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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1934
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record lists society editor Mason and editor Wilkins with W. L. Scarritt as city editor and L. M. Bear among staff. Advertising mer. editor and business office contacts are noted. Subscription rates, carrier delivery, and publication details are provided as standard newspaper front matter. The paper is a member of the Associated Press and the New Mexico Newspaper Association.
Wednesday December 26 1934 tribute highlights Edward A Cahoon as Roswell’s foremost civic banker and industrial force. He shaped local finance and development, guided by decisive but compassionate judgment and lifelong study, leaving a lasting impact on community life.
In the probate court of Chaves County New Mexico the estate of James Phelps White known as J P White is administered. Executors J P White Jr Lou White Elizabeth White McGee and others notify all claimants to file with the county clerk within one year or be barred by law.
An old style medicinal advertisement touts Creomulsion as seven medicines in one with no narcotics. It claims strong but harmless relief for chest colds and promises a refund on the spot if coughs or colds are not relieved by the product.
Cara Follette, daughter of a Canadian businessman, expects to partner in the family firm. In Europe she meets Jerry Flint, a poor man, and funds his move to Toronto. Benjamin Follette plans to marry his daughter to Redman Harmer, who has just returned from Europe and seeks a meeting. Cara travels to meet Harmer, faces family pressure, and funds Jerry’s venture as the plot unfolds with mistaken identities and travels.
In a rugged canyon, Jerry schemes to steal Cara and the hunted bear skin with Harmer. The hunter warns about danger in the corral as Jerry plots a one day getaway, packing supplies and sugar for the mules. The scene closes with quiet tension and a midnight resolve.
The yearend dispatch notes Elks spent a million on their Big Brother program and Shriners received half a million to aid crippled children in 1935. New Mexico Christmas relief totals reach 122 314, over 30 percent of the population, and 290 percent higher than last year. Pillsbury Milling Company donated 5 000 barrels of flour to the Salvation Army for distribution to families in need.
The piece cites eighteen million on relief, 10,671,000 jobless Americans, and a Christmas rise of the unemployed. Father Corrigan advocates a mandatory six hour day and value tax without exemptions. The piece notes the State Taxpayers Association push to exempt homes from taxation, likening it to Townsend pensions, and hints at raising revenue via higher sales tax.
Two district judges in full and two more in part declare war on slot machines backed by heavy fines and jail sentences. The item questions how this crusade could curb gambling and notes relief, crime, and wartime debt themes across New Mexico and broader politics.
L. L. Kirk Johnson announces in The Record that he will run for reelection as Justice of the Peace for precincts one and two in the January 4, 1988 election.
Records announce J C Nelson as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in the consolidated Precincts One and Two for the January 14 election.
The Record announces Charles T. Townsend as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in the consolidated Precincts No One and Two for the election on January 14.
Justice Peace nominee J House Sr seeks election in consolidated Precincts One and Two on January 14. Adv.
Constable Faustino A. Lucero has authorized The Record to announce his candidacy for constable at the precinct election to be held January 14, 1935. Ady.
The Record announces W. J. Bragg as a candidate for constable in Precinct One, Chaves County, at the upcoming election.
A fragmentary notice nominates O W Liston as a candidate for Constable in Precinct 1, Chaves County. The garbled text suggests an official or election context with a namesake candidate.
L C Lollar announces candidacy for constable of Precincts 1 and 2 at the election set for January 14, 1935.
The Record announces that Bob Ballard is a sinets One and Two at the election to be held January 14. This notice comes from the paper’s authorized source, confirming his status for the upcoming vote.
Frank Willis is announced as a candidate for constable in Precincts One and Two for the January 14 election. The Adv. reports the declaration of candidacy and its timely filing.
The notice announces M. Shorty Foster as a candidate for constable of Precincts 1 and 2 in the election set for January 14, 1935, withAdv. ears ae as context.
The Record announces C. H. Monk as a candidate for Constable in Precincts One and Two for the election on January 14. Adv.
The Annual Stockholders Meeting of the Chaves County Abstract and Insurance Company in Roswell New Mexico will be held at the company office on Monday December 31 1934 at 7 o clock p m for the election of directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may come before the meeting Adv Dee 5 12 19 26
Antoinette Donnelly urges readers to balance a strapless evening dress with well shaped shoulders. She notes flaws from hollow or flat frames and advises discreet tailoring to hide back-shoulder bulges. The piece links shoulder appearance to youth, confidence, and overall polish.
Practical guide on shoulder exercises and DIY home waving for hair. Encourages daily routines to improve posture and waves, notes limited access to salons, praises available wave lotions, and outlines step by step methods using combs and pins for home hair styling.
The New Mexico Star College notes marketing problems for fruit and vegetable growers grow from rising motor truck use and large chain buyers. It urges cooperative marketing, competitive buying agencies, and trials of new agreements to boost farmers bargaining power and stabilize fresh produce markets. Record Want-Ads Get Results
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