Christmas cards with messages go first class mail
Roswell postmistress Mrs W H McCullough asks The Record to note that Christ as cards with messages are first class mail requiring a 3 cent stamp outside Roswell or 2 cents within Roswell. Cards may be sent for 11 cents if signed but must have no written message and be mailed in unsealed envelopes. printed messages are allowed but no handwritten notes.
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W. H. McCullough
Roswell
Christas
Toswell
Christmas Candy 27 Varieties at lic per pound
H B Salee offers 27 varieties of Christmas candy priced per pound. Contact 1212 or visit 210 East Fifth Street for purchases and inquiries.
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H. B. Salee
East Fifth Street
Hand Embroidered Illow Cases and Luncheon Sets
Art Gift Shop at 107 West 4th Street sells hand embroidered illow cases and luncheon sets with hours open until 6 p m and 9 p m on Saturday a compact early 20th century shop notice style.
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West 4Th St
Carpenter expected in Roswell for Christmas visit
Joe S Carpenter, a Texas Christian University student, was due to arrive in Roswell today to spend the Christmas holidays with his family.
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Joe S. Carpenter
Roswell
Texas Christian University
Closing Out Sale At Banking House Grocery
Local ad urges buyers to rush to Banking House Grocery as merchandise goes out by car load with groceries advertised cheaper than ever before.
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Banking House Grocery
Adyv
Home For Christmas
Frank Stegar of the University of Arizona Tucson returned home for the Christmas vacation and spent the holiday with his family at their residence here.
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Frank Stegar
University of Arizona At
Tucson
Bright Luncheon Sets Handbags Scarves and Plaques Exhibit
El Chivato at 421 North Richardson advertises bright colored luncheon sets handbags scarfs bedspreads and hand painted plaques. Open 9 to 12 and 1 to 6 PM. Advertising note from 1915.
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el Chivato
North Richardson
Advy
Lets Balance The Budget With bread-not liquor- two loaves
An advertisement urges shoppers to buy Butter Krisp bread at 115c per loaf from Sallee's Ideal Bakery, promoting two large loaves as a budget friendly alternative and claiming It is different from just bread.
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Sallee
Ideal Bakery
Sallee’s
Piano sale ad offering late model player piano
Ginsberg Music Co. advertises a late model player piano in perfect condition for 179 dollars with a bench and 15 music rolls included. Delivery within a hundred miles at no extra charge. Easy terms available to all responsible parties. Advertisement from 1918.
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Ginsberg Music Co
Adv
Up and Down the Main Drag Christmas Shopper Blues
Two shopping days remain before Christmas as Roswell Coyotes open the season with Hagerman High School. Haeman cage team seeks a win while a Women’s Club dance kicks off the holiday. A vaccine announcement promises immunization against infantile paralysis after animal tests.
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Roswell
Dr Johnson Heads Chaves County Medical Society Banquet
Dr L W Johnson elected president of the Chaves County Medical Society at the annual banquet and meeting at Nickson Coffee Shop. Officers include Dr J P Williams vice president Dr C F Beeson secretary treasurer and Dr H A Ingalls on the board of censors. Fourteen members present. Also St Marys hospital staff elected with Dr W N Worthington chair and Dr J P Williams vice chair.
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L. W. Johnson
Chaves County Medical Society
Nickson
J. P. Williams
C. F. Beeson
H. A. Ingalls
Board of Censors
W. N. Worthington
St. Mary’s Hospital
J.P. Williams
C. F., Beeson
Augusta
Tarcisa
Albina
Clarks Visit Boones in Roswell for Christmas
Mr and Mrs R B Clark of Los Gatos California arrived in Roswell yesterday to visit Mr and Mrs C W Boone at 411 West Tilden. Mrs Clark is a cousin of Mr Boone. They plan to stay until after Christmas.
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R. B. Clark
Los Gatos
California
Roswell
C. W. Boone
West Tilden
Clark
Mr. Boone
Musical Instrument Prices Advertisement at Ginsberg Music
A vintage ad lists instrument prices starting at six dollars with harmonicas at twenty five cents, trumpets and cornets at five dollars, clarinets at fifteen dollars, violins seven fifty, mandolins eight fifty, and accordions seven fifty, from Ginsberg Music Company.
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Ginsberg Music Company
Turkeys and poultry prices from Browksnier Produce
Advertising poultry prices list for turkeys large and young toms at 10 to 12 cents per pound, big white pekin ducks at 16 cents, fat hens 12 cents, medium hens 35 to 50 cents, fryers at 18 cents per pound. Dress and deliver offered by Browksnier Produce with phone 1174.
Radio cabinet radio for homes without power
Advertisements promote a six tube Crosley air cell radio and a 1,000 hour battery from Ginsberg Music Co for areas without electricity. Falconi of Roswell is named as a radio expert to call for latest radio construction developments. Also mentions Butter Krisp bread deals and a fire insurance ad by J R Daughtry.
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Falconi
Roswell
Ginsberg Music Co
Butter Krisp Bread Ad Promises Fresh Difference
An ad from Sallee's Ideal Bakery touts Butter Krisp bread at 15 cents a loaf with slogans about its distinction from ordinary bread. The notice, placed by J. R. Daughtry, also references automobile insurance on page 20.
Bahringer Funeral Services Friday
Funeral services for H. M. Bahringer who died suddenly yesterday morning will be held Friday afternoon at two o'clock from Swiflers' Funeral Home. Rev. D. B. Titus will lead the service with music by the First Christian church choir. Burial is planned for South Park.
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H. M. Bahringer
Swiflers’ Funeral
Rev
D. B. Titus
First Christian Church
South Park
New Crosby Shelving Refrigerator at Ginsbergs
A six cubic foot electric refrigerator is sold for 105 dollars. The ad notes New Crosby Shelvadors available at Ginsbergs for that price. A ten dollar bill with seven fifty monthly payments could deliver a new Box for the holidays. See the North window. Adv. pD1913e oe Bite Ribbon Celery. Anderson's Gardens, DStfe
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Crossey Shelvadors
Ginsbergs
Anderson’s Gardens
Army Flier Here At Roswell Airport
Sst J H Price arrived at Roswell airport this afternoon aboard a Ford Tri Motor flight from Guffin Field San Antonio Texas. He plans a return trip tomorrow morning piloting the same aircraft.
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Army Flier
J. H. Price
Roswell
Guffin Field
San Antonio
Texas
Nothing In Police Court There Were No Cases Today
Police court session adjoins with no docket entries as no cases were filed or called. Local officials report idle calendar and no hearings scheduled for today.
Piano shop ad promises real money for old pianos
C. M. Richards explains his used piano shop where you may get real money for your old piano instead of nothing on trades. Phone 1149W Ady.
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C. M. Richards
ALL PROHIMEN bootleg liquor policy and trade quota
Attorney General Choate outlined ongoing enforcement of prohibition era cases and contemplated handling bootleg liquor, with no actions taken yet. Mexico received a 28 000 gallon monthly liquor import quota, slated for possible increase to boost trade. Kellogg of the Mexican American Habanero Corp seeks to lift the quota to 120 000 gallons monthly, signaling capacity to handle larger imports.
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Choate
Mexico
Fred L. Kellogg
New York
Habanero Corporation
Mrs Sutherland Visits Roswell Family for Christmas
Mrs James F Sutherland and her son Ferrel Sutherland arrived today from their ranch southwest of Roswell to spend Christmas with Mr and Mrs J B Coats and family. Mrs Sutherland is Mrs Coats mother.
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James F Sutherland
Ferrel Sutherland
Roswell
J. B. Coats
Sutherland
Coats
For Rent Small House for Couple Furnished by Produce Co
For rent a small house offered by ITookshier Produce Company. Couple preferred. some furnishings available. D21t3e
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Itookshier Produce Company
Ginsberg Music Co Offers Rebuilt Radios At Low Prices
An advertisement for rebuilt radios at Ginsberg Music Company prudently prices an Atwater Kent radio with speaker at 15 dollars and a Cabinet Apex overhauled at 35 dollars. A portable radio sells for 25 dollars, with easy terms for good credit.
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Atwater Kent
Apex
Ginsberg Music Company
Hos Well
Adv
Piste
Permanent Waves Gift Goods at Yucca Beauty Shop
Yucca Berzuty Service and Cosmetic Shop invites mothers and sisters to browse a special line of gift goods and permanent wave services at 111 West 3rd Street, phone 484. Adv. Dist3e.
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Yucca Berzuty Service
W. 3Rd St
Beauty Culture Courses Offer Expert Operator Training
Of F Beauty Culture complete courses in all branches of Beauty Culture enables students to become expert operators. We give practical training on live models under licensed teachers. Mrs Wright and Mrs Porter wish to run their school in cooperation with standard rate beauty shops in the city. Phone 182 for tuition or appointment or student work. Adv. N28tie Blue Ribbon Celery. Anderson's Gardens. Ostie
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Wright
Porter
Winners in the News Tip Contest at The Record
John R. St John wins The Record's tip contest for Wednesday by phoning in a death by own action item about Carl Stow a former Roswell resident in Denver. He earns two theatre tickets for Friday and may claim them at The Record office.
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John R. St. John
Carl Stow
Roswell
Denver
Yucca-Princess Management
Salvation Army Needs More Help For Christmas Aid
Captain J M King head of the Salvation Army in Roswell appeals for last minute help for Christmas relief. The Army seeks to feed every needy family but lacks special funds and relies on public donations. Donate money in downtown kettles or food at Capt King’s home 424 East Third St or call 756 for pickup. The need remains urgent.
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J. M. King
Salvation Army
Roswell
Capt. King
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Baldwin
Ad Man
Clyde
DR. Johnson
Trukeys
Guitars
Hufp’s
Huff
Huff’s Jewelry Store
Browksnier
J. R- Daughtry
Pire Insurance
J. R. Daughtry
Dustin’s
Dromedary Dixie Mix
Monarch
Wilsons
Baltimore Extra
Gross-Miller Grocery, Co
Justice Department
Rboy
Jr. High School
George L. Foreman
Majestic Radio
Everything Musical
Ginsberg
Ss Musical
OLD Mission School
Anderson's Gardens
Ostie
Daniel Paint & Glass Co
Dunstin’s’ News Store
Spencer Tracy
Loretta Young
Man’s Castle
Febe Daniels
Warner Baxter
Ken Maynard
Riders of Justice
Purdy Electric Co
N. Main St
Courtney Holston
S. Richardson
Capitan Theatre
Stoo
Deltic
Leyne
J. R. Dauchtry
Vicks
Rio Hondo
Leland Fellows
E. C
Elmer Riemen
East Second ST
Simmons Studio
Purdy
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