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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1910
Page
4
Governor Hagerman defends the initiative and referendum amid insurgent activity in Chaves County. He argues limits on party stance, urges checks on representatives, and notes Swiss experience showing cautious, sustained use with improved elector clarity and accountability.
In New Mexico’s discussion of statehood the speaker defends the average citizen’s fitness to pass laws and urges intimate involvement in legislation. Governor Hagerman stresses school lands and economy while Democrats advocate their platforms. Robert Kellahin ends with a call to Republicans to engage, though his effort fades as he criticizes restrictive laws.
Al Smith resigns after five years with Roswell Auto Company as driver of the automobile stage between Roswell and Vaughn. He will manage G. F. Billings sheep ranch in Galleo canyon, 65 miles northwest of Roswell, and leaves this week for new duties.
J. A. Rash, visiting Roswell with Mrs. Rash at sister in law Mrs. W. C. Burrus, leaves for Oakton Kentucky to close out interests. He plans to return September 9 and take a job in the Joyce Pruit Co grocery department, and he and Mrs. Rash will make Roswell their home.
Artesia resident Mrs. W. S. Senwartz arrived for a brief stop with Mrs. J. J. Beck then will visit Oklahoma briefly before proceeding to Hiram Ohio to stay nine months with her son who is studying there.
Sheriff Ed Connell arrived from Hereford Texas with his family for a two week visit with his brother in law W P Holland. He returned to Hereford this morning on official business and plans to rejoin his family in a few days.
Conductor Kenny Read filled in for W. S. Albert who left for Clovis and Albuquerque to meet his family in California after two months on the beaches. For cabs call No. 9-City Livery.
James R. Irwin writes from Roswell New Mexico praising the citys growth. He lists landmarks including a $50000 militia academy and a $125000 courthouse, notes orchards alfalfa and artesian wells, and gives prices for apples peaches butter milk eggs and labor. He offers assistance to readers considering moving west.
Mr and Mrs C E Mitchell of Alamagordo arrived yesterday for a few days visit and to spend time in the area.
Topeka Kansas August 17 Eastern Kansas was drenched by rain after a severe electrical storm. The heavy downpour threatens the corn crop but caused little damage overall.
An Iowa picnic invites all residents of Iowa now in the Pecos Valley to attend at Slaughter Grove on Thursday August 25. Attendees are urged to bring well filled baskets by order of the committee.
T H Day, longtime Sacramento mountains cattleman, leaves for Calhart Texas to enter real estate after closing his cattle business.
Mrs Rose Quarterman and her daughter arrived from Natchez Mississippi and will resume residence in Roswell after about a year away. They have many friends here who are glad to welcome them back.
D A Adams a rancher from Wilcox Cochise County Arizona left this morning for Portales to view the opening of a large pumping plant He plans to gather items for a similar project in dais County
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