30 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1921
Page
1
Mr and Mrs J J Graham and their son left last night for Rock Island Illinois after an extended visit with friends and relatives in the city.
A complaint has been filed against O. W. Bestick of Dexter accusing him of larceny. No disposition has yet been reported in the case.
Purity Creamery promotes beet butter churned and delivered the same day in Roswell with contact via phone 116 Stfe. The ad emphasizes speed and local service for fresh dairy products.
A county clerk issued a marriage license last night to Mc Kinley Robinson of Elkins and Miga Estella M Brewster of this city. A Legion meeting of the Charles M de Bremond Post of the American Legion will be held at 7:30 pm tonight at the club house with all members urged to attend promptly.
Heavy rains across Central East Texas push cotton ginning to about August 1. Growers report uncertainty in yield estimates as fruit sheds in some areas, with two week delays possible. Only a few bales ginned along the Rio Grande to date.
Washington reports that Great Britain and Japan will take the first step toward disarmament by leaving the initiative to the United States. The move follows diplomatic feelers President Harding presented, signaling a new posture in international arms reduction as conveyed by authoritative circles.
Washington June 30 Charles G Dawes assumes full control of federal outlays at midnight as director of the budget to place government spending on a scientific basis. Proceedings place Dawes at the helm of the budgeting process guiding fiscal policy and financial planning nationwide.
Clovis resident T M Burham returned home this afternoon after several days of business in town. George Umfleet departed on the White Ling for California to spend his vacation. Stewart rode as a passenger to El Paso for business. All Union Barber Shops to be closed Monday for the Fourth. Judge J T McClure is slightly improved after illness. LEARN Battery Work at MCA Auto School Los Angeles Calif July 1.
Sheriff sale follows a January 7 1921 writ of attachment in Chaves County New Mexico case 4995 Arthur Anderson plaintiff versus Frank Rubnau and Katie Rubnau. Lot 8 and 9 Block 27 West Side Addition Roswell and Lot 1 Block 2 Valley View New Mexico will be sold for cash at 10 am July 6 1921 at the west front door of the Roswell courthouse to satisfy 63.00 judgment plus 18.28 costs and sale costs.
Chicago June 30 union leaders from across the nation arrive as a twelve per cent wage reduction among two million railroad workers takes effect tomorrow. They will report to the railway labor board on how to maintain discipline and avoid a nationwide transportation paralysis amid a four hundred million dollar payroll cut.
New York odds put Dempsey at three to one while London is even and Italy favors Dempsey at two to one. Tokio Manila and Australia tilt toward Dempsey with three to one in Manila and a light edge in Australia. South Africa backs Carpentier and South America leans even with Carpentier favored sentiment.
Cut flowers and blooming pot plants offered by Roswell Flora Co with contact by phone 196 tfc for local shoppers seeking fresh arrangements and garden greenery.
Tonight and Friday look generally fair with a light chance of rain around 12 percent over the next 36 hours. Yesterday’s high reached 90 degrees and the low this morning was 64.
Mr. and Mrs. T H Kroll and child ren and Wright Moore arrived from LaGrange Texas for an extended visit with Mr. and Mrs J J Kroll. Boyd's Studio offers 24 hour Kodak finishing at 124% N Mats. Lowry Hagerman went to Colorado Springs to spend time with his parents.
A pasted reader notice lists cottage cheese service on select days from Purity Creamery with contact numbers, Life Sewing for Children and adults offering gowns and furnishings, and Mia C A Coyne at 106 North Delaware with another phone. Also advertised are Kelly-Springfield tires from Roswell Auto Co with a catchy sales line.
A telegram from Sergeant Bird hints at a bat heavy Roswell lineup facing Oberdin and Althaus in a weekend series with the crack Sth Airship team, the pride of Fort Bigs. Ft Bliss appears strong with the bat but their Texas success may not translate against real pitching, Roswell fans remain skeptical until proven at the plate.
In London on June 30, Ireland's future hinges on a series of secret meetings that may break the current bloodshed impasse. The British government steps back as Sinn Fein and the other faction debate whether a single spokesman will represent all Ireland or if Ulster should have its own voice.
Washington June 30 The United States Shipping Board has definitely decided to dispose of 287 wooden ships of the emergency fleet The bids will be opened July 30th.
Washington June 30 Taft has been chosen for chief justice of the United States Supreme Court. The final decision to name him was reached today, it is learned of good authority.
Washington June 30 President Harding will sign the army bill today, it was authoritatively stated at the White House. The measure aims to reorganize and modernize the military structure and funding.
Mr and Mrs Jim Hall Walter John son and Earl Lusk depart this afternoon by car for California for a month long general vacation. Elza White visits the city for the Fourth from his Lower Penasco ranch. Dr W W Phillips returns Sunday from an extended trip to Sharon Pennsylvania and other eastern home folks.
Roswell Mayor John M. Rose declares June 30 to July 7, 1921 as Caterpillar Destruction Week to protect city trees. Citizens are urged to assist with organized captains and lieutenants on each street and block to curb the pest’s damage to foliage and shade.
Mr and Mrs D Tomlinson have gone to the Ruidose where they will spend several days in the company of relatives and friends.
A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Louis Falconi marking the arrival of a new wireless operator in town. A local store, Lowrey and Johnson, advertises a special price on casings of all sizes inviting customers to visit for the deals.
Jack Henley left this morning for Hondo to spend several days visiting home folks. Judge and Mrs. Charles R. Brice and Evelyn Brice returned last night from a monthlong visit to points in Texas. Edelmann spotlight advertised as a trouble light by Roswell Auto Co. 2912c.
Halt Bros. offers car washing and greasing to prep for Sunday drives. Phone 104, 530th. W. L. Bunch returns home to Rocky, Oklahoma after a general prospecting trip in this city.
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