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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1905
Page
2
The Record polishes a 1902 notice from Roswell New Mexico noting the May 19 storage and the Act of March 3 1879 while asserting local support for Howard Le land as land register. The message excerpts sarcasm about honesty and conciliation and highlights Pecos Valley approval.
The official paper of Graves County and Roswell presents county and city notices, legal announcements, and local civic updates. This edition compiles government actions, public hearings, and schedules affecting residents and businesses within the jurisdiction.
The Record urges all advertisements for the same day issue to be in the printers hands before eleven o'clock in the morning. Orders to place or renew standing ads must reach the office by eleven to avoid that day's insertion.
A candidate announces intent to seek the position of Sheriff in Chaves county Mexico subject to Democratic primary actions. The statement names the personal bid and party process without further details.
Statehood seems assured as legislators back the move, while Delegate Andrews flips again and vows a final push to oppose it. The stubborn standoff signals a tense last stand in the drive for state recognition.
The Roswell land office reports the highest receipts among New Mexico offices, nearly matching the combined totals of all other offices. This indicates strong land transaction activity centered in Roswell, highlighting its prominence in state land matters.
Democratic congressmen aside, New Mexico Democrats insist on statehood and will pursue it under either Republican or Democratic leadership, emphasizing unity for final admission.
A fragment notes that the Republican Territorial position will not hinge on humiliation and hints at political strategy within the party. The text emphasizes tone rather than explicit events, leaving the exact context unclear but signaling internal party considerations.
A committee aims to reverse the anti statehood resolution but notes few members were present when it passed making it hard to treat as binding.
Democratic lawmakers appear to back a plan opposing separate statehood for New Mexico and Arizona. They aim to unite Republicans against solo statehood, predicting a path to victory for a joint statehood approach.
A Sunlay class plan by Mr Parsons uses a children’s treat to secure a complete Sunila county census. Parents are urged to send their children to receive the treat and to have their names listed.
The Record resists following Republican peers to shift its stance on statehood despite Democratic opposition. New Mexico voters, across parties, broadly favor statehood or a related option, while the paper remains aligned with Washington's influence.
A local physician stated on the sixth day that some consumptives sent to the country for health benefits die from ho sickness and despair. The remark reflects concerns over treatment and well being amid ongoing health debates.
A physician notes patients with tuberculosis or similar illnesses suffer when money is scarce yet hope remains. Those with funds fare better by seeking fresh air and activity, while others waste away in idle hotel life or tobacco and drink. Doctors emphasize exercise good meals and purposeful work to lift spirits and health.
The President recommends admitting Indian Territory Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona as two states in one plan. The Commoner notes little chance of quick action by Republicans yet urges supporters to back the plan. Also recalls a Santa Claus event with children enjoying games, cake and gifts at a party.
Master Donovan Richardson celebrated his eleventh birthday Saturday afternoon by inviting his boy and girl friends to the home of his parents Judge and Mrs G A Richardson on West Seventh street to spend several hours playing popular games as a holiday treat.
Western Grocery Co advertises affordable groceries and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The notice promises low prices and availability at druggists.
The Republican caucus in Washington Friday evening backed admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory as one state by a joint bill and approved Arizona and New Mexico as one state by a 110 to 65 vote. The conference followed the House session and lasted about ninety minutes with opposition mainly to uniting Arizona and New Mexico, voiced by Adams of Wisconsin and Tawney of Minnesota.
Capt. E. Godwin Austen purchased a large herd comprising 55 Herefords from the Milne Bush ranch and 20 Shorthorns from Frank Divers. All cattle were yearlings and expected good prices, delivered to Greenfield Saturday.
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