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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
2
The piece urges Roswell residents to register to vote on the public improvement bonds seen as vital for progress. It warns a defeat would damage Roswell’s image and calls for supporters to work days, donate time, and wear a blue ribbon badge to show backing.
The fiercest charge so far claims a critic backs the waterworks bond by faking fire alarms to stir sentiment. The target’s defense is that the accusation is baseless, and the matter remains unresolved amid heated public debate.
A Albuquerque Morning Journal observation credits pensions secured for New Mexicans to the influence and untiring efforts of Delegate William H Andrews, noting a future statistician might calculate the war’s exact cost to the country.
Reformers fade when faced with real fight yet the earnest stay the course. The Record notes cigar stores and druggists favor Sunday closing and would act if rivals joined in. Several shop owners report Sunday closures would offset indoor work costs, urging all in their line to close together rather than yield to saloon pressure.
J A Graham, secretary of the Commercial Club, cites a merchant who valued public improvements at five hundred to one thousand dollars but claimed no time to campaign. Graham pressed that if it’s worth cash, the merchant should spend election day working at the polls with staff, or lose the benefit. The man accepted the point and will no longer offer the time excuse.
Through Elder C. C. Hill of Roswell, Champ Clark of Missouri backs the Roswell federal building appropriation. They lauded Clark’s early speech as a spread eagle picnic address, noting long friendship and Hill’s role in Clark’s statehood support. Bartholdt, Missouri, chair of the public buildings committee, adds potential influence.
Voters must register by Saturday February 8 to participate in the special bond election. Registration sites include First Ward Court House Second Ward Spring River Grocery Fifth and Missouri Third Ward Joyner office rear Joyce Pruit store Fourth Ward Pecos Valley Lumber South Main and Fifth Ward R F Cruse blacksmith shop. Former registrations will not be accepted.
Roswell Title and Trust Company advertises prompt accurate real estate loans with reliable service and quick funding options for housing and property purchases.
Central School Auditorium hosts a Saturday evening program on February 8 at 8 o clock featuring readings by Willis Anderson and Mary Quarterman, musical numbers by Minnie Landsaw Kenneth Brewster and the High School Glee Club, scenes from The Merchant of Venice and Julius Caesar, and a benefit for the Athletic Association with admission 25 cents.
A. D. Dies announces the opening of a barber shop next to the Majestic, at 9014, in the George White's shine parlor block. The notice carries a courteous invitation to friends and patrons to visit the new shop.
Guy H. Herbert announces his bid for the office of County Assessor of Chaves County subject to the Democratic primaries. He signs the statement as a formal declaration of candidacy.
The Master Mason degree was conferred on Walter H. Long last night. W. P. Anderson went to Carlsbad after two days in the city. Bernard Pos left on a month long business trip to Artesia and Phoenix. M. M. Brunk returned to Dexter after a Roswell visit. J. K. Hearte returned to Lake Arthur after a local business visit. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Best went to Artesia for two days with relatives. R. H. McCune moved his office to Room 2 over First National Bank. Otis Powers left for Artesia on his way from Monmouth Illinois. J. B. Roberts returned to Lakewood after a visit with his son Ed.
The Record announces W. S. Moore as a candidate for City Clerk of Roswell subject to the Democratic city convention action.
W M Atkinson announces candidacy for re election as County Commissioner in the Second District subject to Democratic primaries. The statement highlights his desire to continue in office if endorsed by party voters.
K M Love traveled to Artesia after days in the north handling immigration and business matters on the way home. Mrs C E Branstetter returned to Hagerman after four days with Mrs KE Bennett. A Land agent Jean W Trimble of Hastings Nebraska brought in twelve Nebraskans to work with local parties. Ex Congressman Sutherland of Nebraska arrived for a business visit. Wagons and buggies were repaired at Roswell Machine Shops. Emmett Patton, testifying as bankruptcy referee for George T Wil 301, returned to his Hagerman ranch. A train from the north brought many prospectors looking for locations and investments. Immigration prospects this month promising.
An Eastbound farm listing pitch from Roswell Title and Trust Company offering to list farms for sale at a prompt prompt sale. The notice invites landowners to submit farm details and promises to handle the rest for a potentially favorable price.
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