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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1907
Page
2
The article critiques political maneuvers in 1908, arguing Taft cannot outpace Bryan while Roosevelt may hesitate on adding Japan to his “Ananias Club.” It accuses editors of bias and discusses editorial stances on public issues and corruption in commerce.
The N R C chairman says Roosevelt will dominate the next campaign but is a factional view within the Republican party. He asserts the decisive issue will be unity in the Democratic party and the push to back to the Constitution on election day, with calls to oppose monarchy.
The passage notes President Roosevelt would not object to a Democratic governor appointing a capable candidate to oversee the Territorial penitentiary, despite Sheriff Charlie Ballard’s reluctance to leave office.
In Monday's New Mexican readers see a crossfire of epithet laden editorials. Complaints target the Sly Record and the Albuquerque Kirk Journal with charges of libels and vile fabrications. The Rowdy controversy hints at a feud over language and sourcing.
Superintendent James E B Clark informs county school superintendents and dealers that old textbooks may be traded for the new uniform sets. The plan covers unsold books and seeks a four year uniform adoption to save costs for families with school age children.
A Denver News summary notes San Francisco Mayor Schmitz’s conviction stirred broad reform sentiment. The piece highlights graft scrutiny led by Heney and rising public demand for accountability across the country.
Capitan News recalls a 1903 exchange with President Roosevelt. Captain George Curry reportedly challenged the rough rider era politics. The president asked if Curry remained a “foo silver Democrat,” and Curry replied he was still a Democrat.
A Gutenberg style stream of sale notices lists land scrip, a nearly new piano, a buggy and harness, a Smith-Premier typewriter, a five room house with bath and water, 12 vacant lots on South Hill, a rotary drilling machine, choice residence lots, 20 acres with a house, open woven wire fence and posts, five acres on South Hill near Main Street, 600 acres of land near Roswell, stock and fixtures of A. K. Mott estate, and a four-horse power Fairbanks Morse engine all offered by Carlton & Bell, Oasis Ranch, and the Record office.
A set of historical classified rental notices details furnished rooms on North Kentucky and North Lea avenues, six room houses on Richardson Avenue, a Missouri Avenue Sam Atkinson house for $30 monthly, and business houses on Main Street. Contact names include N Costa and L K McGaffey with addresses in Texas Block and 108 North Main.
Ongoing loan offers from Carlton and Bell. Funds available to borrowers with flexible terms and prompt approval.
Small bay horse lost or stray with brand T on the left hip. Finder should notify Mrs. Geo. S. Jones at East 9th Street to claim a reward. 9412.
Field flowers prove ideal in these designs. Ribbon remains the best trimming choices. Even with elaborate trims, many hats rely on delicate materials and color contrasts from a loose crown scarf and a boldly large side bow.
The Board of County Commissioners named Messrs Mark Howell C C Hill and M Reid to form a committee to examine applicants for indigent scholarships to territorial schools. Examinations will be held June 25 at the Central School Building at 10 a m. Reports due to county commissioners by July 1. Daily to 24th.
Five for eight hundred dollars buys 5 acres of splendid land in a single block on Main Street. An investment here is projected to yield about 12 percent interest. Carlton and Bell promote the deal.
For sale or trade a splendid hotel proposition described as a money maker from day one. The notice urges interested parties to see Carlton and Bell for details and viewing.
Free eye examinations offered at L. B. Boellner a jeweler and optician inviting local residents to take advantage of no charge vision screening.
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