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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1926
Page
7
A muddled fragmentary column blends quotes from Mrs. E Dollar on a tonic remedy and a North Atlantic City item about the Lady of the Beads. It drifts into notes about a Florida club gathering, cultural curios from a South American Indian string display, and assorted local ads for car services and seed and grain, with stray names and places.
A discussion on raising lake levels to support a lakes to gulf waterway argues that diverting water at Chicago will not harm commerce. Erosion differences between Canadian and American falls threaten the river path, with proponents claiming lake levels rise and commerce grows, while protecting Niagara’s beauty.
Roswell and Chaves County herald a new Maljamar road project connecting via the L-2 highway to the caprock then south along the county line to the Loving ton route. The 85 mile drive from Roswell could take about two to two and a half hours with an estimated cost near $5,000 for construction and cattle guards. The article notes the road’s benefits to Roswell are anticipated but not yet quantified.
In the coming months Roswell is seen as the logical base for oil operators with Amarillo near the Panhandle field and its population boom. More than a dozen major firms plan to spend millions in Maljamar development, securing Roswell as a future headquarters and signaling extensive regional growth and road connections.
King County Prosecutor Colvin filed a first degree murder complaint against Wallace Clowes Gaines for beating and choking his daughter Sylvia Howard Gaines to death the night of June 16 in Seattle.
Genuine American hay bale ties offered at Roswell Pump and Supply Co exclusive in Roswell and nearby Dexter. Located at 104 North Main with contact phone 154 for ranch equipment and related supplies.
A reader endorses Black Draught for colds constipation and stomach disorders noting its quick relief and recommending keeping a laxative on hand. The letter mentions personal use by the writer and a recommendation for others while praising its gentle effect and lack of tiredness.
An advertisement from Lowrey Auto Company promotes using air to lubricate motors for improved efficiency and smoother operation. The copy suggests air lubrication as a superior option for automotive engines and emphasizes satisfaction with performance.
Department of the Interior notice declares James F. Barry of Roswell New Mexico filed intent to make final five year homestead proof for Lots 1 2 3 Sec 3 NW 1 4 Sec 10 T11S R22E N M P Meridian before Dan C Savage in Roswell on August 2 1926. Witnesses are James Cole Thomas Rosenburg James L Decker and Rudolph Atlen all of Roswell.
Char ley H. Phillips of Rt. 1 Windthurst Texas filed notice of intention to prove up land in N 1 2 section 2 percent Township 7 S Range 26 E N M P Meridian before Dan Savage U S Commissioner in Roswell New Mexico on August 3 1926 The notice lists associates Grace S Fahriender Joseph A Carter Fred M Robinson and Mamie Riley with Roswell and Acme New Mexico K D Stoel Register Record Want Ads Get Results
In El Paso on June 30, Tommy White of San Antonio and Clyde Hull of St. Paul fought 12 rounds at Fort Bliss stadium ending in a draw. White was awarded the newspaper decision.
A World War era shrapnel shell exploded during maneuvers in Kowel Volhynia Poland killing thirty-eight soldiers including two officers and injuring thirty others seriously with eleven more lightly hurt. The incident occurred as the 35th infantry regiment practiced on a field and stepped on an eighteen centimeter shell.
London report says American motion picture producer Carl Laemmle had successful appendicitis surgery last night. He arrived at Southampton aboard the Berengaria and was ill upon arrival, but a fair night followed and today he is making satisfactory progress.
Washington June 30 AP Congress passes a conference report approving a bill to fund an active year building program for the army air service and to appoint an additional assistant secretary of war to supervise aviation. The air service would be equipped with 2,200 new planes by period end and its name would change to air corps without altering administration.
Eight defendants in the Gay Paree liquor case were convicted of maintaining a nuisance during the national American Legion convention last October. Judge Munger in federal court sentenced each to three months in jail and a $500 fine plus costs.
Senate defeats farm relief measure while the House approves a separate marketing bill. Aibla reports 59 vessels to fleetaid grain movement. Italy lengthens workday by an hour amid Conservative opposition in England. Miner labor protests, Byrd’s calculations at the North Pole, and Washington notes on the Gaines death case involving his daughter Nege.
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