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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is entered at the Hillaboro post office Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the US mails as a second class matter.
The Sierra County Advocate declares itself impartial and devoted to the best interests of Sierra County and the state of New Mexico, signaling its mission to serve readers with balanced coverage and local concern.
Friday May 28 1915 reports Theodore prevailing in a libel suit with Barnes seeking appeal. It notes public weariness with the Barnes Roosevelt Thaw style affair and hints Kaiver a reply to Wilson may be prompt. Also mentions the Nebraskan torpedo damage off Ireland with ship returning to Liverpool.
With Italy in the game and several European nations yet to respond, it remains unclear when the Kaiser will address the Wilson note. He may opt to opine on the proposal and arrive at a decision in the United States.
May and Archie Latham and Maggie and Blanch Latham return from the Normal School at Bilver City on May 21 for summer vacation. Fred Price comes from the Agricultural College with Harry Harrington for a short visit. School closes with a party featuring music dancing games cake and lemonade. Miss McLane leaves after three years of teaching and is surprised with gifts. Little George Ricketson visits then leaves for the Fisher and Slease ranch. Optometrist Broaddus visits Tuesday June 9 for glasses. Mr Ganr buys the A Hoisinger ranch to convert it to a bungalow with a garage. Mrs Phil Nelson and daughter Flore visit from Santa Rita.
Hillsboro residents and visitors are listed with several short moves and greetings. H A Wolford, J J Shriner, John Dawson, Dr J Odd Hamilton and others are noted in overnight stays and visits. A Mexico update brings news of A Prejener and Bee alive in Zimipan, while other locals tour the Pacific coast states and enjoy local sights.
A nationalist call urges citizens to study America’s resources and achievements. It cites Mussel, Guttenberg, McCormick, Nelson, and Morgan as pioneers of industry and commerce, praising republican institutions and the promise of national progress through transportation and development. The Agricultural and Commercial Press Service will publish a study on American transportation first.
The J. B. Nelsons welcomed a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ed Davie of Natt on May 25. The school board purchased a history and geography chart last week.
Notice states New Mexico land selections under a federal act are open for objection. Persons claiming the land or wishing to contest its mineral character may file objections with the Las Cruces Land Office. Public notice issued December 11 14 with November public first publication.
A dramatic wartime pitch highlights daily Europe news from the El Paso Daily Herald. Readers are invited to subscribe with a special offer: three months of the Herald plus a year of People’s Popular Monthly for $1.80.
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