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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
2
The issue cites a census bulletin on New Mexico population totals of 195 310 with 104 228 males and 91 083 females and notes Indian numbers. It accuses the Republican administration of plans to extract 854 million more from taxpayers and criticizes the New Mexican for its reactions to surveyor general matters.
The Silver City Independent notes in strong terms that Grant County leaders push for a change in the county surveyor position. It argues that Aravt County, said to be New Mexico’s largest mining county, has benefited under the previous surveying leadership, contrasting with other counties’ calls for reform.
The article recounts lavish rewards for generals including Lord Wolseley, Lord Roberts, and Wellington, with huge sums and pensions. It mentions Concha Mendez defending the dead emperor and empress, refusing to vilify the deceased, amid a crowd’s reaction at a theater in Queretaro.
The ad proclaims Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription strengthens weak babies and aids nursing mothers. It promises easier childbirth, better nourishment for the infant, and healthier, happier families. A testimonial mentions a patient in Mayana and urges sending one cent postage to Dr. Pierce for his Common Sense Medical Adviser.
A white man named Hoffmann was likely stabbed to death by a Mexican before the assailant began shooting. Police have not released full details as the investigation continues.
Fragmented notes describe a woman widow saved by King’s New Discovery after Poene monik fear in Machin Me Lincoln and a wreck on the Great Northern road near Nyack Montana leaving Thirty six men lost plus accounts of local officials and druggists Miller Ludlow.
The advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pill as a powerful health tonic promising to transform weakness into energy and mental power. Sold by CC Miller, druggist, at 25 cents per box.
An old advertisement offers a $100 reward for any case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Remedy. It lists Cunsry & Co as Ohio suppliers and Wear & Treax as wholesale druggists, with testimonials from local businessmen. The copy touts internal medicine, blood and mucous membrane action, and a price of ten dollars per bottle available from druggists.
An incident near mile post 12 on the El Paso and Northeastern KR involves an altercation with several Mexicans who attacked a man while he dealt poooty in a saloon. He drew a gun and fired, aiming to protect property amid chaotic confrontation.
A dense 1901 Sierra County tax roll lists personal property, cattle, and mines with values and penalties across Kingston, Chloride, Fairview, and surrounding precincts. The entry includes numerous owners, parcels, improvements, and delinquent amounts, reflecting land and mine holdings in multiple precincts and town lots with precise valuations and penalties.
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