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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
2
A town pledges to fund waterworks and sewers to boost value and sanitation. Business leaders support a bond issue, citing typhoid costs and the need to replace surface closets. A mayoral choice should back competent management by businessmen.
The article discusses Roswell New Mexico prospects and a push for mayoral candidates including Richardson whose booster record is tied to Pecos Valley enterprise. It notes Roswell’s expected growth tied to a new waterworks system and mentions Captain Roe and J F Hinkle as frequently discussed for mayor.
Home seekers are invited to make our office their headquarters while in the valley. We have long been here and can provide valuable information about this country. Noswell Title Trust Co. 303 N Main St opposite Post Office.
Live Stock Market report from Kansas City on January 28 shows cattle receipts at 12,000 with a steady market. Southern and western cattle varied from 2.75 to 5.65. stockers and feeders around 3.00 to 4.60. bulls 2.99 to 4.15. calves 3.50 to 6.00. sheep receipts 6,000 with a strong market for muttons 4.25 to 5.60 and lambs 4.25 to 7.00. range wethers 4.50 to 6.00. red ewes 4.25 to 5.00.
Roswell Title and Trust Co advertises a long term loan option of 40000 dollars on irrigated farms.
Washington January hearing before the Senate Finance Committee on Senator Owen’s proposal to amend the Aldrich bill to allow national banks to benefit from state laws that insure deposits in state banks. The discussion centered on equalizing treatment under the new state insurance framework.
A period piece mixes a humorous verse urging telegrams to Theodore Roosevelt with local political notices. It promotes county assessor and treasurer candidacies in Chaves County, listing candidates and inviting Democratic primary action for several offices including superintendent of schools.
Transfers of real estate were filed in the Probate Clerk and Recorder records. Names include F P Gayle C C Hill and wife. Charles C Boys. Wm H Colby and wife. Joe Boyd. Lake Arthur Towngrate Co. John S Wranosky. Oscar H Fay. Amos W Hair. Lula M Dickson. Absali Fairchild. W G Urton. W W Goodman. Zerubbell Purner. TT Me Cox. W L Foster. Lucile Foster McMillen. Annie Buchanan. Oliver. Amounts range from $1 to thousands with various acres and lot descriptions in Roswell area townships.
Funeral largely attended as the church conducted the service in the South Side area. A financial notice offered a $500,000 loan on irrigated farm properties with long-term terms. Interest payable annually with privilege to pay off the loan before due date. J. B. Herbst, Financial Agent, 303 N Main, opposite P O Peeler's Shoe Stock.
County election notices show Charles L Ballard announced as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic primary selection. Ballard’s filing awaits the upcoming primary outcome and party action.
Jas W Mullens announces his candidacy for Probate Clerk in the Chaves Democratic primary election. He seeks the party nomination to fill the office, outlining his qualifications and plan for the clerk's duties.
Probate Clerk F. P. Gayle announces date for re-election to the office of Probate Clerk of Chaves County. The notice outlines candidacy timing and jurisdictional scope for the upcoming election.
N J Fritz of Hagerman announces candidacy for Commissioner of the Third district. Jerry Carier is also announced as a candidate for County Commissioner in Chaves County.
The Third District receives word that M A Finley has announced his candidacy for Commissioner, subject to party action. He seeks election to lead the district and advance local governance.
J. T. Evans has announced his candidacy for the Probate Judge position in Chaves County in the upcoming primary election. Evans campaigns on reform, transparency, and improved court administration, seeking voter support from residents across the county.
W S Moore announces candidacy for City Clerk of Roswell subject to Democratic city convention action. The statement names Moore as the candidate and notes the convention's role in finalizing the nomination.
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