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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate notes civil works with cement sidewalks in Deming and reports U S drought and statehood politics. Items mention liquid asphalt found in Austin and Trinidad, Boer war rumors, a Coyote shooting case five years past, dormant wells near Gallop, and local commentary on Mor Huiguan relief efforts and imperialism.
The speaker denounces U S policy in the Philippines as wicked and foolish. He urges withdrawal and self rule, attacks General Fenton over Aguinaldo capture, and says the Monroe Doctrine and Independence Declaration are contradicted. He compares Cuba’s republic with Philippine oppression and claims a billion people face domination.
An old fragmented advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for various ailments including menstrual irregularities and inflammation. It claims benefits such as regularity and healing, and mentions Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo, with references to other products like Pleasant Pellets.
Mr Hoar condemns atrocities in the Philippines and faults the war department and administration. He argues American workers acted bravely under harsh conditions and says the chief guilt lies with those who created the conditions. He questions whether leaders knew of the horrors attributed to the war effort.
A garbled draft discusses Grant county redistricting, while an adjacent ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. The text mentions B J Cheney, Toledo, and other transliterated firms with vague business assurances.
The article discusses pharmacist advice after paying for an LP and notes a physician should direct patients toward hygiene and diet with the remaining option being drug treatment. It recommends mild laxatives like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for chronic constipation to avoid harsh effects and maintain natural bowel health.
Advertisement touts Cascarets as modern cure, claiming purity and authenticity. Notes genuine stamped CC and single packet price of 100, with warnings against bulk sales and mentions pharmacists.
A Springsille woman touts Chamberlain Cough Remedy claiming her three month old baby and other children improved health after using it. She notes her oldest daughter used cough syrup for whooping cough. The ad promotes sales by Gra T Miller and lists increases in postmasters' salaries for Deming Roswell Alamogordo Gallup Santa Fe.
A Germantown California man credits Chamberlain s Pain Balm with immediate relief from chronic rheumatism after years of suffering. An Urbana New York farmer reports 80 mice infested cheese in his sheep shed, yet the sheep paid them little mind.
Local vendors report a cholera and diarrhea remedy, sold for years, helping threshers in Plymouth Oklahoma resist illness. Five bottles were sold yesterday and the workers continued in their fields without missing a day. Sold by Gov. T. Miller.
Fragmentary notice describes a one day cure claim and refund action involving Tyke Laxative BromoQuinine. Details are unclear but reference to a medical remedy and money return are present.
Laxative Brown Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay. The advertisement lists a price of 25 cents and claims effective relief from coughs and colds.
A public notice from Sierra County New Mexico Treasurer announces sale of six percent current expense bonds valued at 1000 each due July 1980 and other bonds totaling 5000 with various maturities. Also advertised for rent a blacksmith shop in Hillsboro and a call for bids and local legal notices from New Mexico and Northern Texas.
Christ Houser and G Willett Van Nest file for United States patent on the Denver Group and The Lite Bonanza Lode in the Sierra mining district of New Mexico. Applications describe locations, boundaries, corner markers, and nearby claims with official recording details and dates.
A damaged notice dated March 6th a prima facie probate record references Mrs Lacian J Gian and mentions an administrator moving to appoint an heir. The fragmentary text notes deadlines and rights of those with claims and the required time under law.
For sale a 35 horsepower power engine and boiler in order. Apply at this office for details. Address inquiries to J. E. Hopkins, Arrey, N.M.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a speedy path to health with claims of a lively liver pure blood and clear skin. It promises genuine tablets sold by druggists for 100 cents per box and warns against bulk sales.
An administrator is appointed for the estate of Henry O. Siewerling in New Mexico. Notices indicate claims must be filed by a stated deadline under local law. Publication begins May 11.
In Sierra County the Probate Court announces an estate matter for Fred K. Vrier. Amora f. trstrix is named administrator with bond, seeking approval of her account and discharge. A hearing is set for July 11, objections to the account and discharge may be filed by May 10, 1902.
In the District Court of the Third Judicial District Territory of New Mexico at Sierra, Shem and Louie Block are notified of a complaint filed by Wal M. Robins seeking one hundred dollars for work on the El Dorado Mine in the Anna Ming District, Sierra County. The plea mentions recording errors and directives for appearance and judgment by default if not answered by a specified date in May.
Notice of forfeiture for the mining claim held by Thendos and Julia Wild in the Apache Mining District Sierra County Territory of Mexico. The document demands payment of shared expenditures totaling 100.00 for 1900 and 160.00 for 1901 as per the Revised Statutes. Publication dates February 1 and February 28, 1902.
The notice states forfeiture actions against rog, Wrigley, tino geb, Maher, ther ries, Eacentory, and others in Steere County Territory of Lew Meatco. It cites expenditures totaling 810000 and references mining claims in Las Anansas Mining Merten and surrounding areas. First publication Feb 16, 1902.
Court dates set for Sierra County Fourth Mondays in May and November. District Court led by Judge F. W. Parker. Lake Valley timetable shows 12:05 arrival, 12:26 departure, with Sunday service discontinued on the Lake Valley branch. G A Batoon and G A Hantock act as agents.
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