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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
3
John M. Keith writes from Artesia noting local events and community updates in the newspaper column style. The piece reflects the period tone and community focus of the Artesia Advocate.
A folk tale lampoons a town croaker who belittles local merchants, doctors, lawyers, and officials. After a mule ends his railing with a fatal end he dies and the townspeople celebrate his slander’s demise with holiday cheer. The coroner and undertaker figure in a darkly comic finale.
The St. Petersburg report notes the August 10 attempt on Grand Duke Nicholas near Krasnoye Selo. Despite the danger, the emperor and imperial family remain in place with six guard regiments deployed. A grand review is planned for August 19 before the family moves to Tsarkoe Selo.
San Francisco reports J C Stubbs traffic director of Harriman, Chicago, has reportedly accepted a 70000 dollar yearly offer from an English railroad to manage the companys American travel in London. William Spross is said to take his place at 50000 dollars, with Harriman keeping Stubbs to year end.
My Cottage for sale in Pecos Valley with modern conveniences rents for 42.50 monthly. Selling for 250 less than cost. Located first house north of Dr Veal on Richardson avenue. Contact Totten Kenneth's ranch Artesia or address Chris Totten 761f. Also fifty acres of Honds land with water rights for dairy farming. Box 413 Roswell NM for details. Loans 500,000 on irrigated farms offered by J B Herbst Financial Agent 303 N Main. Cowboy boots made to order at Amonett's harness factory.
Farm for sale due to owner's death offers 2024 acres of cultivated land with water rights and artesian well. Features include a new eight-room house, eight room residence, 60 acres of two year old orchard, six acres bearing, 100 acres alfalfa, and several outbuildings. Cash price $10,000 with balance on terms. Trustees John W Warren and W C Winston, Roswell New Mexico.
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