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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
A reflective Tribune-like piece discusses political climate and the era of Theodore Roosevelt and Taft. It mocks opponents and envisions a future with Flying Machines and Wireless Statesmanship. The article ends urging sane reform and correct legal practices.
A column contrasts gradual reform with violent movements, praising Prohibition progress in Roswell and Artesia, citing Schoonover and rose of sentiment. It then shifts to Henry Watterson's Naples letter on Theodore Roosevelt, detailing his rise, deeds, and enduring public figure status through diverse exploits and leadership.
A mix of town lot sales used machinery land and household items. Includes two Artesia lots, a 16 horsepower Fairbanks Morse engine, scholarship at Woolver ton College, six steam drilling machines, a gas engine and pump jack, a Jersey cow, 20 irrigated acres at 60 per acre, furniture library 300 volumes chickens and rent space, plus help wanted for sales agents and a housekeeper. References available for a bookkeeper position.
A series of rental ads list several properties in Roswell with descriptions including 6 room residence and bath modern near center, 719 N Main room with modern conveniences, 509 N Bea two rooms, 600 N Sen furnished room for one or two gentlemen, and an 8 room modern house at 5th and Mo Avenue. Roswell Title & Trust Company appears as the listing source.
Cream made under the gore food and drug act available from Haynes and Bonney. R H Croxton left for points south after business for American Tobacco Co. I E Thompson offers tree spraying service with four years experience. Fish and Game Laws prohibit bass possession outside Oct 15 to May 15, doves Aug 1 to May 1, and quail Nov 1 to Jan 1. Roswell Rod and Gun Club offers rewards for law violators and for use of explosives on fish.
The Record announces Jerry Carter as a candidate for County Commissioner in the Third District and J. T. Evans for Probate Judge, both subject to the Democratic primary. It also notes W. M. Atkinson as a candidate for re election in the Second District and W. R. Kenney for re election as County Surveyor, both subject to Democratic primaries.
A. R. Forsyth announces candidacy for Assessor of Chaves County in primaries or convention, stating intent to win the office. The declaration signals Forsyth will pursue party nomination and seek election to the county assessor post.
The notice proclaims James Sutherland as a candidate for County Treasurer of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries. It names the office and party, signaling the upcoming selection process and political context.
J H McPherson is nominated as a candidate for County Treasurer and the Superintendent of Schools position is opened. Charles C Hill is announced as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools of Chaves County, both subject to Democratic primary action.
Charles L. Ballard announces his candidacy for sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic primary election action. The filing notes Ballard seeks the party nomination and will face primary voters to determine the Democratic candidate for the office.
A notice announces Jas W Mullens as a candidate for Probate Clerk in the Democratic primary election in Chaves county.
In Chaves County probate matters the office of Probate Clerk F P Gayle conducts routine filings and administration. The note indicates Gayle oversees clerical duties related to estates and wills within the county legal framework.
N. J. Fritz of Hagerman announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the Third district subject to the primary. He emphasizes local concerns and will seek support from residents and party members ahead of the election.
Election notice lists judges M Finley George T Davis and Ira P Wetmore and clerks Edward Ellis and J A Williams for the local election. The readable fragments identify official roles but omit dates places or further instructions.
Small gold watch with chain lost. engraved initials S. L. D on both items. Return to this office for liberal reward.
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