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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1905
Page
2
A mid May 1903 Roswell issue note covers subscription terms for The Record, the county and city paper. It mentions deadlines for ads to appear in the same day, and signals local interest in governance, law, and civic action including remarks on gambling prohibitions and Roosevelt’s stance, with early 20th century regional chatter about Artesia and Carlsbad developments and land sales in lower valley regions.
The city councils of Albuquerque at Santa Fe and the Farmington board of trade approved a resolution in favor of joint statehood. Copies were sent to the appropriate state authorities for consideration.
As New Year's Day nears, anti statehood papers in the Territory are urged to adopt reasonable resolutions. The call notes broad support across the Territory to live up to their new professions and uphold reasonable standards.
The text argues that cities the size of Roswell rely on private consumer income to fund waterworks, calling municipal systems a blessing only when a revenue source exists from private users. It frames Roswell’s situation as unique until it gains a reliable income stream from residents.
The Carlsbad Argus notes artesian water blocks Roswell from a city owned waterworks to protect fire services. It warns the city could overextend debt or rely on private capital, urging a reliable system. Governor Hagerman is expected to be inaugurated late January with Pecos Valley representation from Roswell and Carlsbad.
Resolved by the Pecos Valley Teachers Association at Artesia last week that the incoming governor Hon. H. J. Hagerman should seek to recognize the educational interests of the Valley by granting it representation on the Territorial Board of Education.
The record lists atmospheric pressure mean 30.02 inches, high 30.43 on the 10th, low 29.53 on the 27th, with greatest daily range 42 on the 16th and least 4 on the 11th. It notes total monthly precipitation 2.40 inches, snowfall 0, and a maximum 1.13 inches in 24 hours on the 89th, plus wind data and counts of clear, partly cloudy, and cloudy days, ending with remarks from M. Wright.
Expert Jones shows a suitable waterworks plant for Roswell can be built for 70 000. The city must decide if it can bond for that sum and if it has legal authority. The key question is whether interest on bonds or rent on fire hydrants is cheaper, guiding the choice between private and municipal operation. What is your view on these questions?
The reappointment of J W Raynolds as Secretary of New Mexico is tied to President Roosevelts peace program in the Territory. Raynolds from the old crowd is seen as the choice of the establishment, expected to balance a governor chosen from outside the old ring. The piece suggests New Mexico may need a firmer approach than peace.
Major W. H. H. Llewellyn, departing for the north, says despite advocating separate statehood he now favors joint statehood with the President and the new Governor opposing it. He argues joint statehood is the only feasible path rather than remaining a territory.
Invitation invites all to attend a Negroes act at the Colored M. E. Church on December 22, 1905 featuring a log cabin supper and an evening of entertainment.
WANTED. Gents' cook stove and camp outfit. Address care of Record. 42tf. WANTED. A home in small family to help with the work. References given. Call at 411 N. Mo are. 42tf. WANTED. One or two gentlemen boarders. Nice quiet place. Terms reasonable. Apply 505 W. 7th st. 42t3. 41t1
Found fur collar. owner may claim by visiting this office and paying for this notice. Contact 4015 to verify ownership and finalize pickup.
Strayed. One sorrel horse branded on left shoulder with a white face and hind feet. Report at Muncy’s transfer with phone number 263 4213.
Roswell Christian Church unanimously extends another call to Elder C. C. Hill to continue as pastor. Salary raised from 1200 to 1500 dollars annually. Hill likely to accept, citing Roswell as a good field for his labors. Woman's Board of Missions collected 22.50 for missions. Church youth plan a concert on Thursday night, Dec. 14.
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