Candidate for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 2
The record authorizes the nomination of John H. Dills as a candidate for Justice of the Peace in Precinct No 2, Chaves county, New Mexico, to be decided by voters in the election on Tuesday January 25 1910.
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Aoance O. Z. Finley
Chaves County
Pri
Justice of the Peace
New Mexico
D. W. Elliott
Yes County
A. S. Leaton
John H. Dills
Territory OF New Mexico
Nathan Jaffa
Western Grocery Company
Santa Fe
Mayor Gaynor Feels Presidential Bee in His Cranium
New York Mayor Gaynor appears to be preoccupied with presidential thoughts as he contemplates national leadership. The remark suggests growing interest in national politics amid his mayoral duties.
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Mayor Gaynor
New York
Retiring NAS President Calls Tariff a Theft Game
A former president of the National Live Stock Association brands the tariff as a theft game. In 1909 New York spent six million dollars on a new theatre but only three million on new churches.
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National Live Stock Association
New York
Cook Wise in One Thing Amidst Monetary Losses
A fragment notes that Cook was prudent in one area while others consumed all the funds, hinting at a misallocation of money and a critical lapse in oversight. The readable line suggests financial mismanagement and a cautionary tale about resource control.
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Cook
Proposed School Bond Issue Details
The note references a proposed school bond issue and states that the writer’s name can be obtained on application at this office. No additional context or entities are provided.
Amarillo Wind Shapes Local Character
The Amarillo region’s windy climate is noted as a defining trait influencing the local people and way of life, suggesting that persistent gusts shape daily routines and attitudes.
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Amarillo
Night sky brilliancy spots Venus Mars and Saturn
The display of brilliancy in the sky these nights is well worth noticing. Venus in the west shines almost like a moon, and Mars and Saturn in the south are also very brilliant objects.
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Venus
Mars
Saturn
Delegate Andrews Sees Enabling Act for Territories
Delegate Andrews asserts reports from Washington say Congress will pass only an enabling act for Arizona and New Mexico. Statehood would come after each territory adopts a constitution and it passes inspection.
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Andrews
Washington
Congress
Arizona
New Mexico
Roswell Saloons Stir Local Protest And Railcar Trouble
Fragmentary text notes Roswell residents object to city saloons not for the owners but for the work they perform. It mentions the Santa Fe Central railroad placed in receivership by court order and hints at substantial automobile spending in 1910. The page reflects unrest, financial turmoil, and the derelict being moved to unknown parts.
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Santa Fe/Central railroad
Roswell
Record Publishes Unsigned Article This Issue
An unsigned piece appears in this issue of the Record, presenting commentary on current events and local affairs without byline authentication. Read as a perspective piece reflecting editorial stance of the period.
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the Record
Candy advertising copy with confectionery pitch
A vintage ad-style fragment urges readers to buy high grade chocolates or bon bons from The Candy People to sweeten winter evenings. It emphasizes presenting a box of candy and pressing a suit while shopping for gifts and confectionery.
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Andy
G O P Statehood Bill Under Debate Claims
A delegate contends that a full fledged statehood bill will pass, describing the move as having a familiar ring and underscoring party platform clashes within the Republican party. The remark suggests renewed energy for constitutional change despite ongoing partisan disagreements.
Government weighs suit over Harriman merger
The government plans to abandon its challenge to the Harriman lines merger as regulatory efforts fade. Analysts warn that a larger corporate octopus could swallow weaker rivals if restraints lapse.
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Harriman Lines
It never pays to lose temper in political disputes
The passage argues that expressing anger over politics is futile since others will not agree with you. Each person must decide for themselves, and a confrontation or fight is as likely as agreement.
Boom in Portales as irrigation plants install
Portales and the surrounding countryside are booming due to pumping plants for irrigation. The trend offers a lesson for other Pecos Valley towns and communities across the territory.
Record ad of eight-page department store spread
The Springfield Union carried a monster eight page department store advertisement, likely the largest ever printed by an American newspaper. The insert dominated the issue and showcased extensive catalog content and promotions.
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Massachussetts
Springfield Union
Congress Likely to Pass Subsidy Bills Over Statehood
The fragment suggests Congress will approve all spending measures including the ship subsidy bill and similar grafts, but may struggle to pass an appropriate statehood bill. It portrays a view of legislative focus on money bills over statehood legislation.
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Congress
Taft urged to read western papers on insurgents
Comment argues President Taft should study western newspapers to gauge how insurgents are viewed by their constituents rather than by Special Interests. It claims the principal objection to insurgents is their loyalty to constituents over special interests.
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Taft
Congress
Congress to Take Action This Session
The current session of Congress is expected to move forward on several measures with action likely this term. Lawmakers aim to address funding, regulatory updates, and key policy priorities as committees prepare reports and votes.
Statehood Bill From Washington Alleged To Enforce Conditions
The passage of a statehood bill is viewed as likely to come with heavy conditions and dictations from federal authorities, leading New Mexico residents to regard the move with suspicion and concern.
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Washington
New Mexico
Objection to Territory Saloon Election Illegality
A critic argues that a special election on the saloon issue is not provided for by Territory law and would be illegal. Ballot box stuffing voter intimidation and illegal votes would not be unlawful under such a setup, though a workaround might be possible.
Saloon Question Should Be Decided by Voters
The Record argues councilmen represent their wards and should carry out the majority view of their constituents. With no statute covering the saloon issue in this territory, the councilman personally decides what his district wants, placing the power in individual hands.
Citizens voice concern over bond sale and ward school plan
A letter to the Record questions bond handling for a new ward school system. It alleges private sale, lack of advertisement, and improper expenditure. The writer favors bonds if properly sold and used for ward schools, noting East and South Hill needs building space and central congestion relief. The piece cites a possible $50,000 plan and hints at misuse of funds.
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the Record
Denver
North Hill
Pauly School
P. S
England’s elect ion contest opens with London polling
London and surrounding boroughs opened the election with lively crowds and suffragette disturbances. Liberals aligned with Asquith and Lloyd George hailed early gains, while Unionists vow to fight on as Lords may wobble if Liberal gains widen.
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England
London
Asquith
Lloyd George
House of Lords
Pecos Texas backs railroad to Davis Mountains
Pecos and To yah Valley residents gathered January 13 to raise 100000 in a mass meeting for a railroad to the Davis Mountains. Schools and stores closed. women’s clubs pledge 2000 and high school students 300. Enthusiasm grew as subscriptions doubled with the band playing Dixie and Hot Times. construction to begin immediately and finish by June 1, 1910.
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Pecos
Texas
Tex
Toyah Valley
Davis Mountains
Resolution to rename Western Grocery Company to Shrader Grocery
The stockholders unanimously approved changing the name from Western Grocery Company to The Shrader Grocery Company. Directors elected G W Shrader president James Forstad vice president and Sylvester P Johnson secretary treasurer. Capital stock set at 100 shares of $100 value. Name change and revival of the charter approved. notary public certifies the proceedings.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Western Grocery Company
G. W. Shrader
James Forstad
P. Johnson
Scron
Sarader Grocery Company
Said Western Grocery Company
Sylvester P. Johnson
G. W Sarader
Biggent
N. M
Western Grocery
County of Chaves
S. P. Johnson
Idaho Pure Seed Show Opens With Idaho Crops
Coldwell Ida Jan 13. The Idaho Pure Seed Show and Convention opened to improve corn cereals hay and potatoes crops. Exhibits are Idaho grown from last year and each entry includes twenty five potatoes ten ears of corn and half a push each of wheat oats barley alfalfa and clover.
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Idaho
Coldwell
Ida
Rous Mu Em Sale Begins At Stine Shoe Company Street
The Stine Shoe Company announces a Rous Mu Em sale now underway featuring discounts on footwear and related apparel. Shoppers are invited to browse in-store through the weekend with special pricing on selected styles and sizes.
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The
Stine Shoe Company
Notice to Bidders on Pioneer Ditch Cleaning
Sealed bids to clean the Pioneer Ditch will be received until Saturday January 15 at noon by J A Williams chairman of committee. 6415.
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J. A. Williams
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Wee
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N. Main
Payton Drug, Book & Stationery Company
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Kipling
W.P. Turner
J.C. Davis
G. W. Robinson
Roswell Realty and Investment Company
N. Main Street
Shrader Grocery Company
T. E. Presley
Oklahoma
Ray E. Bill
New Uptown
Enterprise Hardware CO
Los Angeles
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San Francisco
M. D. Burns
Ss. P. Johnson
Territory of
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S. Gibbany
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Peace Court
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United
Justice Court
C. A. Doty
Hospital
V. R. Kenney
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North Main Street
Roswell, New Mexico
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