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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
The writing argues a party organ should aim for the public good, avoid extremes, and neither fully endorse nor reject all policies. It can critique leaders while preserving independence, doing the best it can in present abeyance rather than surrendering to dissent or blind loyalty.
The Democratic City Central Committee calls a mass meeting in Roswell to discuss campaign plans and a businesslike city administration. The February 28 gathering at 7:30 pm invites voters to advise on nominating a ticket, with focus on prudent use of taxpayer money and avoiding political favoritism.
Announcements favor candidates for mayor assessor treasurer and probate clerk in Chaves County. Beck Gayle Davisson Herbert Forsyth Sutherland nominated subject to Democratic primaries or convention. Each entry notes party alignment and re election bids.
Multiple small classifieds list jobs and loans including sewing by day for an experienced seamstress, a $2000 loan with first class security, an office boy position, a dry goods salesman in Carlsbad New Mexico who can trim windows and write cards and speak Spanish, and a partner for a gardening and poultry project with small capital already available at a stated location.
Two town lots in Artesia best residence district offered at a bargain. Inquiries at Record office. Also 200 hogs from Lawrence ranch Lake Arthur N M. 0416 second-hand 16hp portable Fairbanks Morse gasoline engine inquire Roswell Hardware Co. land script W G Skillman 04tf bargain second-hand Oliver typewriter good condition Apply Record office Scholarship to Woolverton Business College cheap if taken at once inquire Record office.
For rent a six room modern residence near Roswell. Roswell Title and Trust Co. promotes available properties. John Fisher arrives from his ranch east of Dexter after a Sierra Blanca stay. Mr and Mrs Charles Hoge return to Winona Illinois after two months with their son. No hunting on Slaughter Farm. Two front rooms for rent as Mrs J V Lewis and children prepare a three month San Angelo visit.
N. J. Fritz of Hagerman enters the race for Commissioner of the Third district pending official acceptance or action. The filing indicates hopeful steps toward a campaign, with local interest in the district’s leadership and future policy direction.
Jerry Carter is announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in Chaves County. M A Finley is announced as a candidate for Commissioner of the Third District, pending Democratic primary action.
For election notice candidate J T Evans is announced as a candidate for Probate Judge in Chaves County. The brief filing signals a primary contest in the county election season.
J H McPherson announces his candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the decision of the people.
A list of local political moves shows Charles C. Hill announced as a Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Schools and W. H. Cosgrove named for City Clerk in Roswell’s Democratic city convention. Also noted are assorted notices of travel, sales, land loans, and business trips among area residents.
Charles L. Ballard announces his bid for the office of Sheriff of Ches County subject to party action and election procedures. Ballard seeks support from county residents and outlines his plan for law enforcement and public safety.
Notices announce W S Moore for City Clerk of Roswell and Jas W Mullens for Probate Clerk candidacy. W M Atkinson seeks re election as County Commissioner for the Second District.
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