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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1891
Page
2
The Hillsborough Advoca te notes Albuquerque may offer reward for the Wooton murderers and discusses Irish politics. It travels through mining history in New Mexico and Colorado, praising railroads, smelters, and capitalists, while urging ore exhibitions and a county effort for a fair display.
The Richmond mill runs on Snake ore and uses a Van Vousen steam jet pump to recycle water, boosting operation to fifteen hours daily. George Ross mine shows improving ore grade as depth increases. A rich copper sulphide pocket is found at Garfield, while Tom Lannor moves Happy Jack ore to Botanga mill. Local officials discuss water finds, claims, and potential mines with mixed fortunes.
An assay director at the Denver mint credits railroad improvements and new machinery for a surge in ore tonnage from Sierra County mines. Electrical power and skilled labor now exist, turning previously low value dumps into profitable ore. Fifteen years ago ore under $100 per ton was valueless. rail and smelting developments have transformed the industry.
W. M. Williams proprietor offers first class tin work of every description with prompt service. Local Hillsboro shop advertises skilled metalwork and quick turnaround for all tin related needs.
Multiple items including Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised for teething relief for fifty years, priced at twenty five cents a bottle. The South Homestake mine near White Oaks plans to resume work next week after a fire, with optimistic notes from Albuquerque Citizen. Also an 1891 Hillsboro notice offering house lot and furniture for sale to relocate to Arizona.
The advertisement touts Chamberlains Eye and Skin Ointment as a cure for Chronic Sore Eyes Tetter Salt Rheum Scald Head Old Chronic Sores Fever Sores Ecrema Itch Prairie Scratches Sore Nipples and Piles It is cooling soothing and has reportedly cured hundreds after other treatments failed It is sold in 25 and 50 cent boxes at Hillsboro Mercantile Co.'s Store.
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