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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1939
Page
2
The article explains Santa Fe flower show judging, with strict merit rules, three readings, and average scores from judges who do not know owners. It notes national interest, possible errors, and the Lions club offering rule copies, while criticizing local shows for deviating from standardized procedures.
Plans for the Pecos river bridge and highway opening east of Roswell promise a large attendance of notable men from across New Mexico led by Governor Miles. The ceremony, set on a Saturday, will mark a major event for Roswell and eastern New Mexico with broad local and regional interest. The piece notes tensions in Europe, detailing reactions to a German-Soviet pact and parallels to 1918, warning of shifting alliances and potential conflict while urging resilience by Britain, France, and allies.
The nation, armed and laced with propaganda, faces a brink of general war. The United States sits distant yet threatened, hopeful to stay at peace as officials strive to avert conflict. A global catastrophe looms, capable of wrecking civilization itself.
SIDELIGHTS ON THE NEWS notes broad interest in the Santa Fe Flower Show run by the Lions Club. It describes judges, grading, and container standards, praising fair competition between amateurs and professionals, with a focus on expert judging and strict rules. The piece cites historical context of flower exhibitions and the show’s museum setting.
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