Prosperity theme in Roswell bank statement signals better times
The First National Bank reports no red discounts and no borrowed money, signaling improving conditions in Roswell and vicinity. This marks the first such statement in years, aligning with predictions of brighter Pecos Valley times. Bartlett's Baby Chicks advertises 12 percent up for standard breeds from Hagerman. Fire calls totaled two yesterday with no damage at Mrs. Frank Pearce's home or North Washington. The Columbia Hot Shot battery promotes quality with no substitutes. Dr. D D Swearingin’s office and residence numbers are listed for ongoing consultations.
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First National Bank
Roswell
Pecos Valley
Frank Pearce
North
Missouri
Washington
Butler Goes to Church
Report describes Butler the bob tailed collie of Jim Hinkle visiting church while his master the governor is away in Santa Fe. Also notes J F Rogers seeks Justice of the Peace, precinct 2, election Jan 8 1923 with friends’ notice. Includes farm ad about corn and brief notice of Rev J C Jones’s return from a business trip.
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Butler
Jim Hinkle
New Mexico
Santa Fe
All the Brothers Were Valient film with Lon Chaney and Billy Dove
A Metro Special cover notes the film All the Brothers Were Valient featuring Lon Chaney and Billy Dove. It highlights notable performances and the cinematic style of the period, with emphasis on star power and production context.
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Metro
Brothers
Valient
Lon Chaney
Billy Dove
Fletcher for Justice in Precinct 1 race announced
Dr A F Fletcher declares candidacy for justice of the peace in precinct No 1 with voters to decide next Monday. Rogers also seeks the seat, praising honesty and real estate background while Liston runs for constable unopposed, and Whitaker starts a motor company at 111 113 South Main after leaving Mabie Lowrey. Roswell ads note auto parts and local business moves, including Young returning home and Southworth reporting cotton plans for Artesia.
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A. F. Fletcher
Dr. Metcher
Georgia
Dr. Fletcher
Rogers
O. M. Liston
Mr. Liston
Frank Whitaker
Mabie-Lowrey Company
Whitaker
D & S$ Motor Company
South Main Street
Durant
Star Motor
Star
Mabie-Lowrey Hardware Company
W. O. Liston
Baseball in 1922 season summary and key leaders
The 1922 season saw prosperity in major and minor leagues though eastern clubs lagged. The World Series thrilled as the Giants’ victory boosted prestige, while clubs lost money. Rogers Hornsby led NL batting at .4013 and home runs with 42. Sisler topped AL with .340. Babe Ruth hit 35 during his suspension. Pitching featured Rosey Ryan 3.00 ERA, Old Red Faber 2.81, and Donahue’s 18 wins. Lead fielders and position stars across the leagues are listed.
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Giants
Landis
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louisa
Rosey” Ryan
Pete Donahue
Cincinnati Reds
Red” Faber
Joe Bush
Cooper
Rixey
Reuther
Judge
Senators
McInnis
Indiana
Daubert
Reds
Collins
White Sox
Hornsby
Cards
Jones
Detroit
Groh
Scott
Yanks
Hollacher
Cubs
Speaker
Cleveland
Veach
Cobb
Wheat
Robins
Powell
Braves
Meusel
Schalk
Henline
Phils
Constable Joe Hodge Sentenced for Fraud Ring
In Oklahoma City a county court jury found Constable Joe Hodge guilty of fraudulently obtaining a $400 diamond ring. He was sentenced to one year in jail.
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Oklahoma
City
Joe Hodge
Gilmore Funeral Sunday In Roswell
The funeral for James A. Gilmore who died yesterday at St. Marys hospital will be Sunday at 3 PM from the Roswell Undertaking Company chapel. The body will lie in state there tomorrow from 3 PM for the remainder of the evening. Final announcements will be made tomorrow.
Roswell and Pecos Valley Weather Forecast
Generally fair weather tonight and Saturday for Roswell and the Pecos valley. For New Mexico, fair tonight and Saturday with not much change in temperature.
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Roswell
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Watkins Motley Dead at 103 in City Home
Watkins Motley, a colored man and Civil War veteran known as a Union Army soldier, died at noon today at his city home after residing here for 20 years. He lived to be 103.
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Watkins Motley
Watkins
Goldier
Union
New Smuggling Method Inmates Face Morphine Hidden In Food
SAN ANTONIO Jan 5 authorities uncover novel morphine smuggling to prisoners at Bexar county jail after intercepting a food package for a Mexican held on narcotics charges. Morphine hidden in sandwiches tortillas tamales enchiladas confined between food items. investigation widens to other shipments. A separate note from AUSTIN reports George H Ragsdale collection of 200 bird skins from 1876 1880 used for UT zoology teaching. skins age and preservation challenges noted. Oil field boom continues in EL DORADO with deep tests and rising gushers across the region.
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San. Antonio
Tex
Bexar County
Austin
George H. Ragsdale
Gainsville
Texas
University of Texas
Cooke County
Arkansas
EL. Dorado
Ark
Ouchita
Union
Advertisement fragment with notary seal and numbers
Fragmentary ad shows figures including 6,000.00 48,100.60 535104 83 49,100.00 63,104.83 6,048.03 10.00 99,605.65 and a THOS A HARRISON notary public seal, labeled advertisement.
Bent Goes Home From Here On White Line
George W. Bent departed this morning for Bent New Mexico aboard the White Line train after several days in town attending to business matters.
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Bent
George W. Bent
Bent, N. M
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