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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1917
Page
4
Fragments describe a book binding style with a stenciled border and center design. Gray linen or crash fabrics are noted as durable materials for covers and pockets vary in size for different photographs.
The manager announces that star comedian Mr. C- cannot perform tonight due to illness and nervous exhaustion. Patrons react with confusion and jokes about advance payments, prompting a wry moment from the audience.
Speaking on children's diets, Dr Woods Hutchinson warns sugar and sweets drive cravings in children and women. He notes indulgence in candy cakes fruit and sweetmeats has reduced cravings and consumption overall.
A strange device once used in England to kill insured horses with a single quiet blow is being adopted in the United States. The gun fires a bullet into the brain, killing instantly without drawing attention, alarming observers in a quiet street.
A curiously worded exchange in which a guest asks why poor men tip more than rich men. The waiter replies that the poor man dislikes others knowing he is poor, while the rich man fears exposing his wealth.
The maguey, a cactus plant thriving on the Mexican mesa, supports many uses beyond ornament. Its branches yield aqua miel, a fermentable liquid used to make mezcal and tequila, noted for its medicinal and intoxicating properties. The plant also provides fiber for weaving baskets and clothing, with strong yet flexible fibers.
Note Sec 6 of the Act defines game fish including small and largemouth bass speckled trout and other species. It lists open seasons for various game fish and mentions common perch. The text reflects regulatory language from an early 20th century law synopsis.
The document lists hunting seasons across north and south of the 35th parallel, including deer, gray squirrels, wild turkeys, quail, and fish. It specifies open dates, possession limits, and license prices for residents and nonresidents, plus safety reminders and reporting procedures for fires and camping, with guidance to obtain licenses from county clerks via the State Game and Fish Warden.
Forest safety plea urges strict observance of six rules to cut the annual mountain fire losses. The article stresses discipline, prevention, and shared responsibility among residents to protect woodlands and settlements from wildfire threats.
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