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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
A collection of Roswell political pleas and year end reflections urges voters in Precinct No 1 to support Justice of the Peace and Constable candidates while calling for civic effort in 1909. It notes earthquake disasters in Italy and Sicily and argues for Commercial Club action and Congress activity after Taft's inauguration.
The Roswell paper argues for voter choice in electing justice of the peace and constable, urging Roswell Democrats to support an independent mass meeting rather than caucus nominees. It notes primaries are long established in Chaves County and calls for broad voter participation.
A letter dated December 1141 from Mrs Park er Earle written in Santiago de las Vegas describes Cuba with vivid scenes of streets roads and daily life. It mentions Calzadas roads and a Spaniard built system, Col James W Eden visiting Roswell and local notices about railroads loans and a phonograph recital for New Year’s Day for children with details on venue times and ticketing.
A neighbor and friends surprised Mrs Charles Brown at her southwest city home on her birthday. An evening of happiness followed with many pretty and useful gifts and tasty refreshments. W F Slaughter from Tucumcari and S F Gutsch from Hagerman visited on business. Mr and Mrs Prager Miller welcomed a daughter on December 18.
Do not assume quick work. ensure roof and leaders are inspected to prevent holidays spoiled by leaks. The message urges timely, thorough checking rather than rushing through, stressing prevention over regret.
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