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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
4
Washington reports the State Department has told the American commissioner at Riga to prepare to receive Americans who were imprisoned in Soviet Russia and are now reported released.
Naples Italy August 5 another Caruso will has been found Its existence was revealed when the singer s lawyer at Florence wired the executor that Caruso drew his last will there ten days ago Caruso instructed him not to reveal the will until three days after his death Its contents were not made known
Mr and Mrs H A Bullock and daughter Mrs Carl Neal of Sweet Water Texas are visiting Roswell for a few days and plan to locate in Roswell.
Fair weather tonight and Saturday for Roswell and the Pecos valley. In New Mexico generally fair in the south with thunderstorms in the north this afternoon or tonight, cooler tonight in the extreme north. Saturday, fair in the south and unsettled in the north with cooler conditions in the northeast portion.
Multiple complaints filed in police court. F H Vorhies accuses Robert L Slaughter Jr drunk and disorderly and the city adds speeding. Both hearings set for next Monday at 9 AM. Jesse Peek charged drunk and disorderly. Evan Hargrove found guilty of vagrancy with a 20 day sentence suspended on work. H C Moore vagrancy complaint filed. Clardy’s Dairy advert announces early morning and evening milk deliveries Phone 796 for breakfast.
Fire Chief Charles Whiteman announces a free shower bath at the fire station at Third and Virginia. The facility opens at 6:30 tonight and will be free to all. Bathers may come in bathing suits or dress at the station. The baths will be open every night.
The Bateman club held a well attended meeting last night with engaging remarks by W. A. King about his Las Vegas visit. Next Thursday President Cook of Montezuma College at Las Vegas will be welcomed here with a club dinner.
San Francisco police report Rev. Father Patrick Hesley of Colma disappeared Tuesday after a letter demanded his return. Hegley’s whereabouts are unknown and investigators pursue leads in the case.
President Harding cut vacation plans to visit Gorham New Hampshire to speak to several hundred disabled service members at the government hospital. The stop underscores wartime veterans' concerns and national gratitude as he travels through the region.
An investigation of the American occupation of Haiti and Santo Domingo has begun. Oswald Garrison Villard and Horace Knowles testified before a senate committee with charges. The report also includes Roswell ordinance No 23 mandating weed cutting on all city properties.
Purity Creamery advertises cottage cheese on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with cream added. Davidson couple travel to Carlsbad for road matter duties and to visit friends Mrs Dearborn.
Chic Brandon, a former Pittsburgh NL player who took part in the 1909 World Series, will start for Woodward tomorrow against Roswell. Tomorrow is Ladies Day at the park with free admission for all ladies, promising one of the season’s best games.
Johnson Coal Co will sell only for cash after this week affecting profits. H B Johnson, dealer in all kinds of fuel, advertises. Visiting relatives Mrs C A Vandewart and Miss Blanch Vandewart arrived from Boston for extended visit with Will and Ralph Vandewart in the city.
E. M. Spencer departs tomorrow night for Los Angeles to join Mrs. Spencer and their child on a three week tour of southern California points of interest.
Eva Roxanna Beal infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sydney A Beal of 902 North Main street died this morning at three months. The remains will be shipped tonight to Elida where a burial will be made.
M W Evans of Lake Arthur spent the morning in town attending to business. M W Monteal of Dexter also visited the city for business purposes.
Say It With Flowers offers cut flowers and artistic floral designs for weddings and special occasions. The shop specializes in bespoke arrangements, wedding bouquets, boutonnieres, and decorative displays for ceremonies and receptions.
Des Moines Aug 5 commissioner John Budd of public safety backs a plan to grant buses the franchise of street routes. He says motor transport replacing street cars has been successful with no confusion on the second street car pass day.
Dr Calloway was found guilty of murdering his wife and sentenced to thirty seven years in the penitentiary by a jury. He shot his wife and himself months ago. A Capitan theatre show announced today features The Killer, a Benjamin B Hampton photoplay adapted from Stewart Edward White novel with Frank Campeau and Claire Adams in lead roles.
Arthur Seligman, chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, calls the Democratic State Convention to meet in Albuquerque on August 8 at 2 PM to select a U.S. senator nominee for the September 20 special election. Chaves County has 23 convention votes. Urges fullest participation by women and invites all eligible voters across parties to take part. A state central committee meeting is also set for Albuquerque on August 17 at 2 PM.
State Superintendent John V. Conway announces statewide teacher examinations on August 26 and 27 to be administered by county superintendents. No other exams will be held this year.
After the show you can find good eats and cold drinks at Frost's Cafe open all night with plenty of light. Drive or dance there for a late night bite or drink in a lively, well lit setting.
An August advertisement from Los Angeles promotes YMCA Auto Repair School offerings. The clipping shows a brief note about the program, location, and timing, indicating community skill courses for auto repair apprentices.
Rosweil Auto Co advertises Johnsons Prepared Wax for woodwork and cars. Product highlights include shine protection and easy application. Contact Rosweil Auto Co for pricing and availability.
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