Water Celebration Marks Pecos Valley Reclamation
Carlsbad New Mexico held a water festival celebrating the United States Reclamation of water in arid areas. The ceremony showcased the Pecos River dam, canal system, and city pumping, with officials from the Territory and federal agencies attending. Reports highlighted projected land gains, irrigation impacts, and ongoing Southwest projects including Eagle and Deerfield.
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United States
Pecos
Santae Railway
Old England
New México
Carlsbad
Pecos Valley
Mexico
The
United
Secretary of the Interior
Ief
Reclamation Service
Santa Fe Railway
Congress
Las Cruces
el Paso
Rio Grande Valley
Peeple
Artesian
United States Action Service
Avalon Dam
Germany
Eddy
Black River
Texas
New Mexico
Big Eagle
Rio Grande
Carlsbad Project
Avalon
America
Arkansas Valley
Northwest
Arizona
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Hindostan
China
Africa
Italy
Assouan
Nile
Honda
Deer Field
Arkansas
Salt River
Yuna
Eagle
United States Reclamation Service
Deerfield
Southwest
Kansas
Colorado
Oklahoma
Panhandle
South Plains
Salt Valley
Ladies Reach Roswell Ahead in Mud Spree
A caravan of cars leaving Torrance last night struggled through heavy mud in a trek to Roswell for a territorial bar meeting. Only one car, carrying four ladies and companions, reached Roswell by eleven this morning while others stalled and two cars remained at Torrance. The travelers included Mrs. A. B. Renehan of Santa Fe and Miss C. L. Abbott among Albuquerque residents. all are housed at The Gilkeson with husbands expected to arrive later by other means.
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Roswell
Torrance
A. B. Renehan
Territorial
Santa Fe
C. L. Abbott
A. B. McMillan
E. M. Ferguson
Albuquerque
Gilkeson
Country Club Picnic Draws Large Fair Weather Turnout
The Country Club last night hosted a picnic that drew nearly all members and families. Conditions were perfect for an enjoyable evening with committees arranging comfort and entertainment. Ladies provided a fine lunch while music, cards and dancing were the main diversions.
Capitan News Editor Attends Territorial Board Meeting
John A. Haley editor and proprietor of the Capitan News arrived last night to attend the Territorial Board of Immigration meeting. He is an old timer in the territory and a capable newspaper man as well as a good citizen and a Democrat.
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John A. Haley
The
Capitan News
Territorial Board of Immigration
Haley
Territory
Hovey Attends Pecos Water Users Convention
Ss M Hovey a lawyer newspaper man and secretary of Pecos Water Users Association came up this morning to take in the double header convention.
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Ss. M. Hovey
Pecos Water Users’ Association
Mrs Stevens Hosts Ladies at East Roswell Home
Mrs George W Stevens hosted a social afternoon for a group of lady friends at her east Roswell residence in honor of guest Mrs Eaton of Maine. The gathering included needlework and refreshments and named guests included Madames Poe Folsom A J Nisbet Hagerman Garrard Mason Bear and Hurd. Also in Artesia were J D Whelan D L Newkirk and son Frank for the escape convention. Whelan edits the Advocate and the Newkirks run the News at Artesia. T. C. Cartes visited Artesia today.
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George W. Stevens
Roswell
Eaton
Maine
Poe, Folsom
A. J. Nisbet
Hagerman
Garrard
Mason, Bear and Hurd
J. D. Whelan
D. L. Newkirk
Frank
Artesia
Whelan
Dvocate
Newkirks
Roswell Sealed Proposals for Concrete Lining and Ditch
Roswell city invites sealed proposals at City Council Chambers for crete lining and a 1 foot ditch along with construction of a 1857 lineal feet concrete culvert. Excavation and backfilling included. Proposals may be submitted for separate divisions with specifications and forms available upon address.
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Roswell
N. M
City Council
Crete
Notice to Bidders for North Spring River Ditch Roswell
Notice outlines three schedules for the project with separate bids. Each bid must include certified checks of 500 dollars for schedule 1 and 500 dollars for schedule 2. Bond guarantees of 2500 dollars apply to schedules 1 and 2, with bids addressed to Arthur Stevens, Secretary, Roswell New Mexico.
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Arthur
Stevens
Tréasuier
Spring River Ditch
Spring River Center Ditch
Roswell, N. M
Arthur Stevens
Roswell N. M
Grand Central meals praised this week
Miss Ellan Hyatt of Artesia arrives for a visit with friends and to attend a meeting of newspaper folks, connected with the Artesia Advocate. The note mentions meals at the Grand Central as extra fine this week.
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The
Grand Central
Ellan Hyatt
Artesia
Roswell Auction At Zink’s Jeweler This Week
O P Wilson visits Roswell from Carlsbad. Last chance to see the Thaw White tragedy at the Majestic tonight. Zink the Jeweler offers fine goods at auction every afternoon and evening this week with many beautiful items given away free. Doors open 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
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Majestic
Roswell
Zink
Zink’s
Thanks to Friends for Kindness in Time of Bereavement
Mr and Mrs E P Cooley express gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during their bereavement. They pray God to bless and comfort them in their hour of trial.
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E. P. Cooley
Grand Central Chef Delights Patrons in Pecos Valley
Regulars praise the service and meals at Grand Central while Cazier advertises selling the best land in the Pecos Valley for the least money. Dexter New Mexico 27133.
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Cazier
Pecos Valley
Dexter
N.M
Let Us Shoe Your Horse This Month At Low Price
The Tex as Shop run by R. F. Cruse offers new horse shoes for one dollar and fifty cents this month promising proper work and reliable service.
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Texas
R. F. Cruse
Possession Dispute Over Horse Resolves with Peacemaker Aid
A dispute on Second street near Main over a horse ends with one party taking the animal after Peacemaker J. J. Rascoe intervenes. Will Ed Harris, from Brownfield, Texas, claims the horse he bought there from a sheriff, and a man who sold to J. R. Dendinger is tied to the same brand. Both sides now hold the horse while claims are investigated. WANTED Young lady to sell tickets at the Majestic Theatre. Apply tonight at 7 30. Wm. J. Hiles, marshal of Elida.
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Second Street
Main
J. J. Rascoe
Will Ed Harris
H. P. Saunders
Brownfield
Texas
S. E. Waskom
J. R Dendinger
Mr. Dendinger
New Mexico
Waskom
Majestic Theatre
Rooming House Furniture and Lease for Sale Bargain
Carlton and Bell advertise a bargain sale of all rooming house furniture and the lease. Includes furnishings, fixtures, and tenant-rights in the lease terms. Potential buyers urged to act quickly to secure the setup and occupancy rights.
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Carlton & Bell
Western Stock Show Announces Third Exhibition Details
The Western Stock Show Association issues the premium list for the third annual exhibition to be held in Denver in January 1905 with nearly 20000 dollars in premiums and special classes for breeders west of the 102nd meridian and a youth fat steer class under eighteen. A new carload horse class of twenty and the sale of horses at auction after the show are planned to boost education and western stock interests. Copies of the classification and premium list are available from the Western Stock Show Stockyards station Denver.
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Western Stock Show Association
Denver
Colorado
West
Stockyards Station
Zinks Auction Offers Free Diamond Ring This Week
R L Hally arrives from Carlsbad this morning as an auction advertisement promotes free diamond ring and sales in the afternoon and evening hours inviting attendance.
Dexter and Prosper Women Shop. Jeweler urges auction push
Mrs. R. E. McElhannon of Dexter and her mother-in-law Mrs. M. E. Mc Elhannon of Prosper, Tex., were seen shopping. J. E. Dickson returned from a business trip to Artesia. A jeweler vows to raise a lot of money this week by pushing goods at auction, urging readers not to miss a day.
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R. E. McElhannon
Dexter
M. E. McElhannon
Prosper, Tex
J. E. Dickson
Artesia
Zink
Grand Central Prepares for Week of Visitors Meals
The Grand Central welcomes visitors this week with specially crafted meals. Record Want Ads note new railroad schedule for South Bound and North Bound trains. South Bound arrives daily 6:25 p.m. departs 6:35 p.m. North Bound arrives 8:50 a.m. departs 9:05 a.m.
Newspaper Men of the Pecos Valley Form Association
Local reporters and editors from Pecos Valley unite to establish a professional association promoting journalism standards, collaboration, and ethics across Desert County papers and member outlets.
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THE
Pecos Valley Form Association
Press Association forms and plans next year meeting
Journalists from the Pecos Valley organized the Pecos Valley Press Association at Artesia. Will Robinson was elected president, A Whelan secretary, with J M Hall and others on the executive committee. Artesia chosen for next year’s meeting, with a junket proposed to Santa Fe Grand Canyon and Scenic Route if ready.
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Pecos Valley
Pecos Wall Press Association
Rock Island Railroad
Pécos Valley
Las Vegas
Rio Grandes
Will Robinson
Roswell
Artesia
Elida
J. A. Whelen
W. H. Mullane
Kahisbad
J. F. Newkirk
Santa Fe
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Wm. H. Pope
Pecos Valley Press Association
James A. Hall
Elida News
C. C Hill
B.F. Harlow
Roswell] Printing Company
the Puckett
the Record
Roswell Printing Company
R. S. Hamilton
el Paso Herald
Ella Hyatt
Artesia Advocate
T. C. Cranes
Jas. D. Wielan
Koteaks
Advocate
D. L. Newkirk
Artesia News
Newark
B. F. Merle
Roswell Register Tribune
Hial Cohen
Roswell Record
G. V. Johnson
Portales Times
A. M. Howe
Chicago Drovers’ Journal
Ountry
Parson
Officers Capture Petty Thief Linked To Big Warehouse Loss
City Marshal J J Roscoe and Sheriff C L Ballard recovered goods stolen from Morrison Bros warehouse. A thirteen year old Mexican boy Antonio Sanchez was found with part of the loot and led officers to the rest near the East Second street crossing. He is held pending developments and is suspected to have an older confederate.
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J. J. Roscoe
C. L. Ballard
Morrison Bros
Antonio Sanchez
East Second Street
City Council Chamber Furnished In Stockard Building
The Stockard building chambers were yesterday furnished in proper style for the city council meeting. Individual desks for members were placed and spectator chairs arranged to the rear, giving the room the appearance of a real legislative hall.
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Stockard
Wigwam Beauty Contest Vote Offer At Five Cents
A five cent purchase of merchandise at the Wigwam grants one vote in the Beauty Contest being held at this popular venue. Lawyers and editors are meeting in conventions here as part of the event.
Auctioneer J. T. Anderson Heads to Kenna Sale
J. T. Anderson the auctioneer at Geo W. Zink's Jewelry Store leaves tomorrow morning for Kenna to conduct a large lot sale there. He will return on the evening train, so no sale will be held tomorrow afternoon at Zink's.
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J. T. Anderson
Geo. W. Zink’s
Kenna
Zink’s
New Mexico Bar Association Session Postponed to Tomorrow
Due to delayed arrivals of President Renehan and other officials, the opening session of the New Mexico Bar Association was moved from today to tomorrow morning at ten o'clock.
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Renehan
New Mexico Bar Association
Telegraphers' Strike Halts Roswell Messages
Silence on the Roswell telegraph wires continues with no messages received since the 5th of the month. Officials fear several more days may pass before lines reopen.
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Roswell
Roswell News Briefs Include Land Official Visit
U. S. Land Commissioner C. E. Hall met in Roswell on business. H. J. Anderson a real estate dealer from Elida was in town. Lumber dealer Cable from Elida arrived to spend a day or two. Teachers institute held its regular session Rev. J. W. Smith led the opening. Beavers George T. Guerrez and Nev residents D. H. Brown and Clay Tallman rode in today. Cary and Miss Pearl Johnson plan El Paso trip to meet their mother and sister at Clondecroft. J. J. Jaffa named cashier of Citizens National Bank replacing Nathan Jaffa.
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Cary
Miss Pearl Johnson
el Paso
G. P. Johnson
Lydia
Clondecroft
Zinks Auction Promises Unbeatable Bargains This Week
The auction house promises deeper discounts as goods must move for cash. A hard sell notes prices will be driven down to guarantee money tonight.
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Zink
Woodruff and DeFreest Offer City and Country Property Loans
A broker notes the cheapest money to loan on city and country property through Woodruff and DeFreest. The advertisement mentions 100tf as a reference term or figure in the loan listing.
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Woodruff & DeFreest
Weather Report for Roswell N M Aug 21 Std
U S Weather Bureau local report from Roswell New Mexico on August 21 records a high of 87 and a low of 67 with a mean temperature of 77. Precipitation measured at 0.54 inches and light northeast wind at 3 miles per hour. Weather described as cloudy with forecast unavailable for Roswell area.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
N. E
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Happy Jack
R. L. Hally
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Jas
M. Wood
Lakewood Progress
W. H. Jones
Walter Brandon
W. H. McClintock
C. E. Maseén
G. A. Puckett
Percy Evans
Fred J. Beck
J. H. Dills
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E. B. Hinshaw
Bryant County
A. B. Cordington
Portales Herald
A. B. Codrington
Lucius Dills
Jas. A. Hall
Blida News
John A. Heley
R. T. McClung
Associated Press
K. S. Woodruff
C. M. Murrell
Lida
C. E. Hall
U. S
Aut Ide Camere
H. J. Anderson
Teachers’ Institute
J. W. Smith
George T. Guerrez
Beaver
D. H. Brown
Clay Tallman
Nev
J. J. Jaffa
Citizen’s National Bank
Nathan Jaffa
M.wright
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