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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
3
The Telluride Journal notes newspapers provide free service to communities yet remain private enterprises. It highlights the high costs and intense labor involved, including persistent investment in new material to stay current, while advertising space is sought from other industries for public and private benefit.
The story recounts Rev. O ne pastor of a Baptist church suffering from a persistent cough and grip. He credits Dr New Discovery for relieving his symptoms and helping him sleep. An advertisement for Roswell Drug & Jewelry Co offers the medicine at 50 cents to $1.00 with a trial bottle and mentions a meat market tied to groceries with delivery and cash prices.
We offer a fenced property on a good street close in with fruit trees and shade trees around the block. A modern six-room house with southeast front and good out-buildings sits on a well supplied with water from a splendid artesian well. Priced within a few days at $900 under actual value. viewing in Carlton & Bell Room 5, Oklahoma Block.
George W. Hoffman of Harper Washington describes a seven year struggle with stomach and liver trouble. He credits Electric Bitters with a complete cure and urges others to try the medicine. Sold by Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co. at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee.
We offer 320 acres eight miles from Roswell, fenced and ditched with a top Pecos Valley well. Abundant water, 10 acres alfalfa, 40 acres cane, 75 acres plowed. Priced well below value. Visit for full particulars. Carlton & Bell.
In Mad Chase. Millions rush in mad chase after health from one extreme of faddism to another. If they would eat good food and keep bowels regular with Dr King’s New Life Pills their troubles would pass away. Prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble at Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co. Guaranteed.
An old ibm-style moral tale unfolds in a 1905 era vignette about Maggie Taylor a sick twelve year old whose brother Tommy works in an office. Margaret Stanhope an aimless generous widow hears of Tommys plight and visits Burnham Street bringing a true Christmas tree and gifts. The act of charity reveals remorse and reconciliation between Miss Stanhope and Tommy s boss as they share a hopeful holiday moment.
A Rock Bottom Prices ad from Western Grocery Co. promotes groceries and declares Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, long used cure for croup in children. Mr M F Compton of Market Texas testifies it gives prompt relief in severe cases. Available at druggists.
Come and see the beauty of our Redwood Ceiling Siding and Finish. For hard oiling nothing surpasses them. Kemp Lumber Co East Fourth St. 47tf
A reader from Masonville Indiana asserts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is the best remedy for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. The product also aids cuts burns and injuries and is sold for 25 cents at Roswell Drug and Jewelry. Mrs Jerry Simpson names Mrs B W McCall of Arteria as agent to sell the Jubilee Iron in Chaves and Eddy counties.
Train mail schedule shows North Bound arrivals at 9 40 a m and departures daily with M D Burns as agent. Local mails close at 3 20 p m for south bound trains, with daily arrivals and departures listed.
Three room house with a 50 by 160 foot east facing lot and water right. Desirable location on Missouri avenue. Price 1000 dollars if sold this week. Two business lots 33 by 150 feet each priced at 1500 dollars. A fine investment offered by Carlton Bell Land and Abstract Co.
The article traces Santa Claus origins to German and Greek influences, linking the old man figure to pagan feasts marking year’s end. It notes St. Nicholas as bishop of Myra in the early fourth century, patron saint of children and schoolboys, explaining his role in gift celebrations for youngsters.
A Roman Christmas custom called cottio features a dawn fish auction near the forum at San Teodoro. The vast circular market fills with baskets of fish, buyers bargain and laugh as stalls shout, with prices often soaring at Christmastide. One tale recalls a gray mullet once selling for 20,000 sesterces.
A vintage method describes making plum pudding by soaking breadcrumbs in milk, then whisking in eggs and sugar with salt. It combines suet, raisins, currants, almonds, and spices, with beaten egg whites folded in and served with hard sauce.
Encouragement turns sharp as Jack scoffs that Richman will buy an expensive Christmas gift. Marie replies coyly that she doubts the gesture and urges him to save money for future contingencies rather than spoiling her with a costly present.
A nostalgic note from the Atlanta Constitution quotes Frank Stanton warning to beware fair or murky weather as a big fat possum and a gobblin turkey loom over Christmas in Dixie. The piece blends regional charm with seasonal whimsy reflecting Southern attitudes during the holidays.
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