Roswell climate offers relief from harsher western heat
The report notes Roswell’s milder summer compared with 105 to 117 degree highs in other western areas. Night temperatures fall to the 60s, with occasional hot spells less frequent than in the Midwest. The southeast New Mexico region remains dry and livestock feed suffers as showers provide only temporary relief. extended wet weather is needed to improve range conditions.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Federal Reserve System
Adobe house design beats heat in Roswell climate
The article discusses sensible temperature and cooling by thick adobe walls, noting Spaniards and Mexicans used adobe to stay cool. It argues adobe principles still apply, with cement or reinforced adobes for durability, and mentions Albuquerque and Roswell in context of state fairs and regional events. It ends with notes on global naval buildup and rising militarization in several nations.
Old Roswell Adobes Melted by Flooding Hondo River
In Roswell the earlier adobe buildings suffered from neglect as the Hondo river frequently overflowed. The stream carried real water in abundance, causing widespread damage before modern flood controls were developed.
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Roswell
Hondo
Oldest Roswell building eyed as a longtime landmark
The Chamber of Commerce building at Main and Fourth Street in Roswell is identified as one of the town’s oldest structures. The adobe core, later reinforced and cemented, stands on the site of Captain J. C. Lea’s Lea store from Roswell’s early crossroads days. A possibly older building may exist but is not confirmed.
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J. C. Lea
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Tucumcari
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Alamo Dam
New Mexico
Toéday
Morley Pastures
Pine Lodge Road
Illinois tax tokens set to square corners in Springfield plan
The Chicago Tribune notes Illinois tax tokens will be square—no, round corners—while introducing half cents and one tenth cent coins. Gov Horner’s tokens are nicknamed Henries by clerks. The piece humorously predicts the awkward days ahead as residents juggle many small coins for transit fares.
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Illinois
Springfield
Horner
Chicago Tribune
New Mexico College of Agriculture Acting President Named
Hugh M. Gardner, dean of agriculture, is now acting president of the New Mexico College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts at Las Cruces during Dr. H. L. Kent’s leave. Gardner faces balancing federal and state expectations as the school enters a critical period for its land grant mission.
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The Cold Finger Curse Chapter XXIV Sparks Inquest
Inspector McEntry leads Montigny and Valcour through Thurber and Merriam’s rooms testing alibis while tracing a severed cord and hidden collodion. Valcour recounts last night’s events, and clues like a camera-ready studio and a missing collection hint at motives as the investigation widens.
Hagerman News Highlights Local Social and Club News
Mrs. Charles Cole and party and Mrs. J T West returned from a north and west trip. Miss Raychelle Chappell visited Hagerman friends and now lives in Roswell. Mrs. Carlos Jones of Amarillo arrived to visit her parents. Mrs. D L Geyer of Roswell visits her sister. Rev Slade seeks medical treatment in El Paso. Men’s Club plans for September community fair with committees and prizes. Livestock poultry and domestic arts committees named. Wall ace Goodwin and Mollie Joe Hill announce marriage in Abilene. Girl Scouts meet. cleanliness report given. refreshments served. Local softball team loses to Carlsbad 18-12. Elizabeth McKinstry returns from Texas visit. Frank Richards and Carrizozo visit. Howard Russell returns from Arkansas and Kentucky. Crosbyton visitors spend weekend with Lankford. Baptist W M S meets with seven members and five visitors. Africa lesson plus music. Chocolate pie and iced tea served.
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Amarillo
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Kansas
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New Mexico
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el Paso
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Aubrey Evans
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W. L. Heitman
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Maggie Burrell
Doris Henrichsen
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Mittie Jean Mililler
Helen Goodwin
Gladys Graham
Alphadean Henrichsen
Jimmie Wheeler
Laula Fay Colbaugh
Carlsbad
Elizabeth McKinstry
Texas
Frank Richards
Carrizozo
J. F. Campbell
Bobbie Charles Michelet
Casabonne Ranch
Hope
Howard Russel
Arkansas
Kentucky
Sadler
Crosbyton
Girl Scout Camp Mary White reports lively second session
One hundred Girl Scouts and leaders attend Camp Mary White near Cloudcroft New Mexico for session two from July 28 to August 11. Roswell girls Marjorie Hudson Ginger McCune Frances Urton and Cecelia Vandewart join leader Mrs Charles Stone with campsites at Medina Ranch and four units named Koshare Pueblo Escondido Ranch Ferndust Ranch and Oaks Ranch. Activities include horseback riding hiking swimming archery and trail cookery while evening camp fires folk dancing and programs occur at Great Hall. Older campers undertake short private camps while leaders embark on pack trips. A Gold Rush event in session one sent campers to Cheyenne with Kit Carson and Buffalo Bill guiding bands as they crossed the Dakota and California routes to claim and unearth orange gold buried in the hills.
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Cloudcroft
New Mexico
Roswell
Marjorie Hudson
Ginger McCune
Frances
Urton
Cecelia Vandewart
Charles Stone
Great Hall
Koshare Pueblo
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Ferndust Ranch
Oaks Ranch
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Oaks
Cheyenne
Wyoming
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Buffalo Bill
Dakota
California
Beauty Course Advertisement at Old Mission School
If interested in a beauty course call or notify Old Mission School of Beauty Culture at 219 North Main. Phone 182. Good operators always in demand. Adv. Jivitc hes Peer.
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North Main
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