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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1940
Page
6
A Nations Business piece argues advertising drives demand and improves living standards by presenting goods as solutions to burdens and leisure needs. It says ads influence desire, guide shoppers to better values, and are read with the same fervor as politics and world events.
A Dexter column argues about the existence and danger of a fifth column in the United States. It cites Communist Nazi and Fascist factions as threats, urging unity and strong national defense to preserve American institutions.
In a melodramatic sequence, Rue Hatterick marries Brule after Crystal’s death, amid suspicions of murder. A nurse Juliet Garder warns Rue of memory tricks before dying mysteriously, and Alicia Pelham arrives as tensions flare. Police questions loom as a planned exhumation nears, with Love, betrayal, and a chilling accusation lingering.
An old health advice note recommends Mentholatum for dry itchy nostrils caused by dryness or dust. It claims soothing effect on irritated mucous membrane and easier breathing, notes it also helps sunburn windburn and cracked lips, with 30 cent jars or tubes available at drug counters.
A brief ad item promotes hamburgers paired with Rochester Root Beer, highlighting a menu option and a playful note See, Pop Cares indicating brand flair and nostalgia.
Orangeburg authorities issued warrants against a vegetable buyer described as a bad check artist. The magistrate charged the man with passing 317 worthless checks for produce to farmers. Checks ranged from 30 cents to 200 dollars.
Sir Oliver Lodge, a leading spiritualist, died last Thursday. Assemblies were held around the world in his memory, though New Mexico has no recognized spiritist congregations. The Chicago spiritualist assembly broadcast Sunday morning featured Dr. H. T. Evans delivering the keynote address.
Clovis advances a street oiling programme covering 110 blocks with over 113000 dollars in expenditure. Weather permitting, the project should finish within four months. The note praises local foresight and contrasts with nearby towns Tucumcari Alamogordo and others in Curry County.
The statement of the financial turn-in of New Mexico ports of entry for the year ending June 30 shows the department earned a net profit of about one million dollars over two months. Income totaled 623 037 50 while outlay was 163 672 62, reflecting improved personnel and efficiency at the borders.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania Mrs John Wagner and Norma Heffly, separated 18 years ago after different adoptive families, were reunited by a mutual friend and learned they live only 24 miles apart. In Houston Texas K R Andrews, a telephone lineman, struck by a yellow jacket while on a 30 foot pole, ducked and swung as the insect divebombed. He ended with two broken ankles.
A walking baby back home is fine yet driving to Moseley’s Coronado Tavern offers a quicker sandwich and shake option. The venue presents a casual stop with emphasis on quick bites and a friendly atmosphere.
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