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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1906
Page
2
In Roswell on May 19 1903 the era of joint statehood for New Mexico is weighed against single statehood. Judge Richardson may be swayed by future congressional prospects. The Record stresses Jeffersonian democracy and calls for a strong 200 man delegation to Washington to win support for statehood.
The Record presents Judge Richardson views on joint statehood, noting publication does not imply endorsement. It discusses editorial stance, the role of newspapers in public opinion, and the practical politics facing New Mexico and Arizona voters amid the statehood question. Arizona appears likely to vote down.
A humorous Roswell Eagles party traveled to Carlsbad to establish a new aerie on the road to El Paso. The group sought a rest stop for the traveling birds and to provide a home for Carlsbad Eagles and their friends. Members included F A Mueller F B Moon W L Ray John Fisher H C Kendall Bruce Jones Pete Bemis Percy Atkinson A J Aukerbrand C L Murray Will Davis Dr E M Fisher J D Harned Tom Davenport and H S Nowlan with Davenport now living in Carlsbad after visiting relatives.
Local brief mix lists shop ads for Tex. footwear wagons and buggy parts at 29 cents and 1 cent per item, sales at Sacramento Market, blue print maps of Roswell oil fields, and numerous notices of travel. Citizens including Frank Divers, J M Russell, Z F Deen, Maud Lewis, and Captain Jack Fletcher appear in travel and sale notes with several trade and land ads.
The Pecos Valley Telephone Company completed a line from Roswell to Elida enabling new communication from Carlsbad to Elida. Roosevelt County Telephone plans to finish the Elida to Texico line soon and hopes to connect Texico to Albuquerque, linking Pecos Valley with Denver Santa Fe Las Vegas and Albuquerque.
One of the neatest complete homes with modern conveniences in Pecos Valley. Rented for 42.50 monthly. Will sell for 250 less than actual cost. Located first house north of Dr. Veal on Richardson Avenue. Call Totten Kenneth's ranch Artesia or address Chris Totten. Also offers lower abstract prices. Carlton Bell. Thwing couple from Houston recently arrived to review the oil situation.
E. T. Amonette, leading local saddle and harness dealer, nears completion of repairs and enlargement of his building. He adds boot and shoe manufacture to his operations and will employ a repairer. Custom footwear costs a bit more but is guaranteed to fit and durable.
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