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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1891
Page
3
A fragmented Sierra County page mixes wolf baiting instructions with crude medical testimonials and local ads. It recounts baiting meat with strychnine, cites a 1830s Rouen giant, and includes remembrances about Chamberlain’s remedies, saddle blankets, and real estate notices in Hillsboro and Denver.
Hillsboro Tin Shop run by W M Williams offers first class tin work of every description and promises prompt attention to orders by mail. Local readers can contact the proprietor for inquiries and pricing. The advertisement emphasizes quality and quick service.
The text extols modern production facilities and proclaims Syrup of Figs as the perfect laxative. It claims it is uniquely pleasing to the taste, prompt to cleanse the system, and beneficial for springtime use or anytime, urging its growing popularity.
Town and county items from Hillsboro cover residents in Albuquerque Kingston and Las Cruces with mining leases moves and family updates. Mentions Sheriffs, creditors, church work and a warning on windlasses as security for property.
The Hillsboro Public School lists students who were neither absent nor tardy for the week ending October 30. Names include Hongon Mellie Silon Reland Tenson Brescott Martino Epimenio Martsol Crews Mattie Matteoli Willian Crews Low Nickle Dana Crews Johnie Nikle Allan King Nor Bilis Ita Riclinivon Joasia Moyer Charley Hudgens Lula Dawson Johnnie Hudgens Julia Dawson Carl Hudgens Gracie Campbell Lila Butler Ida Narnen Bence Crawford Johnnie Warren Francis Laycock George Williams George Verrault Alttod 1 T Gowen Teucher.
Los Angeles Health Officer Dr McGoway reports a thorough study of baking powders sold in the region. He cites analyses by university chemists and San Francisco firms, declaring Royal Baking Powder pure, wholesome, and leaders in strength and quality, suitable for public use.
Lake Valley items include J B Johnson Bilver City mining man in town Saturday and Mrs CM Pearce returning from Kingston. Lew Cranial of Hermosa visiting old friends. Halloween dance at Schnieder's under Lake Valley Social Club auspices praised. Carl Schnieder returns from six months in Germany plans non barber work and development on Black Prince and Black Cat claims while managing Lake Valley real estate. Public school pupils had no absences.
A list of residents and visitors including prices of wagon road plans and railway connections, plus brief notes on weddings and moves. Notable names: John Frey Walter Griga Albert Gratton Chas f Grover Felix Phillips Theodlore Pullip Eva Lukens Mint Eva Lukens Hamwell Hammell Jennie Gu. The piece mentions Lake Valley residents, Santa Fe railway agent Mr Price, a proposed wagon road to Carpenter district, and a quiet marriage of Mr Hammell to Miss Guero from Socorro with limited attendance.
Kingston residents report many visitors and home changes as families like Dissinger Brandon and Laughlin circulate, while mining activity near Percha and Hermosa continues with ore shipments and surveys. The town grapples with fruit forecasts, new arrivals, and an upcoming Nov 16 social gala.
The Messrs James Lewis and Son record copper stocks available for Europe on October 16 1891. The report lists copper abroad and in transit, detailing quantities and status as of the specified date.
Mra 0. Bo Colby a renowned Lavor City milliner will tour Lake Valley Monday Hillyboro Thursday and Kingston Friday next week with a large varied stock of Jaschew and your millinery.
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