13 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1912
Page
1
Santa Fe reports that all laws without emergency clause took effect September 9, establishing state and county highway commissions with unpaid members and a new $10 automobile license. License plates and state tag rules explained, with county tax tallies led by Chaves, Eddy, and Bernalillo. Editorial inserts reflect on natural wonders and travel, including the Canyon of the Colorado and remarks filled with humorous Local color.
A vivid, humorous sketch describes the Grand Canyon as a minor scar on Earth carved by the Colorado River. The piece likens its 100 mile length and 13 mile width to a wrinkle and notes its depth of 6,000 feet, playing with heroic prose and comic comparisons.
The piece notes that current hairdressing trends abandon the beaver fur look once common, drawing opposition from wigmakers and fashion observers. It laments the use of fur and reflects on the impact on muskrats used for beaver furs, highlighting a shift in style and concern for animal welfare.
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