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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1933
Page
7
Advertising rates information appears in a May 19 1902 notice from Roswell New Mexico. It states rates are furnished on application and classed as second class mail under the Act of March 2 1879.
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The rise in wool prices signals stronger times for New Mexico farming and livestock. Higher costs for cattle, sheep, grain, and metals reflect an overall price upturn benefiting Roswell’s core industries, despite earlier oil declines and lingering depressions. Prosperity hinges on livestock and farm product income, with tourism and health travel as secondary supports.
A 19 year old, described as overwhelmed by failed romance, contemplates death by self action. Doris Blake argues parental indulgence weakens character, urging moral stamina and self reliance to withstand heartbreak and pursue genuine romance. The column critiques spoiled youth and the inability of parents to gift love, urging personal reform.
The piece criticizes ongoing New Mexico press controversy over the senatorship after Sam Bratton quit for a better job. It argues the Governor already controls the process, accuses opponents of political jabs, and condemns Democratic leadership as dictatorial amid referenda battles.
The attorney general is expected to rule the statewide uprising against six laws futile and the referendum inoperative and unsuspendable. Critics say the ruling merely moves the issue to the courts, while Democrats denounce the referendum as hard to use and a political trap. The public shows strong support for the referendum, with tens of thousands backing it, and parties blame each other for procedural obstacles. The dispute centers on emergency clauses and legislative devices used to thwart voter action in Santa Fe.
The Rev Roy L Smith offers brief reflections on life. He notes we miss beauty miracles goodness visions gentleness and divine aspects when we fail to believe appreciate respect or wonder. The piece urges humility and openness to the sacred in everyday life.
By direction of the City Council all persons firms or corporations owing occupation license to the City of Roswell for the first half of 1933 must pay before June 17 or be prosecuted. J. M. McDonald City Clerk. June 1933.
Roswell hosts next year’s State Firemen Convention inviting hosts to roll out a warm welcome. A playful column notes two bright western stars drift apart like Hollywood icons while family vacations unfold from mountains to home. A tongue in cheek nudge suggests Congress consider mother relief as Jimmie Mattern circles eastward and Mrs. Roosevelt travels west, hinting at a Pacific rendezvous.
The Washington fair feature highlights a new federal building costing about 300000 dollars with a 700-foot rotunda and 150-foot towers. It houses exhibits from 18 executive departments including military displays and a world map gallery. The project, led by U S Commissioner Harry S New, aims to showcase federal activities to 60000 visitors daily.
Hope News reports a flurry of returning residents from Lubbock and Arizona, including Margie Johnson Janet Parks Myrtle Cox and the Cox family. It notes rain aiding irrigation sheep shearing wool shipments rising prices and plans for a busy summer on farms ranches and at nearby towns Artesia Roswell and Bluewater.
Kansas temperature hit 101 at week’s end yet no Kansas correspondents reported fields of popcorn popping or livestock freezing. The note humorously laments changes in journalism in Kansas and the oddity of news coverage.
Hagerman Assembly of God hosts evangelist Harold Robertson for a series of talks tonight through Sunday. He will discuss mankind's swift race to destruction tonight, "Down With God" Friday, "Holy Ghost Fire" Saturday, and "What Would Jesus Christ Do If He Came To Hagerman?" Sunday covers his life before ministry under "Hallelujah. I'm A Bum."
A garbled ad style notice touts a foot soaking remedy to ease soreness swelling and heel skin problems claiming quick relief and a next morning readiness. It also markets a large package for 45 cells sold at Mitchell Drug Company and Valley Drug Company with a broad distribution across stores.
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