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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1940
Page
3
War on the front line at the state fair grounds reports the 111th Cavalry dug in with roast beef and blackberry pie. A frontline visit notes the harsh conditions faced by National Guard troops during the winter encampment at Albuquerque.
A UNM led student expedition headed from Albuquerque on January 9 travels toward Mexico tracing Coronado's 1540 route. Dr Herbert E. Boulton leads the group with Dr James F. Zimmerman, George P. Hammond, Aubrey Neasham, Ward Yeager and H D Walter assisting aboard a special high-axled car. The page also notes McCreary’s seven lettermen, captain Paul Farney and forward Chet Foster returning for the Aggies, Coach Hines calling the Flagstaff clash the toughest home series yet.
An eyewitness account by Col. C. G. Sage describes a winter camp near the Bernalillo Sandoval line with troops from Albuquerque Santa Fe and Taos enduring a siege atmosphere. Meals are plain beef, potatoes, vegetables, pie and coffee while officers and staff joke about recess after lunch as they note green foods and limited supplies.
STATE COLLEGE N M Jan 25 It will be a new experience for the New Mexico State Aggies as they fight for the top in the Border conference hoop race. Flagstaff Lumberjacks rise to first after twin wins over New Mexico University while New Mexico State drops to fourth following a 52-49 loss to Arizona. Coach Aaron McCreary’s Axe men demand respect after a strong start.
An advertisement touts a Dodge vehicle promising abundant features and "latest figures" for buyers in 1938 to 1939, inviting readers to see the new car and emphasizing value beyond a small car.
Julian Alsebrook of Denver City wins heavyweight title by KO of John Fryar in Hobbs. Hobbs, New Mexico opens 175 and other weights across the card as Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado champions claim titles. Border Conference race pits Flagstaff against New Mexico Aggies with key games upcoming in Las Cruces and El Paso.
Advertisement notes vegetable soup made from ten varieties of home grown vegetables at Anderson's Gardens. The short classified ad promises fresh daily preparation and invites readers to use Adv. Record Want-Ads to get results.
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