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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1913
Page
3
The fragment from the Sierra County Advocate lists pricing details for subscriptions and advertisements. It notes rates for one year, six months, and one month, with per line and per inch charges and a 20 cent writing fee. It identifies W. C. Thompson as proprietor and is dated Friday September 12, 1913.
Mr and Mrs Chas Anderson and daughter Tela return from Denver Sheppard sells saloon to A Elwood A newborn son to Mr and Mrs Juan Trujillo District Attorney H A Wolford returns from Los Lunas Public school opens with August Mayer principal and Eva Upchurch and Lolita Alexander in charge Enrollment around eighty Flood hits Pereira creek washing away part of Tom Rix Place home injuring grounds and livestock Observers from El Paso inspect old John Cross lands for Austin Marr company Palomas cattle firm considering US land purchase amid unrest in Mexico
The Palomas company and associates plan to stock Sierra county with 25,000 head of cattle if permits allow. Rain scarcity left the range not in prime condition and Mr. Stevenson reports general satisfaction with overall conditions. He recently spent time in Mexico where rebels captured him, paying 810,000 Mexican for his release along with his son and range foreman.
In Long Beach California on September 4 1913 Mrs Fred Phillips hosts Mesdames Keller and Tittmanaged Leatherbee during a Southern California trip. The gathering is described as very happy and enjoyed by all especially Mrs Phillips during their social visit.
Andy Head and George McKinney report rich ore discovery at Lookout. A Sunday morning发现 Gypsy encampment appeared in town with wagons, horses, camp fires, and vivid dress. Stolen goods recovered after a tense search by the justice of the peace. Camp dispersed as townsfolk relaxed. Scotty McIntyre reportedly did not sleep Saturday night. Mrs. Lou McBride of Sheldon Arizona visits her parents. Juan Carabajal, worker in Virginia, narrowly escaped a 200-pound rockfall hitting his head last week. Lannon saloon stock moved to Hillsboro.
Advertisement from 618 Commonwealth Bridge, Dept L, Denver Colorado invites special privilege correspondence for loans at 6 percent to purchase, build, improve, extend or refund mortgages or other security terms. Aug 29 notice.
The State of New Mexico seeks to locate public lands described by legal land survey references under the 1910 act. Objections and claims must be filed with the Agister and Receiver, US Land Office, Las Cruces, NM, by the last publication date. Jose Gonzales, Agister, announces first in Aug and last in Sept.
John C G Plemmons claims administrator directs all creditors and interested persons to settle claims against the estate of Bachvin H. Fookes promptly. First publication July 11.
Kingston residents report welcomed rains after drought. Will Kennett spent Monday in Hillsboro. Johnnie Brown, injured in a horse accident, shows improvement. R C Stevens stayed in Kingston for several days. Ray Grayson traveled through town returning to NAN ranch. Sim Reid headed to Fierro seeking work. Elizabeth Kinney Eva Upn church Darwin Wolford and Joe Parks visited the Black Range on Sunday.
Department of the Interior Las Cruces land office publishes that Oc Laviano Salcido of Derry New Mexico filed intent to make final five year proof to establish a homestead claim on Lots 9 10 Section 6 Lot 1 Section 7 Township 178 Range 4 W NM PB Meridian. Evidence to be taken September 4 1918 before the Register and Receiver. Witnesses listed: Felix Trujillo Juan Chabes Ign es Vaca Gonzalo Vaca all of Derry New Mexico. First pub July 41.
Public notice seeks a healthy sturdy old man to do light chores in a very small space. No livestock. a single family member. Applicants must be at least 45 years old. Apply by letter only with full particulars to H M, Co Advocate. Advt. Aug. 8.
Warning against mercury based ointments for catarrh printed in an old advert. Cautions about potential harm when absorbed through mucous membranes. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Care by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as a safe alternative. Includes claim of no mercury and testimonials available. Also notes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
First class lumber offered at two dollars at will with second class fourteen dollars at will. Lumber delivered on request with delivery extra charge. Kingston NM firm Kennett Bros markets these rates and services to customers.
The text outlines seasons and limits for deer turkey quail doves ducks and other game. It notes weapon restrictions gun or rod and line, possession and size limits, and hunting periods from 1912 with licenses: resident $1.50 and nonresident $10.00.
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