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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record urges a careful Christmas with fire and ice hazards. It notes Roswell’s fire department is modern and efficient, saving damage and paying for itself, and calls readers to keep Christmas trees safe and flames away from toys and decorations.
Jefferson quote misquoted here to claim a news obsession. note that today is described as the shortest day and the onset of winter. The passage blends a political whim with a seasonal fact, reflecting a stylized view of news importance versus governance.
The Santa Fe New Mexican opposes turning Carlsbad Caverns over to business interests or paying the state for them. Editorials argue government control would turn the Caverns into a political football, harming tourism. In Roswell, a call to secure funds for a larger city jail is urged ahead of time.
Gladys Huntington Bevans warns parents of the dangers of leaving babies and young children unattended. She cites preventable incidents from fires to locked bathrooms, stressing that even brief absences can lead to tragedy, and urges training and vigilance to protect children.
The passage argues that government waste and high taxes hinder growth. It urges definite reductions in government costs as essential to normalcy, noting tax collectors have closed commercial doors and farms, depriving workers of jobs and homes. It singles out efficiency from Washington to local offices as the hour’s need.
A call for a federally sponsored home building drive gains support from Dr. O M Sprague, urging expanded construction to reduce crowded housing, eliminate unsafe structures, and revive employment and local commerce across industries. The plan aims to boost paint, cement, transport, steel, and lumber sectors while delivering lasting value to towns.
Mr and Mrs W H Douglas of Smithville Mo visiting Roswell claim Main Street depots superior Christmas decorations to Petticoat Lane in Kansas City and say Roswell shows more Christmas spirit. Mrs Deaton is their daughter in law.
An Associated Press survey finds merchants from Manhattan to Albuquerque seeing stronger pre holiday sales than last year. In New York City stores, gains appear widespread with estimates around 25 to 35 percent in many markets. Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas districts report notable rises, with Denver and Houston among the cities posting solid gains.
Sidelights on the News describe the Amador Hotel in Las Cruces as a distinct landmark with a Spanish feel, hosting art from Old Madrid and heirloom collections. The piece connects the hotel to local history, border travel routes, and regional wildlife, while noting a shift toward government migrant camps starting January 1.
Nostalgic plan for a relaxed Christmas Eve focusing on time with children. Emphasizes slowing pace, reading "Twas the Night Before Christmas," hanging stockings, final wrapping, and early bedtime to savor the magic and anticipation. Copyright 1933 Chicago Tribune.
Doris Blake reports an engaged man laments a fiancée who declares she wants to see other men after years of courting and gifts. He is told the heartache may reflect vanity or a mismatch in expectations, suggesting he reexamine his own position and the value of the relationship.
The writer suggests the recipient’s emphasis on expensive gifts signals a displaced romance. They argue a three thousand dollar price tag may postpone marriage, implying a bidder’s gamble and the suitor’s desire for bigger gestures over genuine affection.
An advertisement notes Sallee's large butter wrisp at 8c or 2 for 15c, claiming value similar to a schooner. It promotes the item as different from regular break and directs readers to grocers and Ideal Bakery for purchase.
Roswell children write letters to Santa with requests for gifts and thanks. One child Mildred and Louise request a bicycle Dutch Harp and dolls or cars for Christmas while noting they save for poor people and will share cocoa milk and butter. Another child four-year-old in Roswell asks for skates and a large airplane and hopes Santa visits every child. mentions father seeking work and joy at reunion.
A 1935 Roswell reader from Virginia Crosby writes Dear Santa Claus asking for a doll a bed a blanket a bathrobe and bedroom slippers. She hopes they won’t cost too much and signs her wish with love and a final note preferring other gifts if a ring price is too high.
A German specialist’s prescription Narito reportedly eases sciatica neuritis and lumbago for an elderly patient without narcotics. The syndicate behind the drug claims rapid relief after a few doses, urging readers to consult their druggist immediately.
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