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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1906
Page
3
Scientific American reports California chemist G A Burns proposes denatured alcohol from desert cacti to reclaim land in California and New Mexico. Trow’s tour through Amarillo, Portales, Roswell finds desert farming potential. Pecos Valley cited as key. Distillation from five pounds of cactus yields over a gallon of alcohol, powered by farm energy.
Classified ad items list various sale offers from land scrip alcohol cactus ideas to machinery and livestock. It includes a rotary drilling machine, bowling alley, a fine horse and buggy, linoleum strips, 12 corn fed hogs six Jersey gilts and poultry, plus a 10 horsepower gasoline engine and a Gould pump with contact details for pickup.
The piece describes irrigation expansion in the Pecos Valley, with 25 000 to 30 000 acres irrigated by Carlsbad and artesian wells, predicting up to 150 000 acres under cultivation within 10 to 15 years. It notes demographic and economic growth, shifts to small farms, and diverse crop expansion aided by government and education efforts.
W J Fox Carlsbad N M reports a letter from J L Bell praising local support for the El Paso and Kansas City Short Line railroad. The line is described as certain to be built and will connect Carlsbad with East and West markets, placing shops along the route and offering direct access to major markets.
FOR RENT. WANTED. Several sets of books to keep for business men. Will also do collecting, etc. Terms reasonable. Address accountant EEG Box 191. FOR RENT. A desirable six room house nicely finished with modern conveniences bath and electric light. Close in. Inquire at Record office.
A local ad notes there is nothing like a pleasant pool or billiards game plus a full line of cigars and tobacco, inviting customers to stay and shop in one place.
Eagle stick pin lost on 4th Main St. Finder to return to Record office for reward. A music clasp pin lost in the afternoon on 4th Main St. Return to Record for reward. Telescope full of dirty shirts lost between here and the Pecos River railroad crossing. Return to R. C. Graves for reward.
Makin's Second Hand Store advertises top offers for used items and junk, promising high cash payments on arrival. Local shoppers are invited to call or visit for immediate quotations and fair deals.
A 126 acre farm five miles southwest of Clarksville Texas fully cultivated with a five room house, large barn, outbuildings and three tenant houses. It offers $500 yearly value. Also in Clarksville a two residence city property on half block with fair rent. Exchange sought for Roswell area property. Carlton & Bell invite prompt inquiries.
A. W. Trow of Minnesota, editor and dairy association leader, spent two days in Roswell and surrounding areas evaluating farming conditions and the Pecos Valley land market. He traveled south to assess land prospects as part of a Minnesota organizers’ mission.
Wanted 300 White Leghorns young hens box 306. Also six to ten room house close in furnished or unfurnished. Inquire Record office. Position by general office man bookkeeper and stenographer Thoroughly competent. Inquire Record office 5412.
A woman reports finding a gold watch on Main Street about a week ago. The owner can claim the item by describing the watch and paying storage at 118 North Pecos Avenue.
Ten acres of land fronting North Main Street offered at a special bargain for a few days. See us.
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