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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1910
Page
2
Vignettes on politics and social trends include Justice Weler set to win in a walk next month and jokes about marriages and divorces. A Missouri man reportedly has whiskers twelve feet long, while Roswell merchants cash in during Christmas ad campaigns in the Daily Record.
The Albuquerque community reacts to health concerns and political discourse as the New Year begins with campaigning urging residents to back statehood and approve the constitution. The tone reflects civic engagement and local controversy surrounding reforms.
Over seven hundred men are indicted in a Ohio county for election frauds as President Taft's state accrues a growing negative reputation.
A Vaughn man challenges the constitution due to the name New Mexico, offering a stronger objection than most cited reasons. He elaborates his concerns beyond common arguments about the state's designation.
The year 1910 stands out for Roswell and the Territory with pivotal happenings in the citys development and the territories new state status, reflecting notable progress and changes in that period.
The governor-elect of Massachusetts paid about seventeen thousand dollars to obtain an office that yields a total salary of eight thousand a year. The note implies the effort would not seem to suit a poor man.
A Roswell poll among business men would show at least nine of ten favor adopting the constitution. They may not be fully satisfied but accept the saying half a loaf is better than no bread.
The Pathfinder notes a Southern bloc trend with White as chief justice, Champ Clark as the next House speaker, Representative Underwood shaping a tariff bill, and Dr. Wilson pressed for the presidency, signaling a political comeback by the South.
Residents laud Chief Justice Pope for his steadfast interpretation of laws and his warm, full-hearted citizenship. He is commended as a model American citizen who serves the nation with strength of character, free from politics or privilege.
In Albuquerque a political notice details a move to fill the justice's chair on the state supreme court of appeals. The report notes party alignment and the procedural steps leading up to the appointment.
The article compares Joseph’s biblical corn harvest in Egypt with the 1910 American maize yield of about 3.121 billion bushels, noting Egypt’s crop was vast yet smaller than U S maize. It concludes by linking India corn’s bounty to total U S currency in circulation.
The Christian church Sunday School held Rally Day services Sunday morning and a Christmas program Monday evening. The crowded church featured songs, readings, duets, dialogues, drills, and addresses by Ed. S. Gibbany J. H. Carper and Santa Claus with candy and oranges distributed to children.
The Pecos Valley Presbytery in Roswell accepted the resignation of Dr W C Alexander as pastor of First Presbyterian Roswell and dissolved his pastorate. Alexander will serve as supply minister next Sunday while the church seeks a regular pastor. Visiting ministers departed after completing presbytery work.
A note invites the public to a music event at North M. E. Church on Friday December 30 featuring selected performers. The listing emphasizes a rare gift of music and invites community attendance.
Markets show cattle steady with mixed ranges across regions. Chicago reports cattle and hogs prices with varied classes. Kansas City notes steady cattle and hogs with sparse detail. St. Louis lists woolly figures across wholesale categories.
The candidate for reelection as Justice of the Peace in Precinct No. One, Chaves County, NM, defends past conduct, vows to uphold law and fairness, affirms support for city administration, and pledges to enforce laws and maintain high morals if reelected.
A special gospel service at the Baptist church begins 7:30 pm with doors at 7 pm. Twenty six Tissot pictures shown by stereopticon depict scenes from the Jews plots to Jesus and the Passion. A Friday service Dec 30 offers free will offering to fund church opening. P H McDowell pastor solicits magazine subscriptions and new business for Ingersoll Book Stationery and Art Co.
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