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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
2
Sierra County Advocate notes include Governor Hunt sending militiamen to Clifton to quell strikes, references to the 1915 New Mexico Blue Book, quotes on war and preparedness, a Texas widow shooting a lawyer, doubts about Mexican annexation of Texas, and Lloyd George noting German bolts.
The state tax commission fixes New Mexico's total taxable property at 305067965.14 dollars with Storm county at 5447258.80 dollars and a net raise over original valuation of 148178.80 dollars. The governor comments on recovering the 76000 dollars from a college fund lost in Smith's bank collapse. Some credit a vigilant official with preventing the evaporation of that sum.
Oliver Wilson prepares to receive the first payment from Royal John Mining Co for claims in the Grand Central district. The company notes plans for an auto road to Gilyer City, reflecting local development ideas.
Local visits thread through Lake Valley life with Mrs. Bob Richardson and family inviting neighbors to a dance, Mrs. Miller returning from California, and social trips by Mrs. Beals, Edith Mac Bigham, and Clarence Wilson. Bills mention bears near Osceola, and the Mothers' Club set to meet Friday at 2 30 p.m. plus plans for D. M. Nann’s new Berends ranch T room. A health tip on umbrellas follows.
In Kingston area, the Good Hope tunnel reaches about 90 feet with silver and copper showing. Grand Central mines south of Kingston gear up to process ores, with leases and bond talks under way for Grey Eagle claims on South Percha creek. Quartz tests near Kingston yield gold 24.80 from seven feet depth, encouraging further surface prospecting and deeper vein work.
Darwin Wolford and bride arrived home after a California wedding tour. County commissioners met in session for nearly four days this week. Henry Harden is home from...
A Cardui advertisement features Bettie Bullock of Catron Kentucky describing long term womanly troubles and recovery after using Cardus the woman’s tonic. The letter touts relief and urges readers to consult a pharmacist for Cardui with instructions from Chattanooga Medicine Co and a promotional booklet offered by mail.
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