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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1909
Page
2
Carlsbad residents push for oil developmentin the city. Editor W T Reed fined ten dollars for leaving a horse untied. The Argus cites prohibition as failing to curb liquor use while tariffs raise costs on essentials and luxuries alike.
The text argues that necessities should be cheaper for consumers while luxuries cost more, but predicts the consumer will bear the burden across the board, as usual.
The piece argues Spain’s unrest stems from conscription methods used by European powers and government failings. It foresees more frequent outbreaks as military burdens grow and critiques calls for U.S. involvement in global arms competition.
The remark condemns the tariff discussion as unspeakably sickening. It charges that the American people once honored representatives in Congress, but now this belief embodies a clash of hope against experience during the tariff debates.
The Den ver News notes the contest lacks a majority and no viable proposal performs better than a weak second, describing the race as foredoomed.
The observance of Colonel Robert Green Ingersoll death anniversary is tied to letters published by Mrs. Ingersoll in the New York Truth Seeker. Walt Whitman, praising Ingersoll and confirming funds aiding him, is among the notable correspondents. European figures Swinburne Meredith Bjornson Holyoake also express admiration and support for Ingersoll's influence on liberty and anti clerical thought.
The Giant Oil and Gas Company is formed in Roswell and Lake Arthur area, New Mexico, with H J Hagerman W C Reid Edgar Caffee and W C Lawrence as initial directors. The firm aims to acquire develop drill and transport oil and gas. capital stock set at 500000 dollars. five hundred thousand shares at 1 dollar each. charter seal by notaries and confirmation by the Secretary of the Territory of New Mexico on June 28 1909.
Racing at Windsor Ontario inaugurated by the Highland Park Club this afternoon on July 31 in Windsor Detroit. The program runs nineteen days featuring the Frontier handicap 2000 for 3 year olds and up Ontario handicap 1200 for 2 year old fillies Windsor selling stake 1500 for 3 year olds and up and the Detroit Belle Isle Windsor Ferry company handicap 1500 for 3 year olds and up.
Territory Secretary records the Articles of Incorporation for THE GLANT OIL AND GAS COMPANY filed June 28 1909 in Santa Fe with principal business in Roswell Chaves County New Mexico. Reid & Hervey listed as office, W C Reid named agent in charge.
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