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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
6
DES MOINES IOWA Aug 10 street car employees plan a walkout on August 23 unless a wage increase is granted They will strike individually to prevent company attempts to obtain an injunction against a collective action Also includes an ad for car supplies and a separate Nashville suffrage note.
Albuquer que Evening Herald reports Governor Larrazolo may accept the Republican nomination for congress and step aside as governor to aid party chances. The piece notes opposition to his re election and the potential realignment of party leadership. In Denver, Leonard Wood met tramway and city officials to try to break a streetcar strike deadlock as strikebreakers run cars amid union talks.
Nashville governor says suffragists won as the house tabled action to defer ratification of national suffrage until mass county meetings can be held. A bill for mass meetings on August 21 was used to stall, with defeat seen as likely to trigger immediate favorable action.
Four ancient skeletons were unearthed in the garden of Forbes Robertson's house in Dover England. Rumor spread that England's greatest Hamlet might recite the "Alas poor Yorick" speech again, even in retirement, prompting speculation about a private staging for the gardeners.
The Howard Electric Bath is installed at the Beauty Parlors by Mrs. C. A. Porter. The ad claims the bath relieves pain and rheumatic conditions, with benefits from renewed nerve force and increased circulation, inviting readers to try it with a trial.
The American Legion explains medal applications under War Department authority. Posts assist ex-service men to fill forms on a typewriter, notary services provided, and applications go to the Army Recruiting Office for approval and shipment from Philadelphia. Medals mailed to the address on the application. post holds or presents them at Armistice Day ceremonies. Hartford reports a New England fruit show set for November 5 to 9 with cash prizes, while Portland highlights Miss Henrietta McKaughan’s Olympic route hike in mountain climbing attire. Denver notes persistent tramway strike with no settlement hoped after strike vote against company's terms.
Mrs. Denning and her son Pruit returned to Roswell from Billings Montana after two weeks away. Pruit sustained a serious pool injury requiring their early departure.
Colonel and Mrs Pistole left their cabin at Ruidoso yesterday and traveled by train to Artesia today, ending a brief visit in the mountains and continuing their travel schedule.
C. H. Cameron of the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. departed at noon for Carlsbad on company business.
In Yellowstone Park Mrs Joseph E Rhea and party arrived August 7 by Mrs Rhea's Franklin sedan with no car trouble, after a ten day trip. In Warren Indiana Frea J Green and family, who spent time in Roswell, leave today for home. Fred Sproul of Eldorado Kansas, a well known oil man, is in Roswell on several days business.
Mrs. J. P. Burns and daughter Kathleen visiting Clovis plan social calls. A new shoe store to be opened by C. B. Stowe will occupy and extensively remodel the office room of Gessert & Sanders Abstract Co in the Allison building.
Gessert and Sanders Abstract Co will relocate into the First State Bank and Trust Co addition this Saturday August 14 and will be ready for business on Monday.
A court order directs trial in a civil suit filed by Citizens National Bank of Roswell against R P Behes. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the action centers on a banking dispute and pending judicial resolution.
Mrs. Burton Taylor Williams of Clovis arrived yesterday for a few days visit with Miss Mary Kellahin. They were friends at Silver City Normal. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Prager, who have spent a month in New York markets buying for Price & Co., are expected home tomorrow.
Louis and Myron Prager return home after a summer visit with relatives in Los Angeles, resuming routines and reporting the trip details.
J. F. Woolf and family of Burk Burnett visit C. W. Woolf. J. F. Woolf has been with the Burk Burnett pipeline company for some time.
Notice invites ex service men to two lectures on Bee Keeping and Poultry Husbandry. Subjects are organized by Agricultural Department and Federal Board for Vocational Education. Send name to Room 230 Federal Building. Office hours 1 to 4 30 P M. Public welcome to hear dates announced later. W A McDowd leaves for Ft Worth to return in ten days to start business in Roswell.
R. W. Cumpsten formerly with the Hull-Laster Co. departed yesterday for Hagerman for business matters.
An ad style note touts Gilmore's drinks made from Pure Soft water with Strawberry, Cherry, Lemon Sour, Cream Qoda, Root Beer, Blood Orange and Concord Grape flavors. A local item reports J. L. Melton of 708 West 4th Street returning yesterday from a few days in Clovis.
Visiting Mrs Ed Walker and Mrs Allen Gav of Los Angeles arrived to visit Hagerman. Misses Lillian Evans and Carmin Jacobson left for a few days in Hagerman. The Roswell Pump Co advertises readiness for any job. Troy Akin and his young daughter returned from San Diego with the family noting a sad loss.
Gob Slaughter Jr of Dallas and Bill Byers of Dallas arrived in Roswell by air from Lubbock, covering 200 miles in 1 hour 30 minutes. Slaughter praised Roswell as having a fine landing field southwest of St Mary’s hospital and suggested marking it with a large white circle. They complimented Roswell’s trees and streets and noted the field as best in the country. Mr and Mrs G A Lannon of California are en route to Pineville. Lowe Keel returned from a business trip to lower valley points.
Lee Crane of Bloom Cattle Co visited today for ranch supplies. Bryans of Dublin Texas arrive to visit F. T. Bryan in Joyce Pruits area. Virgil Moore reports two eastern firms plan deep tests and 20 proof wells east of Lake Arthur. 360 acres state lease near Moore holdings runs to 1921 with four years left. Will sell 40 to 360 acres at 1.50 per acre. Service Men notice for medals and cavalry enlistments in Germany. Ex servicemen directed to contact Miss Vera P Speck for Spanish course at 1:00 to 4:80 PM.
Thos J Pearson, a dentist, will operate in Roswell from the first to the fifteenth of each month. X ray diagnosis and nerve blocking are available. Office is Room 20 at First National Bank Building, Roswell. Phone 147 17tfo.
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