29 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1921
Page
1
Paris report from January 29 states the Allied supreme council announced that a complete agreement on German reparations is reached and to be signed at six o'clock tonight. The plan fixes payments totaling 238 billion marks over fifty years with an export tax. Reparations will be paid in two, three, four, five, and thirty one installments of varying sizes.
Washington reports the state department asked Major General Allen, commander of American troops on the Rhine, to explain the alleged attempted capture of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll and the imprisonment of Americans said to be involved. An Able Lecture at First Christian church featured Mrs Eva C Wheeler of the W C T U with readings and travel talk on Lands Beneath the Southern Cross, covering New Zealand, Australia, and the Society Islands, ending with a donation drive for the Frances Willard home.
An advertisement states Mrs. C. A. Porter installed the Howard Electric Bath at the Beauty Parlors, claiming it revives nerve force, relieves pain, and boosts circulation to treat rheumatism, sciatica, gout, and other ailments. The notice invites customers to try the bath at 102 South Main, Graham, and lists other items including bread. It also promotes sanitary plumbing by The Conscientious Plumber and notes a lost diamond ring with a phone contact.
In Brownsville Texas January 29 the Okuma brothers moved onto forty acres they had settled and served notices on the American Legion stating their intent to stay. The episode ties to an anti Japanese bill introduced in the Texas state legislature today.
Tokyo dispatch reports a Vladivostok court martial in chief found the Japanese sentry who shot American Lt. William Langdon guilty at a preliminary hearing. The verdict hinges on the sentry’s statements that allegedly diverge from established facts known to military authorities.
England plans reforming public houses with reading and writing rooms and refined lighting. Frank Myatt Ltd spends about 5 million dollars to modernize saloons, banishing cuspidors and sawdust and tawdry gilt to create decorous spaces for workers to drink intellectually.
In Austin on January 29 a large crowd attended the funeral of S L Davison the presiding judge of the criminal court of appeals. He was laid to rest in the state cemetery with many friends from across Texas present at the ceremony.
One hundred eighty seven Texas legislators state officials and their wives arrived in Denton to inspect the College of Industrial Arts North Texas Normal College and the State Farm Experiment Station as guests of the city. The party includes 125 lawmakers and will return to Austin tonight.
New York reports record smuggling with over 400000 dollars worth of liquor silks gems and other valuables seized last year. Byron R. Newton collector for the port of New York stated the claim as part of a broader crackdown.
A Roswell appeal urges action in the remaining weeks of tree planting season. Cottonwoods, long-lived landmarks, are declining. many mature trees are shabby and will die. By steadily replacing them, the city can retain its famed beauty and avoid a future loss.
Five men were killed when a railroad engine exploded at Broad Tree, about fifty miles from Wheeling, West Virginia, on January 29. The tragedy occurred during operations east of the city, with victims confirmed at the scene. Authorities investigated the blast and its cause.
In Denton Texas on January 29 six one story frame buildings at Aburey were destroyed by a fire last night. The estimated loss was ten thousand dollars.
Wallace Reid fakes illness in Sick Abed to shield a friend in a divorce case. At Lasky studios he acts with nurse Bebe Daniels, while two doctors attend. The film, shown Monday and Tuesday, is a lively comedy rather than a tragedy, designed to draw the audience into laughter.
Several cars from Carlsbad and two from Loving traveled to Roswell for a high school basketball game held last night at the auditorium drawing local supporters and visitors.
Dr Swearmem will be in his Roswell office from the first to the fifteenth of each month. Shannons visit Roswell for a few days from El Paso to see friends and handle business. Wanted small two room house for moving, respond to P O Box 146. Y M C A auto schools in Los Angeles advertised, promising none better and starting right.
Minister W. M. Speck leads a six part series on The Church of Christ covering its organization laws members duties and blessings. Services include Bible lessons Sunday at 10 00 am preaching 11 00 am Lord s Supper 11 45 am evening preaching 7 00 pm Wednesday 7 00 pm old time singing Friday 7 00 pm Crowds are growing and the work is pleasant.
The First Christian Church invites all to morning services at 10 50 with Sunday school at 9 40 and evening worship at 7 30 featuring The Origin of Life and Men Who Could Not Keep Their Mouths Shut An orchestra will assist in morning music Junior C H B at 2 30 Intermediates and Seniors meet at 6 30 The Woman's department holds a monthly meeting Monday at 2 30 at the Bowers home Mrs M A Baughman supervisor Young People's Night is Monday at 7 30 with program and refreshments C C Hill leads Wednesday at 7 30 The homelike church plans regular activities and welcomes attendees.
Sunday school at 9 45 a m J J Kroll superintendent J R Daugh try Prof R E Morris J Skinner and Miss Ruby Saunders department superintendents Our goal for Sunday's four hundred in attendance Last Sunday we had 384 We expect the additional sixteen tomorrow Preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sermon topics Helping to Rebuild the World The Victory that Overcomes the World The choir has arranged a good program of music Miss Dye of Searcey Ark will sing at the morning service Miss Woodard of Kansas at the evening hour Senior Epworth League at 6 45 pm Strangers are especially invited to come and worship with us tomorrow
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with W J McInnes as superintendent and evangelism focus. Morning worship at 11 features the sermon Setting Up Our Banners. Sunbeams meet at 3, B Y P U at 6 30, evening worship at 7 30 with sermon A Faithful Baying. Baptism at close. cordial invitation to worship with us.
Ray S Dunn pastor leads a Tull program for all ages at First M E Church with Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship services at 11 00 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth League at 6 30 p m and special music. The preacher will speak on A Plan for the Ages and Gamaliels Good Judgment. A Lutheran service Sunday at 11 in I O O F Hall Rev Erwin Umbach will preach from Luke 8 4 15. All invited. Pastor's address 807 N Kentucky. Phone 773.
The Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Rudolph Caughey lists Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Junior Endeavor and Intermediates in the afternoon, Young People's Meeting at 6:30 p.m., and worship at 10:50 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The First Church of Christ, Scientist meets at the Masonic Temple with morning service at 11 a.m. on Love, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., and testimonial services Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Reading-room in Citizens National Banks Building open weekdays 2:08 to 5:00 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Senator Hiram Johnson, after talks between Ambassador Morris and Shidehara, says the agreement is intolerable and would be resisted by California. He claims it abrogates the California alien land law and yields to Japan, while Secretary Colby meets with President Wilson at the White House.
Belfast dispatch reports Sinn Fein plans governmental sabotage as North Ireland nears home rule. About 412,000 Sinn Feiners would refuse taxes and other moves to hinder Unionists taking power. London note cites female medical students faced limits after college authorities say women doctors have proved a failure.
Ottawa reports by the Bureau of Statistics that Canada has 264.361 million dollars invested in the pulp and paper sector. The figure covers the operation of 99 plants across the country.
Clara Kimball Young stars in a lavish love story set in Paris with Conway Tearle and Master Stanton Williams. A photo drama with Paris by night high society, Opera Star Clara Kimball Young, and a charming child star, praised for acting, settings, and direction. See Monday and Tuesday.
Roswell High defeated Carlsbad High 29 to 6 before a large crowd at the Carlsbad high school auditorium. The lopsided score belied a closer game as spectators saw competitive play despite the final margin.
Kansas City reports say William G. McAdoo and Jouett Shouse will visit Mexico City as guests of President Obregon. The trip, prompted by sources in New York, aims to conduct a federal survey of the oil industry railroads and the wider economy, with Shouse linked to Orient Railroad management.
Prince Peter Kropotkine, born 1842, died of starvation in Moscow, a dispatch from Copenhagen reports. Once a royal page, he embraced anarchist ideas, faced arrest, fled to France, and later moved to England. He contributed to science and literature though his revolutionary beliefs led to turmoil and accusations of espionage and betrayal.
The discussion argues for continued prohibition and stricter enforcement of the Volstead act. It cites declines in crime and jail populations across cities like New York and Cleveland, claiming prohibition reduced robberies, burglaries, and murders while predicting widespread emptiness of jails and a social pivot away from intoxicants.
The Liberty features Madame X next Wednesday and Thursday with Pauline Frederick. A noted French drama, the film includes Miss Margaret Mathes singing during the run and a special orchestra. Also notes Ford spark plugs price changes and a Country Club notice.
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