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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1910
Page
2
A collection of satirical lines decrying poverty of thought, praising frank talk, and poking at Roosevelt, Miller, and New Mexico politics. It muses on aviators as a path for politicians, and questions corporate power in a forthcoming state constitution.
It will soon be up to the people of New Mexico to decide whether dollars are to rule the man or whether men are to rule dollars. The statement frames a public debate on economic or political power and reflects a civic discourse of the era.
Prospective candidates plan an afternoon gathering with the Jeffersonian Club predicting a crowded Roswell hall too small to contain the crowd. The event underscores strong local interest in the upcoming election.
The statement argues that citizen oversight best preserves rights while asserting corporations tend to prioritize self interest. It frames governance as a field where public participation limits corporate overreach and sustains individual liberties.
The statement contrasts democracy and party influence, noting that Democrats seek equal voting value while Republicans allow money to sway multiple ballots, highlighting concerns over voting equity and monetary influence in elections.
A statement argues the Democratic party serves the people as individuals and as a collective mass, while the Republican party is said to stand for a few individuals against the broader public.
The 1776 remark about business pain aside, Roswell now sees record construction with homes, business blocks, and public buildings filling the city. Bull Andrews notes the surge as the key sign of progress and prosperity in the area.
Candidates for the constitutional convention in Roosevelt County openly declare their positions on key issues, asserting it is their right to inform the public where they stand on matters to be considered.
The Democratic Party is described as allowing the people to decide public questions, claiming it is composed of the people. The Republican Party is portrayed as driven by corporate influences, controlled by trusts and special interests.
The report claims Ballinger will be white-washed by a chosen committee and left to the people to decide. The Wichita Eagle contrasts ninety million people with dollars against ruling 138 men with large sums, framing the national conflict in stark terms.
The speaker notes a twisted truth and a straight lie about the Republican party. They warn of an enabling act that is real but distorted and speculate the party may shape a new state's constitution, referencing Brother Hall's remark about “remarkable tavnstitudes.”
The text praises leaders who risked their lives for action rather than riches, noting many were poor money-getters yet possessed rare common-sense. It emphasizes that enduring legacy comes from deeds, not pockets.
The speaker says New Mexico people would draft a constitution by their own, but cites special interests in Washington blocking a fair deal. He alleges factions push for favors under the banner of business.
Nathan Jaffa as Secretary certifies a document was filed for record at ten o clock am on June 27 1910 in the Office of the Secretary Territory of New Mexico.
The document records Articles of Incorporation for the SEA LAKE CLUB with certificate number 6478, stating a sworn transcript by Nathan Jaffa Secretary of New Mexico. Dated at Santa Fe on June 27, 1910, with the Great Seal affixed.
Historical records show Lea Lake Club being organized with capital stock of five thousand dollars and nine directors led by J F Hinkle and R L Malone. The documents include a stockholders non liability certificate and notarized acknowledgments in 1910 in Roswell and Chaves County New Mexico.
Articles reveal the formation of Sea Lake Club in the Territory of New Mexico with principal office in Roswell, Chaves County. Founders aim to file under territorial incorporation law and may open additional offices as determined by the board of directors.
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