Splendid Allegorical Spectacle to Be Carried Out in Sacramento
A grand allegorical irrigation pageant planned for Sacramento next month features twenty floats tracing irrigation history from ancient Egypt to California. Twenty thousand figures in exotic costumes, armored by electric lights, will be drawn by superbly caparisoned steeds. A dragon from China and scenes from ancient Egypt and Aztec worlds are among the relied upon depictions, with prominent participants from across California expected to attend.
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Sacramento
Egypt
Linis
Cali
den Tracerix
Eve Mento
Jengin
Chinji
California
About That Calf in Deming Headlight Rumor
Rumor indicates the President is satisfied that mis filing the condition of things in the Territory at the time was not as reported.
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Deming
Thig
Property Transfers Reported In Local Deeds
Bean and wife convey to J H Mead ows for 1400 dollars lot 3 block 19 West Side add Roswell. J J Gilmore and wife convey to Thomas L Carothers for 2000 dollars lot 5 block well and water right thereto. Edna T Bowman and husband convey to EPa for 2000 dollars the north half well containing about 5 acres.
Water rights on interstate streams to top irrigation congress
The session of the National Irrigation Congress will prioritize interstate water rights with Dr Elwood Mead leading the committee. Mead, renowned irrigation law expert, has guided the committee since last congress and will report on questions arising around waters and interstate allocations as the Supreme Court has shaped precedent. The piece also notes Roswell showing the French film Sleeping Beauty at Majestic tonight.
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Elwood Mead
Kman
Mead
Connll
Nied
United States Supreme
Stupendous Work Shown At National Irrigation Congress
The National Reclamation Service will present stereopticon pictures at the Fifteenth National Irrigation Congress in Sacramento. An evening session will feature an illustrated lecture by Director F H Were, chief engineer, outlining the work from its inception. The display aims to show Uncle Sam’s efforts to create new farms and homes for the people of the country.
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National Reclamation Service
National Irrigation Congress
Sacramento
F. H. Were
Ihhief
Uncle Sam
Cid
Grand Central offers good service and splendid meals
An item notes regular prices at the Grand Central with praise for service and meals. A second line advertises Cazier selling the best land in Pecos Valley for the best money, mentioning Dexter New Mexico 27133.
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Grand Central
Cazier
Pecos Valley
Dexter
N.M
Expert Shoeing Offer at The Texas Shop
Local ad announces expert horse shoeing this month by R. F. Cruse at The Texas Shop. New shoes priced at 1.50 dollars each, promising quality workmanship.
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Texas
R. F. Cruse
Lawyers and editors meet in Roswell for territorial convention
The New Mexico Bar Association and Pecos Valley Press Association plan sessions in Roswell with morning organization at the court room and the city council chamber. Governors, delegates, and editors expected, social receptions set, arrival uncertain, rail and auto transport noted.
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Pecos Valley
Roswell
New Mexico Bar Association
Court Room
Pecos Valley Press Association
Torrance
Convention City
Auto
The
Automobile Company
George Curry
W. H. Andrews
Childress
Santa Fe Daily
New Mexican
Auto Company
Santa Fe
Curry
Territorial Bar Association
Bar Association Program First Day at Court House
The New Mexico Bar Association opens at 10:00 a m with president A B Renenan presiding. Sessions cover federal policy on Rio Grande water, railroad regulation, and law revision, followed by a reception at the Pope residence.
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Court House
A. B. Renenan
Rio Grande
Samuel H. Cowan
Hart Worth Bar
The
New Mexico Bar Association
William H. Pope
New Mexico
Benjamin M. Read
H. B. Fergusson
A. A. Jones
W. B. Childers
T. B. Catron
Roswell Sealed Proposals for Ditch and Culvert Work
Roswell city invites sealed proposals until September 5 1907 at 2 00 p m for concrete lining concrete culverts and earthwork along sections of the North Spring River Ditch and Center Ditch totaling about 7981 lineal feet of ditch and 1857 lineal feet of concrete culvert with excavation backfilling and subdivision of work for separate divisions.
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Roswell
N. M
City Council
North Spring River Ditch
North Spring River Center Ditch
Notice to Bidders for North Spring River Ditch Roswell NM
Schedules outline separate contracts or combined awards for North Spring River Ditch works in Roswell New Mexico. Bids must include certified checks of 500 for schedule 1 and 500 for schedule 9 plus bond guaranties. Proposals to Arthur Stevens, Secretary, Roswell NM, marked accordingly.
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Arthur Stevens
North Spring River Ditch
North Spring River Center Ditch
Roswell,n. M
Roswell N. M
Grand Central serves meals this week with extra fine quality
Katherine Audrain Mackay announces she will begin her class Monday August 26 after summer study at Virgil Clavier Normal for piano teachers and voice work with Lillian Hamblin and Thomas B. Garst. Parents may call after noon at the studio 807 N Ky 4612 to enroll.
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Katherine Audrain Mackay
Gertrude Murdough
Lillian Hamblin
Thomas B. Garst
Chicago
Roswell Jewelers Auction Offer Draws City Attention
The auctioneer Zink the Jeweler invites Roswell residents to bid on fine goods every afternoon and evening, highlighting a rare chance to acquire valuable merchandise through regular auctions in town.
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Roswell
Zink
Zink Auction Promises Free Gifts Every Afternoon and Evening
The notice announces gifts to be given away at Zink's auction each weekday afternoon and evening. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. for attendees.
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Zink’s
Eyes Tested Free at L. B. Boellner Jeweler and Optician
Free eye tests offered by L. B. Boellner the Jeweler and Optician. The notice highlights complimentary screening services.
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L. B. Boellner
Jeweler
Optician
Institute Running Smoothly at Chaves County Teachers Institute
The regular program of lessons proceeded at the Chaves County Teachers Institute with all classes in good order and continuing daily. Opening exercises were omitted this day as work began smoothly.
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Chaves County
Teachers’ Institute
ANH
Heavy Dowpour Boosts Yield From West Large Tract
A heavy downpour favors the West large tract, enhancing rain-fed crops and soil moisture. Local farmers report improved potential yields as water soaks parched fields, supporting early planting prospects and optimistic harvest outlooks.
Roswell Receives Rain Boost for Water and Grass
The Estancia Valley and mountains west of Roswell saw heavy showers last night, giving much needed water for stock and pasture. Reports from travelers Ira Brown and Herbert Smurl note rainfall extended across Estancia valley toward the mountains, with Roswell enjoying a dust clearing and temporary relief.
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Estancia
Roswell
Hondo
Herbert Smurl
Auto
Torrance
Ira Brown
Here
Mrs C E Hendley Returns Home From Artesia Visit
Mrs C E Hendley came back to her home after visiting the family of her brother R E Muncy in Artesia last night.
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C. E. Hendley
Artesia
R. E. Muncy
Miller Family Visit From Ha german
Mrs Elmnore Miller and her daughter Ruth Miller came from Ha german yesterday and returned home last night.
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Elmnore Miller
Ruth Miller
Hagerman
Zinks Auction Offers Diamonds and Watches This Week
A selection of fine diamonds and high grade watches will be offered at Zink's auction this week with sales every afternoon and evening.
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Zink’s
Zink
Miss Helen Norfleet Returns Home From Artesia Visit
Miss Helen Norfleet returns to Artesia after visiting Miss Gertie Wiggins following last week’s concert. Miss Katherine Norfleet also returns to Artesia Saturday night.
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Helen Norfleet
Artesia
Gertie Wiggins
Katherine Norfleet
Rooming House Furniture and Lease for Sale
Carlton and Bell advertise a bargain sale offering the entire rooming house furniture and the lease. Includes fixtures, fittings, and the rights to occupy the premises under the current lease terms. Ideal for quick purchase by investors or operators seeking an established lodging setup.
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Carlton & Bell
Price & Company Showcases Long Gloves In Store
R C Williams of Dallas, representing a breakfast food company, left for points south after selling a car of goods in Roswell. Cary Johnson returned from Portales. Local merchandise and travel notes conclude the brief item.
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Price & Company’s
R. C. Williams
Dallas
Points South
Roswell
Crabo Returns Home to Portales
S. A. Crabo returned this morning to his home in Portales.
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S. A. Crabo
Portales
County Assessor Peck Relocates for Texas Trip
County Assessor John C. Peck departed last night for a multi day business trip to Big Springs Texas to handle county duties and meetings.
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John C. Peck
Big Springs
Tex
Sam W. Smith Arrives From Bennington For Land Filing
Sam W. Smith arrives with his mother from Bennington I. T. to stay while filing on land.
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Sam W. Smith
Bennington I. T
Stanley heads North Spring River oil well restart
J. R. Stanley traveled from Dexter this morning to resume operations at the prospect well of the North Spring River Oil Company.
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J. R. Stanley
Dexter
Prospect
North Spring River Oil Company
Day Leaves for Winfield After Short Stay
A. E. Day, in town two to three weeks handling land and immigration work, departed this morning for his home in Winfield Kansas.
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A. E. Day
Winfield
Kan
Local Notes From Texico and Nearby
Apparent movements include Jack Porter’s son headed to Texico to join a family hardware business. Wm Heath visited from Oklahoma City on furlough and plans to go to Ha german on business. Paul Bird returned from California to visit a friend in Albuquerque before reuniting with his mother and brothers.
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Wm. Heath
Oklahoma City
Hagerman
Mr. Heath
U. S. Army
Paul Bird
California
Albuquerque
Mrs. Bird
Excursion Train From El Paso Arrives, Heads to Amarillo
An excursion train with two sleepers and a baggage car from the Five Million Club gathering at El Paso arrived here at 1:30 this morning and left on schedule at 8:15. Extra coaches were added to the regular train, with two engines to handle grades to Amarillo. Included in the party were Amarillo businessmen led by Dick Seay, formerly of the city.
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Five Million Club
el Paso
Amarillo
Here
Dick Seay
Murder confession suspect photographed in Denver court room
Mose Lewis, who confessed to killing his cousin and partner Leland S Terhune, was photographed today in the courtroom by Hess. Denver Post correspondent R T McClung may run the image. officers will keep copies for future reference. Lewis, unaware of the reason for the photo, realized when seated and quipped that a picture would soon appear.
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Mose Lewis
Leland S. Terhune
Hess
R. T. McClung
Denver Post
Lewis
Local car trip lists five passengers
R E Powell Dr Woodyard M F Lovelace Morgan Lovelace and Clint Brooks were passengers out on the automobile today.
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R. E. Powell
Dr. Woodyard
M.F. Lovelace
Morgan Lovelace
Clint Brooks
James A Hall Attends Bar Association Meeting
James A Hall a well known attorney from Elida arrived last week to handle legal business and to stay for the Bar Association meeting.
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James A. Hall
Elida
Bar Association
Mrs E D Bowman Dies After Operation at 54
Mrs E D Bowman died Sunday night at eleven after a recent operation for an abscess. She was 54, survived by a husband and four children. The remains were taken to Artesia for funeral services scheduled for Monday.
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E. D
Tme
Artesia
Fine Diamond Ring Free This Week at Zinks Auction
A fine diamond ring is offered free during this week’s sale at Zinks Auction House with sales scheduled for the afternoon and the evening. Attend to claim the item.
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Zink’s
Picnic at Lovers Lane Outing Chaperoned by Mrs
A group of young people held a picnic and watermelon feast last night at Lovers Lane and the Joe Goodart place. Attendees included Misses Littlefield Na Odem Georgia fea8 Ruby Hydna Smith Saunders Nell Bean Kate Bean and Messrs Gregory Moore Claude Hobbs Arthur House Grover Cottingham Hugh Morrow Fred Miller Hi G Covean and Pegg.
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Lover's Lane
Joe Goodart
Misses Littlefield
Na Odem
Georgia
Will Develop Gold Mines Near Rock Island
J C H Read of Rock Island Illinois with W S Woodburn George Chase and Mr Wright of Moline Illinois spent two weeks in the area. They traveled with Rev G W Read to gold mining claims west of town and left for home this morning. Rev Read says the visitors intend to develop the mines and start work at once. He is enthusiastic about the prospects.
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J. C. H. Read
Rock Island
Idl
W. S. Woodburn
George Chase
Mr. Wright
Moline
Ilinois
G. W. Read
Here
Nelsons celebrate thirtieth wedding anniversary with friends
Mr and Mrs J M Nelson celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary last night with a small musical gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs J D Hudgins Mr and Mrs Trube Father Herbert and Warren Cobean.
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J. M. Nelson
J. D. Hudgins
Trube
Father Herbert
Warren Cobean
Card of Thanks Expressing Gratitude for Support
Mrs J C Hill thanks friends who stood by her during her husband’s death. She praises the Woodmen and extends blessings. She also acknowledges Mr Dilley, the undertaker, for his kindness. May the Lord bless them all.
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Woodmen
Dilley
J. C. Hill
Mr and Mrs Dicken Visit Artesia During Vacation Stay
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Dicken traveled to Artesia for a short visit while Mr. Dicken takes vacation from duties at the Joyce Pryt store.
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Mrs. H. A. Dicken
Artesia
Mr. Dicken
Joyce-Pruit
Mrs. Woodruff and Cooley depart after funeral in town
Mrs. Sam Woodruff and Miss Syl via Cooley, here for the funeral of Lowell Cooley, left this morning for Blida after attending the services.
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Sam Woodruff
Sylvia Cooley
Lowell Cooley
Blida
Porter Returns Through El Paso Visit Noted
C. F. Porter, making a brief stay, passed through on a trip from El Paso.
New Railroad Schedule South and North Bound
South Bound trains arrive daily at 6 25 p m depart at 6 35 p m North Bound arrives daily at 8 50 a m depart at 9 05 a m
Trip South Sees Light Texas Five Million Club and College Visit
Herbert Fitzgerald returned from a trip to El Paso and Las Cruces. He attended the Pass City Texas Five Million Club meeting noting light attendance. In Mesilla Park he evaluated the Territorial Agricultural College as a strong place for his son next year praising faculty while criticizing limited territorial endowment.
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Herbert Fitzgerald
el Paso
Las Cruces
Pass City
Texas Five Million Club
Mesilla Park
Territorial Agricultural College
Lake Arthur Seeks Incorporation and Growth
The town of Lake Arthur in the county’s south part has formed a commercial club, secured headquarters, and plans incorporation. A petition for town incorporation is being circulated. Lake Arthur also boasts a good baseball team.
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Lake Arthur
Governor Curry to Open New Mexico Territorial Fair
Secretary Roy Stamm announced Governor Curry will formally open the twenty-seventh annual New Mexico fair in Albuquerque in October. The governor will attend for three to four days and issue a call for the Coronado commemorative convention during fair week inviting regional historical and patriotic groups to attend.
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Albuquerque
Roy Stamm
Santa Fe
Fair Association
Territory
New Mexico
Curry
The
Stammnight
Coronado
Historical Society
Colonial Dames
Daughters of the Revolution
Telegraph Strike Worsens Cut Roswell News Flow
The Daily Record notes the telegraph strike remains severe and has already halted telegraphic news from Roswell, leaving reporters with limited access to updates. The disruption continues to affect coverage and information flow.
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Daily Record
Telegraph
Roswell
Outside newspaper men enjoy Roswell vacation
The Record reports that visiting journalists will take a break in Roswell tomorrow. One reporter will leave home to seek rest while the Record stays busy handling duties on a day of unusual staff travel.
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Wm. H. Pope
Commercial Club
Roswell
Auction Push Promises Big Profits This Week
Zink the Jeweler vows a week of heavy auctioning to maximize earnings and urges customers not to miss a single day. He frames the event as a major push to move stock and attract buyers.
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Zink
Grand Central Prepares for Weekly Visitors and Meals
Grand Central is ready for this week's visitors and offers especially fine meals during the period.
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The
Grand Central
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Blida News
C. C.hill
B. F. Harlow
Roswell Printing Company
W. T. Reed
Carlsbad Argus
B. Boellner
Lanca
Ise
Sched
Ule 2
Cary Johnson
Texico
Jack Porter
E. D. Bowman
Lovers’ Lane
C. F. Porter
Territorial
K. S. Woodruff
Woodruff & DeFreest
A. &. Weather Bureau
M.wright
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