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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
4
The United States government fisheries car No. 3 traveled through Roswell last night to Carlsbad and returned this morning distributing fish to applicants. Thirty cans were delivered to John Towler and E. Coats of the Country Club for several recipients. Pack included bass crappie and rock bass with plans to stock the Country Club lake.
Pine Bluff Arkansas reports the Arkansas River at 23 feet and still rising with riverbank sections collapsing near the Jefferson Hotel and the county courthouse. Officials evacuated the courthouse annex as unsafe.
Christmas at Makin’s advertises the largest assortment of toys and useful gifts this season. Shoppers are urged to not buy until viewing the stock, highlighting a broad selection and potential specials.
The New York report notes a drop in silver to 7 8 and 4 75 8 as demand falters at home and abroad with factors in India and China reducing buying. Also mentioned are a high school game against the Cadets at Institut grounds and local ads for durable wagons and solid silver goods at L B Boellner Jewelers.
The Eleventh Annual Convention of the American Mining Congress opens in Pittsburg with about 2,000 delegates from across the United States expected to attend. Taft cannot be present but will send a message outlining views on government mining relations. J. H. Richards of Idaho presides. opening addresses welcomed attendees.
A Lisbon town letter to manufacturers extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for repeated success with his children. The writer recalls a night with a severe croup episode saved by the remedy and notes guaranteed bottles and wide parental approval. The ad cites Palmerston Ontario endorsements and claims the medicine is narcotic free and safe for children as soon as hoarseness appears to avert croup.
The Roswell ordinance requires all electrical wiring be inspected before concealment and a certificate of approval be issued prior to service connections. It sets inspection charges for concealment, open wiring, motors, signs, and re inspections, with penalties for violations and licenses revoked. The measure, approved December 2 1908, also expands fire limits.
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