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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1913
Page
3
Scarce readable snippet shows Sier A GouTy Advocate W Thompson proprietor. Subscription rates: One year and six months. Advertising rates: One inch ads with per line charges. Text appears handwritten and partially illegible.
Cder boarded the Bolender car last Monday heading for El Paso. The trip’s purpose was Mr. Wolford’s plan to invest goat money in an automobile. Frank Hiler was bound for Imperial Valley, California. A. M. Gillespie returned Friday from El Paso where he visited Mrs. Gillespie who was ill. Mrs. Gillespie did not return to Hillsboro, going home with her sister in Sherman, Texas. Gillespie was accompanied by his little daughter Nancy and his mother.
Local notes report bear hunting on the Jarlosa and early season opening November 1. Civil Service exam for postmaster in Hillstero on November 7. Brayton Campbell’s daughter Virginia Eve visiting El Paso. Roads, ranch visits, and court matters fill the week with jury commission sessions, survey work, and migrations between Hillsboro Las Palomas and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs. W. S. Hopewell, Angora goat events, and Mohair Association meetings in Kansas City Dallas with officers Mrs. W M Armer active in both.
Kingston reports the annual Dove mine assessment proceeding with Dye and Parks and the Kinney and Upchurch sisters visiting Robinson's cave last Sunday. Rafe Frown has accepted a forest service position. Mrs. L E Armer departed early this week for Kapas City.
General Sheridan and Secretary Belknap arrive in San Antonio. McKenzie orders two troops of the Fourth to escort the women back to Anadarko. Christy warns of trouble with the Indian problem and predicts prisoners’ return. Squaws, horses, and gifts follow as tribesmen honor him as a medicine prophet.
A 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars for catarrh cures and claims Hall's Catarrh Cure, produced by F J Cheney Company Toledo, can cure internally via blood and mucous membranes. Includes testimonials, price 75 cents, and a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Notice is hereby given that the annual stockholders meeting of the Wicks Gulch Mining Company will be held at the office of the companys agent in Hillsboro New Mexico at 11 AM October 9 1918 in accordance with the by laws M M Carpenter Secretary Oct 8 Advt
The State of New Mexico has made application for described unappropriated public lands. Adverse claimants or those asserting mineral status may file objections with the United States Land Office in San Cruces New Mexico. Jose Gonzales Register. First pub Aug 29 last pub Sept 26.
The Civil Service Commission announces Forest Ranger exams on October 21 and 22 in Silver City and at several U S points. This is the first ranger exam since 1911 and no test was held last year due to a large eligible list. Future appointments will come from those passing next month. Application blanks are available from the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission, Washington, D C.
The Crux delivers a witty exchange as a judge notes that a man in love may claim certainty about love yet remains ignorant of all else in a sharp courtroom moment. The line captures a playful clash of wit and law with terse humor.
A concise reflection on fame noting it is a fragile bubble rather than the sole driver of lasting impact, and that many factors beyond notoriety shape a person’s true influence and career.
Kensett Bros of Kingston New Mexico advertise first class lumber at 22 per run and second class at 614 per mil. Lumber can be delivered on request with an extra delivery charge.
The notice outlines season dates and limits for deer turkey quail dove and waterfowl with gan onl y limits. It lists weight and size limits for trout and bans on killing elk mountain sheep goat beaver and ptarmigan. It also notes licensing fees for residents and nonresidents and that certain game remains prohibited until 1917.
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