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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
2
A San Francisco Examiner debate references General Otis in San Francisco and Manila and questions the need for large troop forces in the islands. Critics argue 15,000 troops could suffice, with many natives assisting to quell brigandage, while observers ask why 60,000 troops are kept if broader fighting is unlikely.
A sweeping critique laments the loss of domestic industry. The piece accuses Shylock-like presidents and Congress Democrats of destroying manufacturing, blaming silver and 1890s policies for a national decline. It argues Republicans betrayed the public, claiming reform failed and industry vanished.
A critical New Mexico letter questions the McKinley administration and silver policy, citing factional divisions and a call to defend fiat money. It criticizes prior launches of demonetization and recounts reactions of delegates, urging a stance against perceived copper and gold standards.
The fragment discusses a political editernity in the United States capital, referencing the administration and Washington. It mentions Pettitte and other named items, but the text is heavily garbled, leaving the main facts unclear and hard to verify.
The report questions sending American troops to Manila amid calls to pacify the Philippines. It cites General Choifie and references peacetime assumptions about the region, questioning authority and military commitments. The piece hints at broader public debate over U S involvement and the efficacy of military actions.
Sierra County Democratic convention scheduled for Thursday September 1900 at Hillivers, with delegates elected to represent numerous precincts. The meeting aims to nominate Democratic candidates for Congress and county offices, plus organize party representation across Sierra County and encourage voter turnouts.
A claim asserts deafness stems from an inflamed mucous lining of the auditory tube and can be cured by a remedy from a druggist. The ad promises a free book and offers a cure for catarrh related deafness with a money back guarantee if not helped.
An advertisement touts a tonic promising strength for women and general vitality. It claims no opium or narcotics, urging readers to send strips or stamps to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo for free medical advice and books.
An advertisement fragment lists metals including gold, silver, copper, and lead with references to copper and lead. The text is unclear and partially garbled yet signals a metal assay or trading theme common to a historical newspaper page. Entities mentioned include gold silver copper and lead.
The text records scattered references to elections, candidates, and venues. It mentions multiple places and dates in a disjointed form, with vague political or territorial notes and partisan tone.
Garbled notice from Daw Land Office dated September 14 1009 references a parcel lot and claimant names Milam McKin and others. It mentions a protest or claim process with notifications and dates for publication. The text is unclear but indicates official land filing actions and public notice requirements.
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