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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
2
A local newspaper notes how the typhoid fever inquiry prompts talk of a sewer system and sanitary measures. It praises doctors for their work despite public indifference and urges Roswell residents to cooperate with health efforts and follow proper precautions to protect public health.
The article notes Governor Curry's plans to pledge New Mexico's six delegates to Roosevelt at the convention, resulting in New Mexico's representation being reduced from six to two. It features praise for Judge Pope's reappointment to a top territorial office and urges confidence in local business and banking amid economic recovery.
A fragmented editorial discusses bank deposits and money circulation amid a panic, warns against hoarding cash, and links financial strain to broader economic decline. It then critiques Roosevelt's New Mexico statehood stance and Governor Curry’s response, arguing the president’s message was lengthy and not as anti statehood as opponents claim.
The notice outlines a bond election for Roswell New Mexico with ballot wording for issuance or withholding of bonds and details the polling place at the Roswell Auto Co. building corner of Richardson avenue and Second street. Officials C L Wilson C W Joanson and John Y Thornton named as Judges with Clerks Chas White and Walter Paylor. City Clerk signing. Also includes a holiday charity exhortation from Salvation Army and a brief local business note about Christmas stock and advertising rates.
Roswell New Mexico schedules a January 15 1908 special election to issue ten thousand dollars in bonds for street improvements. Only qualified electors owning taxable real or personal property may vote with ballots reading For the issuance of bonds or Against the issuance of bonds. Polling place is the east door of the Roswell Auto Co building at Richardson. Election judges and clerks named by the City Clerk FRED J. BECK J.W. STOCKARD et al.
Mrs. T DB Pratt and sons visited Hagerman today to shop with friends at a special clothing sale hosted by Jaffa Prager & Co.
Public notice announces a special election in Roswell New Mexico on January 11 1908 to decide issuing bonds totaling 35000 to extend and enlarge the city sewer system. Only qualified electors of Roswell who own real property may vote.
The Roswell Record asks readers to submit names and addresses of absolutely needy families. The Salvation Army will deliver generously large Christmas baskets to those identified, with visits planned on Christmas Eve.
In a compact critique Ella Wheeler Wilcox contrasts Constantinople’s garbage disposal with an American habit of repeatedly telling tales of sickness poverty and misfortune. The piece notes hygienic concerns and calls for lawfulness and social restraint in public discourse.
Sealed bids for cement sidewalk construction in several Roswell locations are due by noon December 15 1907. Bids must show price per square foot and comply with Ordinance No 30. The city may reject any bid and tax bills cover payment.
City of Roswell New Mexico calls a special election for January 15 1908 to decide issuing bonds totaling 120000 for construction of a water works system. Voters must be property owners and polling at Richardson and Second Street. Official names and officers appointed to conduct election listed.
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