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Newspaper
Sierra County Advocate
Location
Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1913
Page
2
Fred Sherman won the 105 2 10 mile Silver City Deming road race in a Ford 22m covering the course in 2 hours 27 minutes 17.6 seconds. The issue notes observers and other local items including political and county government scrutiny in Torrance and Dona counties.
Mr and Mrs B F Parks return from Hot Springs via Deming caring for their raven J Parks laid up with rheumatism D C Taylor shearing Angoras Son McBride of Sheldon Arizona visiting Nunn ranch TD M Nunn from El Paso with father Grandpa Nunn an 86 year old visitor Nelson briefly in Deming Circus day Mac Lathan back from Silver City Normal Miller takes up homestead near Ringer place McIntyre shipping bones hoofs and homes to Chicago hoping two 60 a ton Fisheres from Slease ranch cooling plans for Arizona and California Mrs Chas Graham celebrates a birthday.
A family birthday party for Mary Melva Sowell marked her fifth birthday with relatives including Mrs Chas Graham Eva H A Youst Mrs Jack Fergusson Mrs Leslié Sowell Eva Yoat Mabel and Minsie Schate Dorothy and Corinne Youst Jack Fergusson Jr Mary Sowell and Neil Graham attending. School opened Monday with Miss J Hitchens as watcher.
The Civil Service Commission in Washington announces a Forest Ranger exam to be held in October at a city with other union test sites on the same dates. This first ranger exam since last year’s postponement aims to fill anticipated vacancies from successful applicants next month. Applications are obtainable by writing the Secretary of the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
A Washington Star snippet captures an old-time friend remarking that society now feels less anxiety about social matters. Mr Carepox agrees that women’s social duties have shifted as they focus on keeping others out of certain circles.
The State of New Mexico, under the act of June 2 1910, applies for all of Sections 21 22 23 in Township 16 South Range 2 West, New Mexico Principal Meridian. Objections and claims of mineral character may be filed with the U S Land Office in Las Cruces New Mexico. First publication June 2013.
Dr W Farabee of Harvard University and three students will lead a three year research expedition next year to study the Amazon headwaters with a base at Avegulpa Peru.
Department of the Interior notice from the U S Land Office at Tava Onices dated Sept 5 1003 states Martin Miranda of Lerman Nebraska filed intent to make Final Proof to establish land claims for a homestead entry near Hillsboro. Names listed include Wa Wh tewwest Yoofllo Bava Cunhilio N Mf sido and Gabriel Miracda others with publication Sept 12 44.
Forest Service urges strict observance of six fire safety rules to reduce annual forest fire losses. Ensure matches are extinguished, ashes and cigarette stumps are disposed of safely, keep camp fires small, never leave them unattended, clear needles and grass around fires, and avoid bonfires when wind can spread flames.
If a fire is discovered, attempt to extinguish it if possible. If not, report immediately to the nearest U S Forest Ranger or State fire Warden. This guidance comes from the United States Department of.
The Sierra County Advocate continues its long tradition of printing legal and public notices, offering affordable and reliable service for required postings and official notices.
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