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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1914

Page

4

Wuck Deserted Republican for Democratic in State and Nation

A fragmented, opinionated review credits luck and political shifts for Democratic gains. It cites figures like Champ Clark Ike Underwood Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, praises tariff and currency reforms, notes Mexican policy successes, and lauds Harvey Fergusson while criticizing Gov McDonald and Hubbard-Trolt-Catron-Spiess era moves.

Democratic Party Champ Clark Congress Ike Oscar Underwood

Voters urged to oppose three proposed state constitutional amendments

The article argues the three amendments are unnecessary and vicious and urges voters to reject them at the polls on election day. It emphasizes there is no good reason to adopt any of the amendments and calls for voting against all of them.

Democrats Call for State Legislature Victory

Political affairs loom as election nears. The piece urges New Mexico electors to keep focus on electing a Democratic legislature this fall, arguing Democratic national control has been successful and should guide state politics. It calls on every Democrat to stay alert.

Las Vegas New Mexico Hols O. Bursum Berna- Milo County Frank A. Hubbell Hagerman Ww. H. Gillenwater A. Otto R. H. Hanna W. ©. McDonald Washington

Congressman Fergusson Seeks Mining Tax Relief Legislation

Congressman Fergusson introduced House legislation to exempt mining operations in the west from assessment work for the current year. The mining men must inform Congress of how the issue affects them to secure passage, as many lawmakers lack interest or understanding of small miners’ problems under present rules.

Congressman Fergusson West House of Representatives Congress

Temporary wedding postponed as bride elopes with Tham Jonsing

In a satirical Harper's Weekly snippet a character laments the postponed ceremony as the bride runs off with a man named Tham Jonsing, sparking surprise and gossip among onlookers.

Smithers Mistah Smithers Rastus Jonsing Harper's Weekly

Cheerful Breakfasters Quote by Helen Thornycroft Fowler

A brisk aphorism on human nature: people tend to be kind once they know you, while the world masks true courtesy with social form. The speaker contrasts how breakfast companions feel more genuinely warm than dinner acquaintances.

Hllen Thornycroft Fowler

We Favor Stricter State Boards

A Honolulu doctor argues for tighter state medical boards noting patients are discharged after about two weeks. He claims some improve, most worsen, and few die, but praises the doctors’ strong powers of resistance.

Fionolulu

Far Best From Him Tallor Wealth Clash

In a Boston Transcript exchange, a dialogue pits a demanding caller against a man who resists letting inherited wealth alter his simple ways. The caller presses to settle a claim while the heir asserts wealth should not change his habits.

Boston

Wife Remembers and Notions of Youthful Sense

A wife recalls how husbands think they are wiser in love than their sons, noting the gap between memory and present behavior. Her candid view highlights the ease she perceived in his youth and the challenges of growing up in romance.

Reformation Efforts for Youth and Elder Focus

A historical reflection notes that reforming youth and guiding aged individuals is challenging yet essential. Quoted words from Joseph Johnson highlight the reformer’s arduous role and limited optimism in shaping lifelong habits across age groups.

Joseph Johnson

Football condemned as a bloodly and murdering practice

The piece cites The Anatomie of Abuses (1583) describing football as a bloodly and murdering practice. It notes arguments about violence and the dangers players face when tackling, including matches played on hard stones and rough terrains.

Making Happiness: A Quest to Brighten Others

A reflective essay on daily acts of kindness over a hero’s grand feats. The author argues that true happiness arises from living to make others happy, revealing a profound, lasting joy in ordinary deeds.

William George Jordan

Extracts From the Game Law of New Mexico 1912

For sportsmen we publish key points of the New Mexico game law effective June 14, 1912. Deer may be hunted with gun from October 1 to November 15 each year, with a limit of one deer per person per season. Wild turkey may be hunted with gun from November 1 to January 15, with a possession limit of four at one time.

New Mexico

State wildlife regulations on possession and licenses

The notice lists hunting and trapping rules by species and season. It specifies bag limits such as thirty in possession for certain species, seasonal windows from November to January or May to October, weight and size limits, and prohibits killing or injuring protected animals like mountain sheep and ptarmigan. It also outlines license costs for residents and big game licenses.

Forest Fire Safety Rules From 20th Century Pan

Instructions stress safe campfire practices including extinguishing out matches and stubs, keeping fires small and clear of flammable debris, never leaving a fire unattended, avoiding bonfires, and reporting any fire immediately to a U S Forest Ranger or state fire warden.

U.S

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