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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
2
The Record argues against ward caucuses and for primary elections to nominate councilmen mayor city clerk and school board candidates. It warns liquor interests may sway voters and cites a possible move toward prohibition. It urges fair open primaries to express the Democratic majority.
Rev. Dr. Charles F. Aked of New York lampooned J. P. Morgan and Morganeering in England noting American influence on British progress. He mocked hymns as doggerel and urged a new religion to draw worshippers, citing Morgan’s stake in English ventures and fanciful schemes from 1902.
The Record denounces whispering politicians and urges voters to attend ward primaries to express true preferences. It cites Dr Fisher and Dr Kinsinger in the Third ward, notes Fourth ward holds council and school board packing, and calls for open ballots and a square deal across wards.
A Roswell Record editor gazes at a vivid sunset from a west window as stratified and cirro cumulus clouds turn the sky into a sea of color. The scene features turquoise and sapphire skies above Capitan mountains and distant silhouettes, while local residents J. S. Hinkle and D. Y. Tomlinson, Jr. are noted in brief society updates.
A bicycle is reported missing from 100 S Penn Ave. Return to the address for possible reward offered by the owner.
A Scientific American writer recalls a pair of catbirds defending their nests against a black snake. The snake initially ignores the birds but is driven off by wing and bill blows. The chase ends as the snake climbs the tree roots and retreats under an old stump after being beaten.
The Record announces Fred J. Beck as a Democratic candidate for County Assessor of Chaves county and C. W. Davisson as a candidate for Tax Assessor. Also listed is a self announcement by Guy H. Herbert for County Assessor and A. R. Forsyth for Assessor, all subject to Democratic primaries or convention.
James Sutherland announces his candidacy for County Treasurer of Chaves County subject to Democratic primary action. He seeks the office in the forthcoming election and urges party support.
Charles C Hill announces candidacy in the Democratic primary for Superintendent of Schools. He seeks to lead the school system in the upcoming election with a focus on educational policy and administration.
Charles L Ballard announces his candidacy for the office of Sheriff in Chaves County. The filing is subject to required legal action and county election processes.
Immense fortunes arise from bananas with leaf wax used in packaging and commerce. Manila hemp from stems yields mats plaited work and lace handkerchiefs. Bananas are ground into flour. Jamaica and the West Indies produce large crops of this versatile fruit.
J J RASCOE is subject to the action of the Democratic primary election in Chaves County. The date for the sheriff primary is noted in the official election notice.
Several classifieds advertise for sale items including hogs household goods and furniture plus machinery and a typewriter. The notices also announce candidates Jerry Cazier M A Finley and J T Evans for County Commissioner Third District and Probate Judge in Chaves County with Democratic primary action.
Jas W Mullens enters the race for Probate Clerk of Chaves County. He files with local election officials and seeks support from residents and party members.
Probate Clerk F. P. Gayle seeks a date for re election to the office of Probate Clerk in Chaves County. The notice underscores the official position and pending electoral process.
For Rent items list multiple spaces including a six room residence and bath in a close-in area with Roswell Title and Trust Co. Two front rooms suitable for office or lodging near Oklahoma Block attributed to Oklahoma Smith. A nice front room with board at 503 North Missouri in town.
L F D Stock Farm offers pasture for horses on alfalfa with stocked hay. Charge three dollars and fifty cents per month per horse. Also notes candidates for Roswell City Clerk and County Commissioner Second District, all subject to Democratic party processes.
W H Cosgrove is announced as a candidate for City Clerk of Roswell. The nomination rests with the Democratic city convention and is subject to its action.
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