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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1914
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate imprint shows it being entered at the Hillsboro Post Office in Sierra County New Mexico for transmission through the US Mails as second class matter.
The Sierra County Advocate pledges devoted service to Sierra County and the state, asserting impartiality and a focus on local interests. The paper frames itself as a staunch community voice across regional issues and public affairs.
A 1914 telegram from J H Paxton and Woodrow Wilson supporters urged voters in Santa Fe to back Harvey B Ferguson for Congress and Adolf Hill for state commerce commissioner. The message praised Ferguson’s service and urged return to the House to benefit the country.
Taxpayers of Sierra County warn against flashy tricks and self serving politicians as the November 3 election approaches. Voters weary of graft and deception hope to end the era of conceit and egotism by endorsing true reform.
A call urges Sierra County voters to elect men who will serve the public, protect taxpaying citizens, and avoid corrupt politics. It stresses choosing candidates with clean business and official records, who care for the poor and reject self glory and political gain.
A long roster of jurors is listed for grand jury service including Henry P. Barksdale Abran Jaya millo Wm Headstrong Ursulo Gonzales Z C Coates Pablo Samora Maximilano Sanches I W Mister W M Armour F Will John Gordon Abran Gonzales Che B L Ross Stephen Macy S A Cox KL Barka J P Nynn Jr J Wid Felix Lang Rafael Jaramillo B Hullinger Emmett Nann Vera Caruthers Nestor Padilla Chas W Rouse Pedro Vallejos J N Perguson Pentory B Crouch W C Cox Arch Latham Lee McLendon John G Warren V G Prujillo John Butecke B R Maddox Linstiee Baldes Luther Latham Jas Bourguet J T Abrahams Eurique Duran Octavanio Salseido Miguel P Apodaca John J Disinger Jane Oroczo Luis Baca A J Hirsch Hagar Williams Geo Disinger Geo W Bledsoe Teofilo Baca Ed Hale D B Morris Antonio Baca Alfred Ales Roy Johnson John Saucer Elpido Bencomo Fedrico Sedillo Salomon Tofoya Sr Call Gabriel Miranda Candelerio Martinez Jose Gonzales.
Local notices report Prof E V Wiseman teaching in Fairview and Prof August Mayer at Chloride with twenty pupils. Visitors include Mesd H M Raps and son Cornelian from Washington DC, and Mrs P H Winston of Chloride visiting Hillsboro. Mrs L J Mandell recovers at Chloride, while Wilsons from Chicago and Mr Martin of Cleveland stay with Mesars. Mrs Harry James and mother visit Kansas. Mrs Parkman of El Paso visits James ranch near Chloride. Reilly adds two rooms to his house near Pairview. other locals host visitors from Mt Paso and San Hearn. Governess Betelle Long engaged for Calhouns. C B Laidlaw campaigns in Sierra County. Farewell dance in Chloride on Nov 8 for Miss.
Hazel Belle Reilly is expected to attend the reconnicter of the year at Silver City. Fairview Cattle Company has sold cows and steers to be delivered Oct. 27.
A Albuquerque Morning Journal editorial explains why it supports the Democratic ticket in this campaign. It cites past Republican machine dominance in New Mexico, corruption, and misused taxes, urging Republicans to vote Democratic to advance honest government and state prosperity. It notes reduced state taxes under Democratic leadership and criticizes past Republican legislative inaction.
Legal notice noting proceedings or practice in the supreme courts of New Mexico and Texas, referenced from an office in Room 26 of Annijo Building at the corner of 8rd Street and Railroad Avenue. The text indicates a procedural or institutional context without detailing specific cases.
Elfejo Baca, attorney and councillor at law, will be present at all terres of Courta Bernalillo Valencia Sovorre and Sierra Counties. Deal in gold silver and copper mining properties in New Mexico.
A Kentucky resident recounts five years of stomach trouble and severe headaches ended after three months of Thedford's Black Draught. He credits the remedy for relief, noting its gentle, plant based formula suitable for all ages and urging families to keep a supply on hand.
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