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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1908
Page
2
A Roswell newspaper urges voters to approve a $ bonds issue to fund waterworks and sewers, arguing immediate local improvement and future prosperity. It warns against political division and notes national finance examples, including New York banks, as context. Lincoln's birthday and public school Flag Day are referenced.
In 1907 migrant outfits moving west of Higgins Texas totaled 2334 cars, doubling from the previous year. Of these, 1301 cars were unloaded in New Mexico towns, up 549 cars from the year before, signaling strong growth and a hopeful rise in activity.
Col Ramsey of the Albuquerque Journal describes early New Mexico schooling woes in Las Vegas during the 1880s. He credits Hadley and Clark as pivotal figures improving the Territory’s schools and notes Ramsey’s long public service and legal prominence.
The New York World lauds Texas Senator Charles A Culberson for his long public service and strong intellect. It notes his roles as attorney general and governor, and his nine years in the U S Senate. The paper aligns with Bryan on Culberson as a Democrat presidential candidate.
Several for sale notices list Artesia town lots in the best residence area offered at bargain prices with inquiries directed to the record office. Also advertised are white Leghorn hens at 106 S Kentucky and a cheap scholarship at Woolverton Business College with immediate take up, via the Record office.
Local notices announce Charles L Ballard as a candidate for Chaves County Sheriff pending Democratic primary action. F P Gayle is listed for Probate Clerk, with election details tied to the same primary process.
A local notice announces W. S. Moore as a candidate for City Clerk of Roswell, pending Democratic city convention action. It also notes W. M. Atkinson seeking re-election as County Commissioner of the Second District, subject to convention action.
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