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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
2
A fragmentary educational public discourse emphasizes enduring lessons from Lincoln era values. It argues education sustains the Republic, warns against illiterate voters, and urges teachers and students to influence one another, recalling Farmers Sunday and courthouse gatherings.
The edition prints brief extracts from a Flag Day talk given to public school students noting postwar harmony and the South's alleged American leadership. It also lists numerous sales notices for Artesia properties, livestock, machinery, a typewriter, a business, and an election candidacy for Chaves County Assessor by Guy H. Herbert.
The text notes Abraham Lincoln read widely yet remained grounded in basic, fundamental knowledge. It credits his long effort to understand unsophisticated human nature as his greatest strength, despite facing a flood of modern, low-quality material.
A Roswell public school setting emphasizes the value of a free school system as New Mexico moves toward self-government. Farmers Institute speaker Col Parker Barlet will discuss the value of one acre of orchard, urging fruit raisers to ponder the broader constitutional lessons from the Civil War era and the enduring spirit of national unity.
The passage credits McKinley and the Spanish-American War for diminishing Civil War rifts. It notes Theodore Roosevelt’s era saw Confederate flags returned and a presidential message praising both North and South soldiers as valiantly fighting for their perceived rights.
The piece contrasts Fourth of July and Lincoln birthday as flags of rebellion and preservation. It recalls Jefferson and Patrick Henry, reflects on North and South understanding, and notes Lincoln and Davis rose to leadership through war and politics. Both led disciplined lives with no public dishonor. The author urges today’s children to learn from their divergent paths.
The fragment mentions seating capacity, a term ending mid July with Summer School, an item titled 11 porte by MR and MRS C W DICKEN, and legal blanks. It also advertises mortgage note sales and loan arrangements through ROSWELL TITLE TRUST COMPANY. The readable items present a mix of notices and business pitches from a Roswell page segment.
Classified notices advertise sewing services at 106 S Kentucky and 9313, plus a request for a competent white woman for general housework at 702 North Penn with experience required. Contact by phone 18 or apply in person.
Furnished rooms at 512 N Len. 9513. 6 room residence with bath, modern and close in. Roswell Title and Trust Co. Nice large rooms with modern conveniences with or without board. Apply 719 N Main St.
The Record announces James Sutherland as a candidate for County Treasurer of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries action.
A notice proclaims Charles L. Ballard as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to official action.
The file relates to J J Rascoe running for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to the Democratic primary election. The notice confirms Rascoe is the candidate and the election date is tied to the party primary process.
F P Gayle announces bid for re election to the office of Probate Clerk in Chaves County. The filing signals a continuity of local administration and governance for the county judicial department.
Found fur owner may have same by calling at the Record office describing property and paying for it. Ad 88tf
N. J. Fritz of Hagerman is a candidate for County Commissioner in the Third district subject to the election process. The notice implies eligibility and designation within the local race, reflecting the political landscape of the county.
The Democratic primary in Chaves County features Jerry Carter as a declared candidate for the District Three commissioner seat. Carter announced his bid and aims to win the party nomination and proceed to the general election.
J. T. Evans declares his bid for Probate Judge in Chaves County during the upcoming primary election. He seeks to lead the county court and administer local probate matters, stating plans to streamline case handling and public access.
The notice proclaims W S Moore as a candidate for city clerk of Roswell pending Democratic city convention action. It also states W M Atkinson seeks re election as County Commissioner for the Second District subject to the convention.
The Select School has received desks and placed them. The group thanks all who aided in securing them and those promising future equipment. They aim for faithful work and can seat fifty pupils, with plans to increase capacity.
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