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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1907
Page
3
A scan of Ed dy County newspapers shows debates over county officer salaries and fee taxes, upcoming campaigns for county offices, and editorials urging party loyalty. Local ads note housing, goods, and services with appointments for contracts and public notices on sidewalk construction bids in Roswell.
The report claims Governor Jaffa on the 15th ordered William Mears to serve a three year term. Other witnesses in the 19 investigation reportedly testified against Trelford with one murder conviction and another shot during resistance, amid questions about sanity.
From the St Louis Republic a Republican signals hopes of finding Jebata support in the South for the next Presidential election, framed as a strategic ground. The piece notes optimism despite uncertain regional backing and political climate.
Multiple classified notices list items for sale including a horse and harness, small house and cow, a $100 phonograph with 57 records, a scholarship at Woolverton Business College, a carload of New York apples with pricing per barrel, a Jersey cow, and various inquiries or contact points at the Record office and Watson-Finley Grocery Co. Prices noted include 6.00 and 7.50 per barrel for apples, with local addresses.
Small classified line shows a large southeast room with board at 719 N Main and phone 149. another entry offers two furnished rooms for 5 dollars and 12 cents at 512 N Lea.
Classified notice seeking second hand goods for Makin's Second Hand store and a girl for general house work. Small family offers good wages. Respond via P.O. Box 165 or room 6 Oklahoma Block.
J L Hyde, driller of the James Garrard well, reports a larger flow after adding a nipple to the casing. The well now shows an eight inch diameter flow at 40 inches above the top, amounting to 2291.2 gallons per minute. The 300 foot deep well is noted as the largest in the valley.
Lost item Royal Arch Keystone charm. Reward offered for return to Record office or J A Gottingham 4615.
The City of Roswell will issue tax bills to fund sidewalks under Chapter 5, Session Laws of New Mexico 1899. The city reserves the right to reject any bids. Witness dated December 1907 with the city seal and Fred J. Beck as clerk.
Bring in your best suit for cleaning and updating. F A Mueller the tailor invites yearly grooming and offers professional cleaning to make garments look up to date. Phone 313 222 N Main.
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