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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1908
Page
2
In Roswell a business boost supports a waterworks system and public improvements. The Commercial Club, led by local business leaders, argues for the project as a safe, thorough boost to attract industry and residents. It cites efficiency of services and broader progress as key benefits.
From the St. Louis Republic the piece argues President Roosevelt pursues autocratic independence, clashes with party leaders and campaign contributors, and drifts toward autocracy and militarism. It claims Roosevelt's policies diverge from Democracy, favoring federal power, taxation, and oligarchy.
The passage argues that choosing words based on genuine preference shows honesty, while saying the wrong word to please others marks cravenness. It contrasts those who say trousers or pants sincerely with those who mouth the opposite to appease.
A reader-provided fragment accuses the party in power of yielding to autocracy and oligarchy, demanding accountability to the people and pledging no compromises on the issue. The text presents a sharp political stance without broader context or named figures.
Guy H. Herbert announces his candidacy for County Assessor of Chaves County subject to Democratic primary action.
A trade proposal at 405 N Kansas Ave offers a cow in exchange for a horse plus a cash difference. Contact S715 for details.
Classified note seeks four boarders at 303 E Fourth St with Mrs Newman arranging meals for 25 cents each. Additional line suggests contact or listing ending with a numeric code 851B.
Notice reads for rent rooms suitable for light use at 305 North Kentucky Avenue. Rate listed as $3tb with terms unspecified. Property appears advertised in a historical classifieds style.
The Record announces Charles L Ballard as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County, pending Democratic primary action.
The date for the Sheriff of Chaves County is set subject to the action of the Democratic primary election.
James W. Mullens announces his candidacy for Probate Clerk of Chaves County, pending the Democratic primary election action.
The candidate announces re election to the Probate Clerk of Chaves County. The notice includes the name F P Gayle and states intent to continue in the public office.
Local notice states N J Fritz of Hagerman is a candidate for Commissioner of the Third district and that Jerry Carier is declared a candidate for County Commissioner of Chaves County.
The announcement names M. A. Finley as a candidate for Commissioner of the Third District, subject to party or other required action. The notice provides a concise electoral filing statement.
A local ad promotes collars bridles harness trace chains irrigating shovels hoses and rakes along with carpenters tools. The display emphasizes best quality and reasonable prices.
For Probate Judge J T Evans is announced as a Democratic primary candidate for Chaves county. W H Cosgrove is announced as a candidate for City Clerk of Roswell at the city convention.
Nounce W S Moore a candidate for Roswell City Clerk subject to the Democratic city convention. Also nounce W M Atkinson a candidate for re election to County Commissioner Second District subject to the action of the party.
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