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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1908
Page
2
The document notes George A. Puckett entered Roswell New Mexico on May 19 1903 under a federal act. The text is part of a political or legal notice reflecting Democratic involvement in politics. Records indicate alignment with party matters of the period.
The editorial lauds Superintendent Clark on Roswell schools and argues for high educational standards as essential to good government. It criticizes Republicans in Congress over New Mexico statehood, urging immediate passage of a statehood bill rather than delay to next year.
From Santa Fe Eagle the Republican stance on statehood remains solidly opposed in Congress. After Roosevelt backed single statehood last October hopes for passage this session have dimmed as delegates and supporters clashed over promises and party lines.
Prominent Roswell firms including Joyce Pruit Co Roswell Hardware Co Kemp Lumber Co and Price Co publicly back a proposed city bond issue to fund water works and sewer system upgrades. They argue improved infrastructure will raise property values and offset tax costs to service the bonds.
A listing of multiple local companies including Oy Dilley Furniture Co Pecos Valley Drug Co Roswell Wool & Hide Co Wildy Lea by J S Lea R F Barnett Geo M Slaughter Jaffa Prager Co Roswell Trading Co Morrow Tannehill Texas Block Pecos Valley Lumber Co Payton Drug B S Co Roswell Drug & J'iry Co Whiteman Bros Co Roswell Lamber Co ky.
A financial notice states a $500,000 loan pool for irrigated farms with long term terms. Interest is payable annually with the privilege to pay off before due date. Agent: J B Herbst located at 303 North Main Street opposite the post office.
Several ads offer a seven room modern house for sale address 821 N Main portable Fairbanks Morse engine second hand meat market in Pecos Valley Irrigated Land Co Lakewood N M bargain secondhand Oliver typewriter and Woolverton Business College scholarship cheap offers record office inquiries Also mentions H F Vernillion light buggy runabout and a good survey to sell or exchange
The Record notes candidates for county offices in Chaves county including C W Davisson for Tax Assessor and James Sutherland for County Treasurer, each subject to Democratic primaries or convention. GUY H HERBERT and A R FORSYTH are also cited as candidates for Assessor, subject to party processes.
Wanted to trade stock Roswell Country Club for stock Roswell Gas Co. Inquire at Reco office 8011.
The deadline to file or participate in the Democratic primary for Canves County Sheriff is established as the date for the vote within the party process. County election officials remind voters and candidates to observe upcoming procedural deadlines and requirements.
Jas W Mullens announces his bid for Probate Clerk in the Chaves Democratic primary. He presents as a candidate seeking party backing in the upcoming election.
A notice announces the date for the re election of F P Gayle to the office of Probate Clerk in Chaves County. The item specifies the ballot period and official filing or election date as part of the probate clerk race.
N J Fritz of Hagerman announces candidacy for County Commissioner in the Third district. In related news, Jerry Carrier is named as a candidate for County Commissioner of Chaves County.
A notice states M. A. Finley announces candidacy for Commissioner of the Third District, subject to party or election authority actions.
J T Evans announced as candidate for Probate Judge of Chaves county in the primary election. W H Cosgrove announced for City Clerk of Roswell, subject to Democratic city convention action. Local party processes set the date for the City Clerk race.
W S Moore announces candidacy for the office of City Clerk of Roswell, pending action by the Democratic city convention.
The notice states W. M. Atkinson is a candidate for re election to the County Commissioner second district subject to party action and official approval.
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