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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces O. Z. Finley as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves county, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
C E Odem announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination in the sheriff race amid party primary actions.
Nounce N J Fritz seeks renomination for the office of county commissioner third district subject to Democratic primary action.
Ex governor cites Kansas and Missouri moves toward strict prohibition. Editor notes strong support for enforcing laws, praises Fred S. Jackson’s reelection for upholding duties. Observes saloon influence waning and rural papers aligning with prohibition.
An incident connected to the Cairo mob occurred in a nearby saloon, details incomplete. The report notes organization in a local drinking establishment as part of the event.
Iceland, about half Missouri's size, has no jail no penitentiary no court and only one police officer. The piece argues for prohibition and outlines the nation's minimal criminal justice framework as context.
A Tennessee newspaper quoted Mason City Banner describing an island with no alcohol, 78,000 abstainers, universal literacy, and excellent schools. It praises prohibition as an ideal system supported by seminaries colleges newspapers and printing presses. The account highlights that not a drop of liquor is produced or imported and literacy is near universal.
The American Issue notes that among ten wet Ohio counties nine increased taxes while one stayed the same. Among eight wet cities seven raised rates and one stayed level, with the latter borrowing over one hundred thousand dollars for running expenses. Among twenty-two dry counties seven raised, nine stayed the same, and six fell. Among fifteen dry towns one rose, eight stayed level, and six lowered taxes.
In Kansas the ban has stood a little over twenty eight years and drew sharp questions from the metropolitan press including Kansas City. The article frames public reaction and outlines observed outcomes amid ongoing criticism and discussion.
The text contrasts a dry Roswell with a wet Roswell, arguing that prohibition would shift funds from groceries, bread, meat, home and school needs to alcohol. It suggests booze revenue would fund brewers, distillers, and street paving, impacting everyday expenses and public works.
Miss Ida Mendenhall offers all styles of artistic garments made to order at 903 N Penn. Notary public Mary A Cobean available at Record Office.
The governor advocates humane treatment and equal taxation, calls for improved public schools, highway building with convict labor, and a careful, sane constitution for New Mexico. He stresses protecting public lands, limiting tax rates, ensuring robust judiciary, and securing statehood with prudent governance.
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