Roswell Daily Record: Historic Roswell Newspaper Note
The Roswell Daily Record published daily except Sundays by Record Publishing Company. Editor in charge Grace T. Blar, with Don Wilkins as City Editor and other staff. Includes advertising rates, subscription pricing, and details of postal matter and Associated Press affiliation.
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Record Publishing Company
E’honesa— Busilnésa
Office ii Society
Roswell
New Mexico
Congress
Famine, tariffs and gold standard debate in era reflection
A 1930s style reflection on famine in history versus the current U S, arguing no immediate food shortage and discussing President signings of tariff reciprocity, gold standard critiques by Senator Borah, and the nature of wealth. The piece muses on trade, human traits in wealth accumulation, and calls for change without blaming the gold standard.
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Borah
Camp Chatter Camp Chatter sports scores and oddities
Camp beat Dunns Plumbers 16 3 in a pitching weary game with half runs unearned. CCC pitcher Jiminez praised for limiting the opponents. Camp AL beat Roswell Record 20 2 as Mills toed tight ball and every man had two or more hits. Barracks notes mention a missing skin list and mixed behavior. Updated enrollees clinics and hospital notices follow.
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National League Softballeam
Camp
Dunn’s
Jiminez
CCC
Roswell
Mills
Bach
Jimmy Mills
Travis Bryd
Charles Stokes
A.W.O.P
Frank V. G. Warner
St. Mary’s Hospital
Dempsey urges federal relief for drought areas
J. J. Dempsey of Santa Fe urges half a million dollars in federal exaction relief for drought areas in the state. He says existing sums could relieve needy drought sufferers, with the eastern part hit hardest and irrigation water supplies at risk without spring rains and melts. He stresses a need for moisture from above to sustain crops and waters.
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J. J. Dempsey
Santa Fe
National Emergency Council
NRA
Drouth
Phares County
Public travel push spurs Santa Fe demonstration
A lively rally in Santa Fe drew about five hundred supporters from several towns. Organizers say the statewide aim is to promote tourism and travel law enforcement, urging decisive action to advance travel and related development across New Mexico.
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Santa Fe
E&lse
New Mexico News Emphasizes Tourist Dollars Benefit
The Santa Fe New Mexican notes the strong New Mexican commitment to attracting tourists from abroad and within the country. It argues for dedicated facilities and planning to maximize tourist travel to New Mexico, highlighting the economic value of visitor dollars and the state's focus on business over inter-state adjoining.
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New Mexico
Bean Announces Sheriff Nomination Bid in Chaves County
R P Perry Bean announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Chaves County, subject to party action.
E J House Sr Declares Candidacy for County Sheriff
E J House Sr. has authorized The Record to announce his nomination bid for Sheriff of Chaves County, pending Democratic party action. Public notice signals his intent and party process in the race.
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E. J. House, Sr
Chaves County
Homer Dunagan Nominated for Sheriff in Chaves County
The Record announces Homer Dunagan as a Democratic candidate for Sheriff in Chaves County, pending the Democratic party's decision.
Mrs Julia Prasher Nominated for Chaves County Superintendent
Mrs Julia Prasher is put forward as a candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Chaves County, pending a decision by the Democratic party. The notice marks her as the party’s pick and outlines the procedural step toward the nomination.
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Julia Prasher
Chaves County
Democratic Party
Ralph A Sheeham Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Clerk
Ralph A Sheeham announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Clerk of Chaves County subject to the will of the Democratic party. The statement appears in The Daily Réderd.
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Ralph A. Sheeham
Daily
Réderd
Chaves County
Crosby Nominates for County Treasurer Democratic Ticket
Mrs Harold E Crosby is announced as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer of Chaves County, subject to the party decision.
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Harold E. Crosby
Chaves County
Democratic nomination candidate for County Assessor in Chaves
Announcement names Charlie Lawey as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for County Assessor in Chaves County subject to the Democratic Primary decision.
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Charlie Lawey
Chaves County
Blood Money: Cobb Serial Murder Scene at Cresap Boathouse
The tale centers on Gilbert Jonathan Redd who returns to a Long Island estate after wealthy stepbrother Uncas Cresap is found murdered in the boathouse, with his Chinese servant dead nearby. The narrator, a newspaperman, narrates suspects, motives, and a developing theory as townspeople converge on the scene, while Dr. Finch and editor Boothby weigh the evidence and reconstruct the crime. The piece ends with a cliffhanger as a detective suffers a seizure, and the narrative promises continuation tomorrow.
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Gilbert Jonathan Redd
Long Island
Uncas Cresap
Kettle Pond
Little Boothby
Dr. Finch
Mr. Redil
Uneas Cresap
Jake
Finch
Big House
Irvin
Cobb
Sidelights On The News On Confederate Veterans And National Issues
The column notes General Rice A. Fierce of Union City Tenn to be commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, recalls New Mexico’s Confederate past, and laments the fading veteran presence. It critiques Army truck shortages, Ford legalities, and debates over federal deposit insurance, urging practical, common sense perspectives on current policies.
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United States
Weare
Rice A. Fierce
Union City
New Mexico
Confederate Veterans
Wth
State Department
Sons and Daughters
Carlsbad
Roswell
Las Cruces
Clovis
Grand Army of the Republic
United Confederate Veterans
Blues
Henry Ford
Sam
Henry
Associated Press
Congress
East
Gs & Mass
The Dread Spectre of the West and Its Potent Brew
A fragmentary account describes ancient Indians trading and swapping intoxicants made from mescal and mescallike spirits. It notes old Mexican distillation of a heady liquor and references Fort Sill Apaches bringing a refined method to fermentation from corn. The text suggests primitive groups used such brews though not fully abstinent.
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Old Mexico
Fort Sill
Their Marriage Delayed by Inadequate Income
Doris Blake notes a college romance stalled by low earnings as a man earns fifteen a week and a secret marriage is proposed only when he can provide a living. The piece argues millions face similar waits, weighing risks of long engagements and economic pressures on young couples seeking a secure union.
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Doris Blake
Uwiderstood
Cherries Arrive From Mountain Park at Anderson Gardens
First shipment of cherries arrives at Anderson Gardens from Mountain Park. Availability noted with a price of seven dollars per unit.
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Mountain Park
Anderson Gardens
Mescalero Apaches name origin debated in New Mexico
The Ruidoso Herald challenges the Mescalero Apache name meaning and suggests it derives from the peddler of mescal or the roasted mescal delicacy. The piece notes ancient pits across southern New Mexico, including a major site at Carlsbad Caverns entrance, and mentions elder white men who have tasted the roasted delicacy.
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New Mexico
Ruidoso Herald
Herald
Carlsbad Caverns
Pecos Valley Furniture and Upholstering Ad Pitch
Pecos Valley Furniture and Upholstering offers special prices for Jane on upholstery, pairing, and refinishing. The shop notes not the best in the world but as good as the best, advertising at 209 West 4th NE, 15123 J. M. Veal and associates. King, craftsmen.
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Jane
Pecos Valley
J. M. Veal
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S Récord
Fun- Mason
Grace T. Blar
Scarritt
Don Wilkins
New Mexico Newspaper Association
Tommy White
R. P. (Perry) Bean
Homer Dunagan
Irvin S. Cobb
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