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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1922
Page
2
The piece laments low voter participation as Roswell faces an upcoming city election. It urges pre election civic activity and accountability after the Knickerbocker Theatre disaster highlights past missteps. It calls for thorough investigation of the building fiasco and trust in builders and inspectors.
January 31 marks the final day to hunt wild ducks geese coots gallinules and snipe across the United States under federal migratory bird season law administered by the Bureau of Biological Survey. Carcasses may be kept 100 days after season end unless prohibited by state law, but possession in cold storage after February 10 incurs federal prosecution.
Department of the Interior notice states William M. Davis of Roswell has filed intent to prove stock raising homestead for parcels in Township 6 S Range 21 E N M P Meridian. Proof scheduled before the Roswell land office on February 17 1922 with witnesses Henry C McFarland Win McGinnis James H Lafferty Alvin W Johnson all of Roswell NM. Emmett Patton Adv Jan 7 Feb 7 Register.
For sale or trade for farming land or pasture, home at 513 N Mo. Contact Monte Goodin box 148 Dexter NM. Advertisement 14180c. A new strictly modern bungalow sacrifice with 4 rooms, double sleeping porch, glassed in vice 2000. Call 605 or 137. Advertisement 311th.
Rip Van Winkle, a most excellent feature, will be shown Friday February 3rd at Trieb's Theatre as a benefit for Central School. Also an advertisement promises plumbing and wiring service by Cox for the new year with phone contact.
The American National Bank of Roswell New Mexico closes its affairs creditors must present notes and claims for payment. Dated December 10 1921 H P Saunders president. Also notices remind county business must be filed with the County Clerk for prompt consideration and not addressed to the chairman.
Roswell Boy Scouts will plant shade trees during February 5 to 12 to celebrate National Boy Scout Birthday. Each Scout may choose the tree variety, with the requirement to avoid cotton bearing cottonwood. The project addresses aging cotton woods and aids in replacement efforts.
The Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination to be held on February 14, 1922 for Forest and Field Clerk. Applications and information are available from the secretary of the local civil service board at the Post Office.
Begin planning now to improve your lawn before spring arrives. Delaying work until then risks a gap between your yard and neighbors who are already tending to their lawns.
Land Office at Roswell New Mexico gives notice Pete S Steen of Acme New Mexico filed intent to prove up a grazing claim on land described in sections 28 and 33 township 7 south range 26 east NM P Meridian. Proof set for February 16 before the register and receiver with witnesses PF M Robison Jim Creek C D White and W A Riley all of Acme New Mexico.
The Roswell Advertising club meets at the Gilkeson Hotel at 12 15 for regular advertising studies led by M L Murdock. J H Shepard has returned from Carlsbad after three weeks conducting a revival at the Christian church where he serves as evangelist minister.
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