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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1906
Page
2
The Roswell Record issue from May 19 1903 outlines publishing staff and subscription rates, praises Eddy County and Carlsbad aid, and includes various quotes and editorial notes on democracy, citizenship, literature, and local aspirations in the arid New Mexico region.
A collage of quotes from Euripides Plato Cicero Plutarch and Demosthenes on virtue honesty courage and speaking plainly. The piece contrasts wise candor with vanity and notes Santa Fe business men eyeing a late August street fair.
The Tucson Daily Star defends Governor Hagerman for expressing his views on statehood in the election proclamation. Critics argued the chief executive should avoid public views in official documents, but supporters say the proclamation was the proper forum to inform citizens about their best interests in this public matter.
The text contrasts tyrants flattered by bad men with the prudent, citing Aristotle that truly generous people avoid flattery and enemies teach cities hard lessons. Aristophanes adds that foes spur cities to build walls and warships to protect homes and property.
The people of Roswell have obtained an extra appropriation from the reclamation fund to cover the full cost of constructing the Honda reservoir work. The final expense exceeded the initial estimate, but the excess is provided, ensuring funding for the project in the upper valley.
John B. Kipling plans a September opening in the former George Freidenbloom barber shop location. The store will feature a fourteen foot soda fountain and candy and cigar cases in weathered oak. R. E. Power will oversee candy making with 18 years of experience. Proceeds from opening day will aid a cemetery association or charity.
W M Reed returned to Carlsbad after a day at Hondo Reservoir. He says the reservoir covers eighty acres at about two feet deep. River water was released down the river-bed yesterday to aid farmers. He estimates all reservoir work will finish in about ten days.
One of the neatest and most complete homes with modern conveniences in Pecos Valley. Rented for 42 50 per month. Will sell for 250 less than actual cost. Located first house north of Dr Veal on Richardson Avenue. Call Totten Kennath ranch Artesia or address Chris Totten. Also ads for Makin’s Second Hand Store furniture and others. Big Four Realty Company lists property sales at 215 N Main.
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