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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1914
Page
3
The Sierra County Advocate lists subscription rates and advertising charges dated October 2, 1914. Prices shown include one year and six month subscriptions, ad rates by inch per issue, and local write ups priced per line, reflecting early 20th century newspaper pricing practices.
John Hyatt visited Hillsboro yesterday while a new barber shop floor was laid. Robe Pankey and Al Bird called on Hillsboro residents, with several others visiting from Kingston and Palomas. Sheriff Kendall returned from El Paso, and M. Gillespie and John Dye toured the Animal Posk country. Mrs McKeeps moved into Tow Lavon buildings. H. A. Wolford returned from Socorro Albuquerque and El Paso. Public school opened with Professor Moore as principal, about ninety five in attendance. Tom Wedgwood began repairs on a flood-damaged property. Col and Mrs W. S. Hopewell came from Albuquerque, visiting the Hopewell ranch, then left for Hermosa. Loomis of the Santa Fe Eugle spent Sunday in the metro polis, attending to income tax affairs. Palomas Springs development expands with townsite sales and hot water flow for baths and a hotel. Judge Mechem ruled Elephant Butte school funds stay under state jurisdiction, affecting local school governance and voting setup amid irrigation project issues.
Kingston reports include a rumor that a group from Sawpit has loaned and bonded. N S Finch secured a lease and bond on the Lookout mine owned by Webster and Parker and will begin operations immediately. Overlook mine operations have been suspended but may resume soon. Bruce Barnes Obas Anderson and Joe Parks traveled to the range to round up cattle. Kingston plans an assay office soon to test minerals. Mrs H Ermert visited Hillsboro earlier in the week.
Special Master schedules public vendue December 2, 1914 at Hillsboro Sierra County to sell land parcels described in the mortgage decree of Marian K. Young plaintiff against Annie Gayson Ethel Grayson Ray Grayson and Grant Green. Bidder must pay cash. court door auction at forenoon. Attorneys for plaintiff W. C. Kendall Hel & Sutherland Las Cruces. Oct 2 published.
The notice urges parties leasing state land to take precautions against prairie fires during fall and winter due to unusually grassy growth. It recommends plowing wire guards, burning grass between guards, and burning grass in the center of roste to create fire guards along roads.
Attorney at law Harry P. Owen reports change of domicile to Los Lanse New Mexico. The notice dated July 30 appears in the advertisement section, indicating a relocation and current residence for legal service.
Farmers and dairy men are urged to learn a method to turn three pounds of good table butter from one pound using Formula 600. The ad, signed by Joseph P. Jagner of 723 Main St Dust Las Vegas New Mexico, May 22, promotes a non synthetic approach with no fake or droge claims.
A World War II era advertisement proclaims Europe at war with Britain facing vast forces. It touts daily, accurate reports from the El Paso Daily Herald and offers a special package including three months of the Herald and a year of the People’s Page Monthly for a set price, highlighting a broad reach of news coverage.
A local advertisement lists delivered free pricing for eastern style menswear. W. L. Douglas Shoes sell for 3.50 and 4.00, Hanan Sonn shoes at 6.00, Styleplus suits at 17.00, Hart Schaffner Marx suits from 20.00, and John B Stetson hats at 4.00. Delivery to your post office is included and prices reflect eastern market levels.
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