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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1905
Page
2
The Record is the official paper of Chaves County and the city of Roswell, serving as the county and city government notice and public record outlet.
The Carlsbad Current reports press deadlines for ads by eleven, notes renewed communications with outsiders, and mocks government and life insurance scandals. It praises Pecos Valley irrigation, forecasts prosperity from waters and rains, and notes improvements after recent floods. it situates hopes in continued irrigation, revived orchards, and a thriving alfalfa crop.
In a court discussion the distinction between principal and accessory in perjury is debated. The judge and attorneys argue the suborner should be tried only after the principal is proven, leading to case dismissals to allow legal review. Mention is made of Eddy county cattle, sheep, goats, and horses.
The Raton Range opines that irrigation efforts for storing floodwaters and reclaiming arid lands should match or exceed the push for statehood. Had half the energy been devoted to irrigation as to statehood, thousands more acres in the territory would be under irrigation today.
Sherman M. Bell ex Adjutant General of Colorado returns to Denver after a month touring New Mexico. He praises Pecos Valley soil and irrigation prospects, noting wells can water extensive acreage, while criticizing Colorado politics as rotten. He plans further trips to the Pecos Valley before winter.
From Los Angeles Times: The people of the United States should unite to urge Congress to frame land policies so only bona fide home builders can obtain government land. Without this, sickly, criminal, and insane migrants may flood the Atlantic Coast while strong Americans drift northward toward Canada, changing the nation’s current population in twenty years.
Damage to the Public Utilities Company dam is estimated at 1000 to 1500 dollars. The Pecos River concrete flume repair collapsed, costing 3000 to 5000 dollars to the Pecos Irrigation Company. The Dark Canyon flume was washed out. La Huerta wagon bridge and local railroad bridges at La Huerta and Dark Canyon destroyed. Telegraph communications cut off from the north. Carlsbad rain ended, Roswell residents finally received news from the city. Electric light and power plant may be out of operation for about a month.
The bilious and dyspeptic are constant sufferers who may be brought back to health by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. These tablets invigorate the stomach and liver, strengthen digestion, and regulate the bowels. For sale by all dealers.
The government land office reported two public business items. Thomas M. Lemay of Glenn New Mexico filed a 160 acre homestead claim covering parts of sections 12 and 13 in township 2 south range 23 east. Emet V Estill of Roswell filed a 320 acre desert claim covering parts of sections 9 and 10 in township 14 south range 25 east. A contest between W B Naylor and Susan A Tample was heard with a decision pending.
Describes good values in desert assignments deeded lands and relinquishments with advice to buy in the dull season anticipating price rises. JOHN RICHEY & SONS.
In summer 1905 the Pecos Valley System will sell round trip tickets to summer resorts across Colorado Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and many other states at very low rates. Tickets on sale daily until September 30 with final return limit October 31. Call at the ticket office for full information. M. D. Burns, Agent.
Kemp Lumber Company on East Fourth Street offers loose lime in any quantity for sanitary and disinfecting purposes. Call 35 to order or inquire.
A prominent Joplin Mo druggist asserts there is nothing on the market matching Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints. He states the preparation is sold and recommended, available from all dealers. Sick headaches from stomach disorder are quickly cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, also for sale by dealers.
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