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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
2
The paper notes a forthcoming rate cut for subscribers, discusses the New Mexico vote tally near 89 000, and reports on Governor Otero's Thanksgiving proclamation. It mentions contest between Catron and Easley, and hints at Republican struggles including Gatron and Gillie in territorial politics.
A lone candidate gathers 900 of 1,000 votes but falls short of a majority as votes are split among three contenders. The first candidate leads by 50 over the next, with tallies of 900, 340, and 200, leaving no clear majority and a narrow plurality over the second.
News from Silver City that a band of Apache and Yaqui Indians, estimated at 200, has been slaughtering game in the Gila Forest Reserve near the Mogollon mountains. Fires set by the group increase concern as forest rangers seek orders. government troops may be sent to expel them.
Governor Miguel A. Otsro proclaims Thanksgiving Day for New Mexico on the designated date in November 100, calling all residents to worship, reflect, and give thanks for mercies, health, and national unity. He urges peaceful observance at homes, churches, and public services, asking for divine favor and goodwill among citizens.
An advertises a sale of a house plus riverfront land in Toledo tied to the American Bridge Company trust. The letter notes a 70 million capital, 28 related firms, and plans for a New Jersey site expansion potentially adding 1,500 workers. Offers start at 14400 dollars with riverfront extensions, urging sale to buyers at FOS. Cresty & Co. listed.
In Germany large beet acreage yields about eleven percent to the acre with augur results near twelve and a half percent. The river bed furnishes pearl buttons from shells for 40 factories employing nearly 1800 workers. Northern Texas is cited for pasta production. An Omori of Japan links earthquake injury to upper floors only. An American engineer notes iron ore deposits near Durango could supply Bogland for 480 years. A microbe from Pantenr institute may eradicate pests. its effects are studied in warehouses and other sites. California rises to fourth in petroleum output with dramatic gains since 1805. A marine curiosity, a glowing phosphorescent mollusk, was captured and displayed, emitting bright light reminiscent of prehistoric luminescence.
Before convention tallies finished the market moved against workers as prices rose while wages remained steady. A few days ago items selling at 84.00 rose to 5, and after the upheaval most business activity slowed. Consumers faced higher costs as freight and production costs increased, stressing households and shops alike.
The piece notes Arizona is described as Democratic and questions how the party will push statehood for New Mexico Arizona and Oklahoma within its platform. It references the national platform calling for statehood for those territories and considers potential political action.
The text notes huge expenditures in imperial conflicts, citing 400 million plus 700 million totals and claiming major powers are spending over 1.2 billion in campaigns in South Africa and the Philippines, highlighting ongoing, destructive wars between Christian nations.
The text defines majority as more than half of the votes and plurality as the largest number of votes for a candidate. It mentions a hypothetical vote with a candidate receiving 501 votes and notes confusion in wording and transcription.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a product blurb for a health or life improvement item. It cites a sensational claim about a new life product and mentions a price per box and a seller name but text is garbled with many misspellings. Key entities are unclear due to the corrupted source.
Notice of settlement proceedings in Degra County court regarding the estate of Ban Sylbenbrior. The Honorable Mitte Court ordered all parties to appear and present claims by the specified date. Publication dated October 29, 1000.
Notice to Theodore Wild and Julius Was a co owners of a mining claim in Sierra County New Mexico. The filing notes their undivided interest and the action of forfeiture under the law, with obligations to cover costs and expenses incurred by the claimant. The notice states all actions must be performed and payments made by the owners to reclaim or preserve the mining claim.
A fragmentary notice records a dissolution action dated June 10, with names Robin and Opis Wana involved. The garbled text mentions a plan and a final term, noting wind and other conditions affecting the dissolution process and potential accountability.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe assaying results for silver and gold with copper and bead weights noted. The text lists quantities like 128 copper and 1.4 pend bead with values around 2.60 for silver or gold, but the details are garbled and partially unreadable.
An advertisement claims a 1000 reward for proof of a universal cure for catarrh and declares Malls Catarrh Cure a constitutional treatment. It asserts the medicine acts on the blood to destroy the disease’s foundation and strengthen the patient, with the proprietor’s confidence and testimonials noted.
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