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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1906
Page
2
Roswell New Mexico public notices urge students to plant Bermuda grass on Central school grounds on July 13 with supervision and care to beautify the yard before the September start. Superintendent Charles Thompson signs the invitation and promises support.
In a candid editorial, The Record criticizes pension politics and booster rhetoric linked to Arizona statehood. It argues that leaders exploit veterans for votes, while condemning delayed aid and the abuse of the “bloody shirt” tactic. The piece also notes local concerns about licensing and corruption.
B H Gilbert recently moved from Arkansas for health reasons and intends to locate a business here. He bought a North Richardson avenue house and is rebuilding into a modern three room cottage with kitchen, dining area, porches, and new indoor water and sewer connections. Gilbert, born in Canada, had worked in the Arkansas furniture trade but sought higher altitude and purer air after malaria sidelined him.
An exclusive millinery store plans an exhibition and sale in Roswell, opening July 16 in the vacant room first door south of the Grand Central Hotel. Mrs. F. D. Welch promotes a grand aggregation of styles for customers to view before purchasing.
A series of classified room rental notices appear. Advertisements include furnished rooms at 404 N Lea and 209 North Penn Ave, a front room on the second floor at 200 S Lea Ave, a room for a lady at 512 North Missouri Ave, desk space with Office Big 4 Realty, and a rear room at U S Market. A new 50 by 100 foot building is noted as soon to be under construction with occupancy planned this fall.
Classified items display multiple small ads. A nurse wanted at 501 Washington seeks a reward for a lost item. Other listings call for a slops hauler for Shelby Hotel, 1000 used sacks for Roswell Produce, a gentle horse, and a farm job near Main Street at H J Schwartz.
Public notice states ten dollars reward for return of property located on Main Street. Owner may reclaim by paying the notice fee and identifying the item. Contact A. L. W. Nilsson at 602 North Main St. for claim.
Notice to all creditors of Diamond Ice Company a New Mexico corporation formerly based in Roswell to present claims for approval by September 1 1906. Unpresented claims will be barred. Receiver Harold Hurd appointed by Chaves County District Court June 1906. Claims to be filed at Scott Dunn Roswell NM attorneys for the Receiver. June 20 1906.
An exclusive millinery shop plans to open around July 16 in the vacant room just south of the Grand Central Hotel. The owner signs as SF and promises ultra fashionable styles for ladies.
The Woman's Club schedules a Thursday meeting at 2 30 in the Carnegie Library to consider the new constitution and conduct other important business. All members are urged to attend.
J. B. Herbst financial agent advertises a five hundred thousand dollar loan on irrigated farms with long terms. Interest payable annually and a privilege to pay off before due. Address 303 N. Main opposite the post office. Also offers a $20 extension table at $7.50 from Makin's Second Hand Store.
Assured that Roswell area hosts a good oil field with extra fine claims for sale. Maps of the oil area accompany the prospect, offering potential investors clear layout and location details.
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