two cowboys who forced the engineer and fireman to open an express safe, taking about $600 in money before pursuit.
The Silver City Reduction Company plant has been purchased and will be operated by the Estate of Senator George Hearst of California. General management will be by D. B. Gillette Jr. The plan aims to greatly increase capacity and equip with modern ore treatment appliances. Advances will be made on ores.
The passage notes Rear Admiral George Dewey from Vermont entering the Naval Academy on a specific day and year alongside Commodore Howell. It mentions his early duty on the Wachau with the Mediterranean squadron, followed by assignment to the Mississippi with the West Gulf squadron, during which he participated in initial major actions.
Local column reflects mining talks by President Matette of the Wicks Micing Company during a Chicago visit, plans for development work at various camps, and prospects including sink ling and drifting. Mentions life in Hillsboro, church services, a court administrator appointment, a dissolved partnership, and social events with several names and locations in New Mexico.
Scattered notes from Hillsboro residents include transfers and departures for work on Mineral Creek and Omaha, a ball night attendance, and a minor injury near Vivery Gronch. A court-house meeting May Math aims to form a National Guard company, while a local wife beating case leads to a warrant and a missing Milton.
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