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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1908
Page
2
Listed May 19 1903 Roswell New Mexico under the March 38 1879 act subscription terms show daily and weekly rates with daily monthly and yearly advance payments. Published daily except Sunday by Record Publishing Co with rates indicated.
A Fort William Ontario letter argues municipal ownership of utilities reduces taxes and graft. Ft William and Port Arthur run electric light, water works, street railways, and theatres. Net four year earnings fund cheap services, lower taxes, and curb partisan politics, with open elections and no mayoral salaries. The piece praises civic ownership for integrity, maps risks and benefits, and critiques Roosevelt and press bias.
Louisville Couriers Journal notes Henry Watterson critiquing President rhetoric on press corruption and political conspiracies funded by a five million dollar corruption fund. The piece mocks the President's claims with a sharp, skeptical tone about belief and imagination in politics.
Notice prohibiting hunting or trespassing on the Slaughter Farm property. Enforced by landowners with no access for outsiders. Violations may lead to eviction or legal action under property rules.
Classified ads offer Artesia town lots, a New gas engine eight horsepower, two stallions aged three and four, a second hand sixteen horsepower portable engine, a second hand Oliver typewriter, and a Woolverton Business College scholarship. Also announces N J Fritz of Hagerman a candidate for County Commissioner Third District in the Democratic primaries and Jerry Carter as a candidate for the same post.
Classified rental blurbs list furnished rooms at 512 N Lenora with contact 9513 for rent six room residence with bath near Roswell Title and Trust Co. modern conveniences and optional board at 719 N Main St. 891f
A fragment references items mixing bowl and pudding pan with scattered letters and a stray fish term. No clear event or date is provided.
Local notices announce Fred J. Beck as a candidate for County Assessor of Chaves County, subject to Democratic primaries or convention. C W Davisson is named as a candidate for Tax Assessor, with Guy H Herbert also announcing for County Assessor. James Sutherland enters as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to Democratic primaries.
Charles C. Hill announces his candidacy in the Democratic primary for superintendent of schools. The action signals Hill seeks the top education post in the district, outlining priorities for curriculum and classroom support.
Charles L Ballard announces his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Ches County subject to action of the election authorities. He seeks the support of local voters and outlines qualifications for the county law enforcement post.
An election notice announces J J Rascoe as the probate clerk candidate for sheriff in Chaves county subject to the Democratic primary. It also notes Jas W Mullens as a candidate for probate clerk, reflecting the local party slate and forthcoming primary decision.
F P Gayle announces candidacy for re election as Probate Clerk of Chaves County subject to Democratic Primary action. The notice outlines the political context and the upcoming election process.
M. A. Finley宣布竞选第三地区委员，表示愿意接受行动的后续步骤。
For probate judge in Chaves County primary the nomination of J. T. Evans is announced. Evans, a longtime public servant, seeks election to the probate bench.
W H Cosgrove announces his candidacy for the Roswell city clerk office subject to the Democratic city convention action. The notice names Cosgrove as a candidate and specifies the party process governing the race.
Date for the City Clerk is set subject to the action of the Democratic city convention. The move follows party plans and local council approval, with attention to timing and procedural steps impacting candidate appointments. Authorities urge adherence to party rules and public notice requirements.
W. S. Moore is a candidate for the office of City Clerk in Roswell, subject to the action of the Democratic city convention.
W M Atkinson announces candidacy for re election as County Commissioner in the Second district subject to party or official action. The notice names the candidate and implies awaiting formal party or electoral decision.
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