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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate is entered at the Hillsboro post office in Sierra County New Mexico as second class matter for transmission through the US mails.
A. A. Jones defends congress members aiding districts while praising Harvey Fergusson for prioritizing measures to develop state resources. The piece warns against flashy campaigns and notes political trends, including anticipated Democratic support in Socorro County and Villa era comparisons.
John Lannon returned from Elo Paso yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lee Nations visited Hillsboro late last week. Miss Mildred McLanahan came back from California. Miss Hallie Neff, former private school teacher at the Nations ranch, has returned to Hillsboro.
Clovie New Mexico dispatch reports A. L. Awalt, Curry County clerk and Democrat, found guilty by a twelve man jury in less than twenty minutes. The case mirrored charges against Treasurer John F. Taylor, who resigned after a hung jury. Awalt contended the fees should be his until a salary law was provided.
Cattle herd movements ship from Osceola to Kansas City and a grand westward cattle drive departs Tuesday. Local residents attend gatherings and visits, including Beals at Albuquerque Grand Lodge and Mrs. Pierce Page visiting Chiri Cahuas country. Community notes cover housing purchase, boarding changes, and restoration plans for Tierra Blanca school house.
A fragment notes that a woman founder is claimed for the Japanese stage but highlights the onagata as the dominant tradition. It suggests modern actresses may replace male actors in time, altering the etugo custom and its dress customs as real women enter the stage.
A compact reflection on labor praising the steadfast worker. The passage asserts that a person devoted to their occupation remains equal to peers in effort and endurance, asserting superior perseverance and productivity across any field. It references Carlyle and cosmic harmony as a moral backdrop.
A quoted reflection from Ralph Waldo Emerson on self restraint and social duty. The speaker notes that harmony with a neighbor is possible when each acts within personal limits, but admits troubles arise when trying to direct another.
A reader asks why the Albuquerque Morning Journal aligns with the Democratic ticket. The paper defends its stance, condemns Republican corruption, cites past investigations, and urges voters to support Democrats to ensure honest government and tax relief in New Mexico.
A Kentucky reader recounts five years of stomach pain and headaches and credits Thedford’s Black-Draught for recovery after following a local plea for the remedy. An advertisement touts the product as vegetable based, safe for all ages, and urges households to keep it on hand.
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