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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
2
Roswell Daily Record details subscription terms and rates. It notes daily publication with Sunday exceptions, status as official paper of Chaves County and Roswell, and deadlines for advertisements to appear in the same day issue.
Roswell and Chaves County residents who arrived in or before 1885 plan an Old Settlers Society. A September 7 picnic at South Spring will honor pioneers who developed the Pecos Valley, irrigation alfalfa, artesian wells, and town growth, with past leaders War Captain Lea and Mayor J F Hinkle cited for lasting impact on prosperity.
In the Pecos Valley a legislative clash left Ballard smiling as a general fund appropriation was eventually voted for Chaves county, while the flood sufferers from earlier uproar went unpaid. The piece notes charity advertising is poor business and praises irrigation, with Roswell contractors busy and old settlers seen as country builders. Social items recount Mrs John W Rhea opening a new home with guests Miss Olivia Ledbetter and Miss Lula Richmond, decorations, games, and prizes.
Residents of Roswell build a progressive, wide awake reputation seen as beneficial for the town. Santa Fe aims to awaken and follow Roswell's example by pushing to the forefront.
The bilious and dyspeptic are constant pufferers and appeal to our sympathies. There is no one who may not be brought back to health and happiness by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. These tablets invigorate the stomach and liver and strengthen digestion. They regulate the bowsels. For sale by all dealers.
Roswell's Hon. Jerry Simpson is very ill with improved conditions raising hope for recovery. The editor notes he is among New Mexico's most able men and his loss would be severe to the Pecos Valley. The Record plans coverage before the Old Settlers event.
A report claimed ten miles of track washed out near Bovina after heavy rain but an investigation found it was an excited section boss who assumed the track was under water. The noon train was delayed. the afternoon train left Amarillo and Bovina late.
Artesia Lands offers bargains in desert assignments deeded lands and relinquishments. Buy in the dull season and secure the rise that will follow. John Richey & Sons Loose Lime available in any quantity for sanitary and disinfecting use Kemp Lumber Company East Fourth Street Phone 35.
In summer 1905 the Pe cos Valley System will offer round trip tickets to summer resorts in Colorado Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin and many other states at very low rates. Tickets on sale daily until Sept 30 with final return limit Oct 31. Call at ticket office for full information M D Burns Agent.
We can locate you on fine government land. Charges reasonable. —Discus, Frost & Co., Dexter, N. M. Stockard & Deen's fine drivers and pretty rigs are becoming so popular you have to phone ahead of time to get one for Sunday.
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