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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1909
Page
2
A scattered column notes local and national issues with brief mentions of the Commercial Club in Roswell and oil prospects in Pecos valley. It recounts a St Swithin weather myth and a digression on millers and bleaching in flour production, ending amid clipped historical anecdotes.
Secretary nger vents anger amid scorching weather while Pinchot, a Roosevelt official, clings to old views. The bureau head resents Pinchot’s blunt attempts to push policy and accuses him of neglecting legal and social norms in a blunt, forceful manner.
A Wichita Beacon excerpt denounces weekly Chicago University impious claims by self styled scientists about women. It attacks the idea that female nature defines the entire sex and mocks alleged scientific theories linking women's morality to social grafting, calling for restraint.
A recent remark labeled as immoral triggers strong reactions among council members and residents. Several officials urge calm while discussing ethics and accountability. The incident underscores tensions over community standards and governance.
A Wichita Beacon piece criticizes U S protectionism, arguing Oklahoma and Texas require cotton bagging for state purchases to protect cotton, raising costs for consumers. It notes Aldrich and Elkins in the tariff debate, cites Kansas Maine and a shift toward tariff-driven business interests, predicting free trade will be framed as a response to market access.
In London on July 15 the belief in St Swithin as a weather forecaster drives English anxieties about forthcoming rain. The piece recounts legend of forty days of rain following Swithin’s burial and the later relocation of his relics to a cathedral, noting Swithin’s role as bishop and tutor to King Alfred the Great.
Austin July 15 legislative penitentiary investigation committee called a meeting to start a thorough inspection of conditions in the state prisons.
W. M. Ferguson states he is withdrawing all real estate from the market. The notice provides no further details on properties or dates.
H H Weather set out from Herald Building New York at 10 AM with Esteban a six year old thoroughbred on a 2000 mile round trip to Chicago and back. The test aims to contradict the notion that off track racing horses are good only for fodder or hounds. Weatherly expects about forty days at roughly fifty miles daily and will personally feed water and care for Esteban. Weatherly, born in England, served in Tenth Hussars and later in the northwest mounted police. He weighs 132 pounds and plans to ride eight hours daily using soft roads to prevent footsoreness.
A bronze equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II, the largest in the world, has been cast in thirteen sections for the Capitol at Rome. Its sword spans over twelve feet and weighs 775 pounds, while the head and helmet measure seven feet and weigh 46,250 pounds. The design includes a hollow body large enough for thirty men. Nearby Durango land drawings offer 16,000 acres of land with water rights priced at 45 per acre, plus 1.75 per acre for land and 0.25 per acre at filing, via Carey act settlement and state supervision of irrigation and construction. Thousands await the drawing results and potential profits from the Pine River valley fruit district sale.
Rutland county fair in Rutland Vermont plans a full marathon of 26 miles 285 yards as a feature in September. Officials aim to run the event at night with the track illuminated by electricity. Secretary W K Farnsworth has contacted George W Brown, manager of the Boston Athletic association, about entry of top long distance runners.
Prince Henry XXXII of Reuss completed a Cologne Commercial Academy program and earned a merchant diploma. After two years at the Cologne Commercial college he becomes the first German prince to train as a merchant. He will apprentice unpaid at a Hamburg firm.
James Strong of Wainscot New Jersey owns a five year old hen that insists on laying an egg each day in his baby carriage. The hen flutters at the hall window, ducks when opened, hops to the carriage and deposits an egg before flying away. Strong notes she laid ninety eggs in 102 days.
Colorado's first big land lottery under the Carey act begins today at Ignacio. Farmers and fruit growers from across the state show keen interest as eager applicants, up to 21 years old, hope for a land grant described as not fruit land.
A 309-strong force organized by CoHector Loeb began duty to guard the piers in New York on July 15, aiming to stop the recent smuggling surge. authorities expect the measure to make illicit activity nearly impossible.
The management must receive by 9:00 Monday morning October 16 1909 a list of all players in each club participating in the tournament including the year 4 1909 and the names of every player. M E Hickey superintendent.
Regional baseball tournament to be held at the Albuquerque Fair with prize money of 750 dollars for first, 500 for second, and 250 for third. Clubs limited to Arizona New Mexico El Paso Texas and Trinidad Colorado. Players must have residency in the district for at least sixty days. Manager must verify this. No entrance fee. Time and order of games, umpire, and disputes decided by management. Games played under National League Rules. Entries due to the superintendent by October.
Godair and Atkinson sold 250 registered high grade bulls to Lewis Molesworth Pyle of Clarendon. The cattle shipped Monday with the last of the Dark cattle bought by the same firm. Jim Smock arrived from Amarillo and Rev Charles Maltas returned from Clovis. Legal blanks, all kinds.
Stomach upset symptoms point to stomach problems and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are promoted as the first step to remove the cause. The ad claims the tablets are easy to take and highly effective.
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