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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1916
Page
2
The Sierra County Advocate complains at Hillsboro New Mexico post office about transmission delays via U8 mails a second class matter official action and local issue affecting readership and distribution.
Sierra County Advocate covers regional news in Sierra County and the state of New Mexico, emphasizing local interests, community notices, and developments affecting residents across the border region.
The Republicans won a landslide, taking a governor, two senators, and four representatives to the U S House, giving full control of the state legislature. Democrats faced a strenuous effort but fell short.
The Maine National Guard unit along the border expressed opposition to Wilson's watchful waiting approach. The Second Maine Infantry voted over three to one in favor of Milliken, the Republican candidate for governor, signaling strong partisan support.
Hillsboro residents note local office seekers quietly campaigning with soft pencils. Col. W. H. Hopewell visited Hillsboro early this week. Jack Frost makes a frosty appearance this morning.
A historical quote by United States Senator Warren G. Harding condemns temporary prosperity tied to factory gains and human cost. He warns against celebrating wealth gained through blood and sacrifice and urges a prosperity rooted in peace rather than violence.
Kingston reports blackleg appearing among calves delaying local cattle work. Federal rules govern outbreak responses while the duck shooting season is set to begin October 16. Local residents share trips and visits, including Kabler ranch outing and El Paso travels. A Lyric Theatre postpones its first film to next Friday September 22.
The Williams family mourns the loss of their infant son who died on the sixth. The community extends sympathy to Ms and Mrs Glenn Williams and their bereaved parents in this hour of trial.
The World of New York accuses Mr Hughes of pro German sympathies and cites The Fatherland as the organ of those who seek U S aid to Germany. It presents ten questions intended to imply he is pro British, while the paper insists the charges reveal no bias but plain American neutrality.
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Miss Alice Carpenter that 252 women should back Charles E Hughes. He states Hughes has clearly taken the position and, regarding other issues, is entitled to support from men and women alike. Women in enfranchised states are urged to back him to aid sisters in non enfranchised states.
Special Master Lila Wolford announces a sale date October 8 at 10 a.m. at the court front door Hillsboro Sierra County New Mexico to satisfy a foreclosure judgment against Will M Robins and Juanita A Goren. Property to be sold includes Lots 1 and 2 in Block 48 Hillsboro Townsite with improvements.
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