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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1907
Page
2
A pricing and publication frequency notice from Record Publishing Co states daily publication excluding Sundays, with rates listed as Daily, Per Week, Per Month in advance, and Daily, One Year in advance. The item outlines standard newspaper business terms for subscribers or retailers.
A Maverick letter hints at local civic topics while referencing upcoming Monday’s issue The Record. Readers are urged to read Monday’s paper as politics dim in comparison to Roswell’s notable enterprise.
The society editor hints that Shakespeare did not write the quoted poem though he authored Macbeth. The remark suggests skepticism about the attribution and invites readers to consider the poem's divergence from known Shakespearean verse.
Roswell acknowledges a debt to Delegate Andrews for advancing the Military Institute bond bill through Congress though he did not oversee construction of the Santa Fe Central to the Pecos Valley.
A dispatch reports a suit against Mrs. Mary Bakerly regarding a financial account. The piece mocks the materialistic tone of courts and schemes, noting she is unlikely to recognize such claims as legitimate.
J. Hudspeth pursues truth with surprising courage and persistency. He refuses suppression and insists on naming theft embezzlement and graft by their proper names.
A concise reflection by Emerson on how men mask incapacity for useful association through solitude courtesy satire or a sharp worldly manner while still desiring love or self reliance.
A Kansas paper’s suggestion prompts a New Mexico session reflection as lawmakers fail to agree on any law. The measure is seen as teaching voters to be more careful in future legislative selections.
Legislation failing to pass any appropriation bill will not harm the Military Institute as it will receive the same funding as two years ago. The bluff about cutting off funds relied on Roswell residents' lack of awareness of the law provision.
A fragmentary quotation reflects on how a strong man seeks plain truths through labor and struggle. It notes that once convinced, he becomes worthy of effort and asserts the right to think in his own way.
The Albuquerque Journal reports political maneuvering over anti-gambling bills in the New Mexico legislature. Supporters back the Spiess bill while critics point to weaknesses requiring indictment or DA information. Legal challenges include witness reluctance and practical enforcement concerns.
The piece accuses some legislators of stalling or blocking anti gambling legislation to protect the current license system while others urge clear passage. It argues a fake law plan is intended to wait past adjournment and pressure members with threats, labeling delay as graft.
The Farmington Times-Hustler argues anti graft efforts reveal guilt as Governor Hagerman confronts Bursum over penitentiary issues. It notes Bursum returns funds, critics push for power, and a 94 to 27 staff cut under scrutiny, framing the graft claim as proven by actions.
A meditation by Charles Mackay on unity and justice. It envisions oppressed peoples finding freedom through love and knowledge, ending oppression, war, lies, crime, and poverty. If men united in wisdom and affection, all could share the world’s abundance with dignity and self respect.
The coming week brings a congressional session end and cabinet confirmations. Trials commence in Chicago on oil rebates and theater fire manslaughter. Supreme Court arguments on rail rate cases. international tours and Indian territory patent deliveries. Odd Fellows, Great Lodge meetings, and regional conventions unfold across multiple cities. The two hundredth anniversary of the union is marked in Britain and Scotland.
Washington dispatch outlines the new Senate composition as 61 Republicans and 29 Democrats. It highlights wealth disparities and profiles several incoming lawmakers from Montana Kansas Michigan Idaho Oregon Nebraska Colorado and Kentucky with notes on births careers and historic firsts.
Jefferson City March 1 Harry Vaughn George Ryan and Edward Raymond three prisoners at the state penitentiary convicted of first degree murder for killing officers Clay and Allison during a 1905 prison mutiny secured a new lease of life by appealing to the supreme court. It is not likely the triple execution will occur before midyear.
Advertises ladies available to sew at home by the day with contact at 607 North Kentucky Avenue. References and satisfaction guaranteed. 0516.
New York March 2 Tody Hamilton famed press agent for decades receives a testimonial dinner at the Waldorf Astoria organized by newspaper men and publishers from across the United States. The event honors his pioneering publicity work for circuses and theater and follows a large cash contribution with a yet unnamed substantial gift.
Letters show Rock Island line offering a special rate union to cattlemen’s convention with $5 round trip from Amarillo to Roswell and a one fifth fare from points on the line to Amarillo, with tickets valid April 13 to 24. Officials Phil Auer and D L Meyers confirm agreement.
Stanford University's baseball nine faces Gallagher Marsh this afternoon at Palo Alto as fourteen games remain this season. The squad ends local play with California on April 6 and 13 before a late May tour to the East to schedule games with state universities and other institutions.
A movement to organize a new Georgia State baseball league has begun with Columbus Albany Americus Waycross Dawson and Cordele named as members. Some towns have raised funds and the league aims to launch before the season opens. New songs Majestic tonight 10e.
Land scrip and hardware items offered by W G Skillman Chas Doty and I E Thompson. six room box house five to seven miles out. alfalfa seed warranted pure. eight y acres near court house. work horse five ages. drilling machine Oasis Ranch. baby carriage go cart. eighty acres well improved near Roswell. seven room house with barn. incubator brooders by Dr Anderson. forty head broke ponies from Dayton New Mexico.
For Rent notices listing large sunny room for two with board at 719 N Main St and eight hours, three rooms for gentlemen only inquires to Miss Nell L Moore, and four small rooms furnished for light housekeeping with phone contact 411.
Wanted notices list various jobs and needs including an irrigator at Slaughter Farm in Roswell, second hand barb wire and posts, a 15 year old girl seeking work and schooling, room and board for a young married couple, a salesman and collector, a saleslady in Carlsbad, and mining property for development by Zenith Development Co of Duluth Minnesota.
Notice to stockholders announces regular annual meeting of Nogal Peak Gold Mining and Milling Company for election of a Board of Directors. Meeting set for Monday March 11 1907 at 3 p m in Edward A Finnegan’s Garst Building Roswell New Mexico. Also note loans on improved Pecos Valley real estate via Box 76 care Record Roswell NM 04130.
LOST A Scotch Collie pup yellow in color return to A C Swanson and receive reward Lost black overcoat on the road northeast or south of town leave at Capitan Hotel for reward J W Fisher
Several deeds recorded in the Probate Clerk and Recorder office. John C. Silman and wife sell to Western Grocery Co. for 117.95 dollars of north half of lot 1 block 9 Alameda Heights Roswell. Mary Doole sells to J. J. Rascoe for 1000 dollars lots 5 6 7 block 7 West Side Addition Roswell. Joseph C. Lea deceased by L. K. McGaffey administrator sells to R. A. Holmes for 750 dollars lots 8 9 block 4 North Spring River Addition Roswell. Bynes Keaster and wife sell to Miss Eunice Bell for 2100 dollars ten acres in 30 10 24. Richard E. Byrne sells to Allen A. Mason for 750 dollars lot 11 block 53 West W. H. Drashner and wife sell to F. D. Mitchell for 475 dollars lot 10 block 2 West Side addition Hagerman. Richard C. Phillips and wife sell to Dorcas E. Webb and husband for 800 dollars lots 1 2 block 1 Wildy's addition Roswell.
All wanting cheap spring millinery goods, call at 816 N. Main. Eyes tested free at L. B. Boehmer, Jeweler and Optician. Sstt Fee.
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