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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1934
Page
8
All MacFadden titles including Liberty True Experiences Physical Culture True Story True Detective Dream World True Romance Master Detective Movie Mirror and Radio Mirror are now handled by the new publishers. Prices range from 5e to 5.00 dollars.
O W Liston announces candidacy for constable in consolidated Precincts One and Two. He previously served as constable and is described as thoroughly qualified for the position.
Wicour Cee has moved from the bus station to 105 North Main next to Popular Store. Phone 661. Advertisement notes holi days apples and sweet cider made from pure mountain apples.
800 yard hank, 45c. Cream or white colors, 30 cents per ball. Open until 6 p.m. Art Gift Shop, 107 West 4th St. Adv. N26tfec.
L L Kirk Johnson announces his candidacy for reelection to the office of Justice of the Peace for precincts one and two. The election is set for January 14, 1935, as authorized by The Record.
Faustino A. Lucero authorizes The Record to announce his candidacy for constable at the precinct election to be held January 14, 1935.
The Record announces W. J. Cragg as a candidate for constable in Precinct One, Chaves County, at the forthcoming election.
The notice announces W. Liston as a candidate for Constable in Precinct 1, Chaves County. The brief entry records a local political filing in the county race.
The chamber of commerce dinner at The Woman's Club Tuesday at 6 30 p m has 247 tickets sold or reserved by noon today. The 300 ticket cap remains the absolute maximum and no sales occur after Monday evening. Roger Miller of the chamber will deliver the main address with five brief pre talks by other chamber committees. Carl McNally will preside. Brockshie's Produce advertises turkey hens toms and rabbits at 3 for 25 cents.
The plugging crew encounters another artesian well with large cavities in Roswell behind Bailleys Cleaning Works. Fifteen tons of mud have been pumped in with no mud return yet. Water level dropped from 6 to 12 feet below surface, suggesting the plug may soon be achievable. More mud continues to be hauled, recalling a prior well that required 235 tons of mud plus rough materials at Mrs Mary F McClure's home.
Local beauty shop advertises finger waves for 25 cents during the 1930s at 30s West 3rd, listing classically styled services and a brief promotional notice for readers.
Classified ad notes hoes for sale with contact inquiry at 200 North Kansas. Provides brief prompt for interested buyers to inquire further.
The Records announce that L. C. Lollar will be a candidate for constable of Precincts 1 and 2 at the election set for January 14 1935.
Two used heating items in good condition include a wood range and a Hot Blast heater. Call 610 South Pennsylvania for details.
An array of new toys arrives as stock is complete. Many items priced at 5 and 10 cents and up. GEO. B. OWENS showcases items from the collection, with prices ranging toward $5.00.
California readers gain free publicity by polishing a redwood box of wines mailed to the U S president. Dick Tracy and Little Orphan Annie stories grow. The Record offers two and a half pounds of chocolates per subscription. Lion's Club collects toys for distribution, with pickup by fire station or Syl Johnson Jr.
Under state law Mrs. Harold E. Crosby treasurer of Chaves County will offer for sale all delinquent properties for 1931 1932 and 1933. The sale starts Monday at 10 a m on the county courthouse front steps and runs five days from 10 a m to 4 p m daily with redemption possible within two years. About 2100 delinquent notices were sent though many taxpayers have already paid. The treasurer’s office stayed open to five this Saturday to collect more taxes.
The Cort lay wrecked on the breakwater after being blown off course while sailing from Holland to Chicago. Coast guards battled heavy seas to assist, with a breeches buoy launch thwarted by winds and a surfman lost. Survivors reached a Muskegon dunes camp after crossing the breakwater lashed together in groups, with aid from Grand Haven and Muskegon stations.
Roswell recorded 1.80 inches of precipitation in November versus a normal 0.85. The month’s mean temperature was 52.2 degrees, short of the 48.1 normal. A high of 85 on November 7 and a low of 24 on November 29 marked the month, with 0.2 inch of snow. Year to date remains 7.37 inches below the normal for the first 11 months.
The Chaves County Archaeological and Historical Society hosts a game party at The Woman's Club next Thursday at 7:30 to crown county checker champion and event overall winner. Proceeds fund restoration of El Torreon at Lincoln in progress. games include checkers auction contract mahjong anagrams banco pitch forty two casino Michigan five hundred dominoes chess and ping pong.
Local ad announces baby pictures offered at three for ten cents behind the postoffice. The brief notice highlights a small, affordable service likely targeting families and children in the neighborhood.
Local notice identifies Practical Nursing Co and an individual named Joel Green at address No 1 Morningside with a docket or file reference D1136x. Details are sparse but indicate an official matter involving the named party and location. The fragment suggests a notice type related to a business or property proceeding.
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