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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1934
Page
7
Public notice from Roswell newspaper outlines advertising rates and contact details for the RECORD PUBLISHING COMPANY. It mentions staff roles including editors Grace Bear and Don Wilkins, with circulation and mailing notes, and references to New Mexico statutes and Associated Press affiliation.
A 1934 column argues for persistent, non spectacular action against crime and strong voter demands for enforcement. It notes public blame on officials and politicians, highlights corrupt practices and the clever criminal, and contrasts youth boldness with older generation experience. It stresses that crime rarely pays and calls for accountability.
In Chaves County New Mexico a suit docketed as No. 8838AC for Roswell Building and Loan Association against Samuel Lucero Epeminio Lucero Santiago Lucero and Arabela Lucero heirs of Lautera M Jiros seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on East Half Lot 3 Block 3 Riverside Heights Roswell. The plaintiff claims 503.72 plus costs and requests sale of the property with a Special Master. default judgment possible if defendants fail to answer by January 21 1935.
The annual meeting of the Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Company N M Will be held at the company office December 31 2934 at 7 o clock p m for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may come before the meeting Adv Dec 5 12 19 26 The public is to blame for crime and the misdirected efforts of youth 999 times out of a thousand.
Cara Follette, daughter of a Caradign partner, travels Europe and meets Jerry. She plans to back him to Torosito to gain passage abroad. Pollétte and his wife push Cara toward Harmer, hoping he will reconcile. Cara travels west to Mulligan's camp to hide business troubles while pursued by Redman Harmer. A wild country drive ends in a crash as Cara and Jerry pursue a fragile romance amid deception and secrets.
Sidelights on the News notes widespread Christmas Seals sales in all counties including Blue district. Seventy percent of profits stay local for tuberculosis prevention and child care. Eddy county reports twenty tonsil operations and dental work for dozens of children, with glasses provided. Babson criticizes government support and rising postal charges, urging press and business to back confidence and local printing.
Dr J S Earp of the state department of public health steered last year’s funds into a survey of tuberculosis and ventral diseases. The results provide public health workers a basis to operate from, revealing case numbers across the state and enabling planned treatment with hope for eventual control. Seal money supports a worthwhile purpose often underestimated in importance.
The first letters bearing Christmas Seals are beginning to pass through post offices with urgency to start their mission. Some patrons place seals on the stamp side, but postal workers are patient as long as the regular stamp remains proper. The message urges immediate action to obtain and use Christmas Seals, noting drug stores as sales points and encouraging everyone to start distributing them now.
The government seeks farmer input on a wide annual census, asking about equipment, stock, labor, housing, debts, and time off the farm. Reports assure confidentiality as Uncle Sam uses results to guide farm policy. Tax sales outcomes show high payments and potential buyback of unused land, while draft from Roger Babson urges merchants to boost advertising to revive confidence.
The Daily Mail faces congestion with government propaganda funded by print subsidies. The Fourth Estate is praised for unlimited support to government aims, seen as essential to the economy. Babson is noted as among the few who recognize this stance. Prosperity is linked to business leaders heeding such advice.
The piece notes US Christmas spending likely exceeds 100 million dollars with possible underestimation. New Mexico is credited with 100 thousand dollars, also possibly low. Readers are urged to calculate personal spending and multiply by 80 thousand families in the state, to gauge variations across households.
The Salvation Army and service clubs distribute baskets to spread Christmas cheer and meals. Community effort targets even the most isolated areas, ensuring no family lacks food or joy.
Merchants warn of early Christmas buying and end of year rush as shoppers stock up. A cadet, Manly Murphey, writes Santa with humorous requests from new roommates to a better scholastic standing. The item notes the season’s bustle, school tone, and local reactions amid holiday prep.
The piece urges readers to prepare Christmas lists and purchase items next week. It advises sending packages early to distant places with proper wrapping and clear addresses. It stresses not guessing postage, highlighting the national enjoyment of the season and reader help.
Retail ad notes limited stock of plump hens at 40 cents each while supplies last from Jack Deason with contact phone 1082 J Ad Dibtee.
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