Oil Fever Grips Eastern New Mexico Towns
The region sees rising oil activity with 39 rigs across Chaves, Eddy, De Baca, Roosevelt, Lincoln, Curry, Quay, Donia Huadalupe counties and dozens more locations planned by May first. Banks, dealers, and investors anticipate a prosperous year as geologists and oil scouts flood Roswell with newcomers and excitement.
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Chaves
Eddy
de Baca
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Curry, Quay
Qeros Huadalupe
New Mexico
Roswell
Roswell and Vicinity Weather Advisory Update
For Roswell and Vicinity general fair weather tonight and Friday warmer Friday. For New Mexico fair tonight and Friday continued cold tonight rising temperature Friday.
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Roswell
New Mexico
Fruit Growers Freight Rates Raised in Pecos Valley
Fruit growers in the Pecos valley were informed by Claude Simpson secretary of the Chamber of Commerce that new freight rates for fruits melons and vegetables exceed the former charges. The rate for apples from Roswell Artesia and Carlsbad to New Mexico and Texas rises from 2 1 4 to 3 8 5 cents per 100 pounds and becomes effective February 29. Other fresh produce rates to Texas generally increase.
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Pecos Valley
Claude Simpson
Chamber of Commerce
Hugh Williams
State Corporation Commission
Roswell
Arcesia
Carlsbad
New Mexico
Texas
Bomb destroys part of Zurich consulate
Washington dispatch reports the American consulate in Zurich Switzerland was partly destroyed by a bombing last night. Police blamed anarchists. no injuries were reported. State Department advisory has been received.
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Washington
Zurich
Switzerland
State Department
Leaders oppose soldier aid in present time
Washington report: Congressional leaders oppose any soldier aid now citing risks to Liberty bonds and inflation. They warn financing adds 2 to 16 billion dollars and would raise living costs. Leadership vows aid only when government finances improve.
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Washington
Congress
Bill for booze in New York Albany action
Senator James Walker introduced a bill in the New York state senate to permit the manufacture and sale of two and three fourth per cent alcoholic beverages in the state.
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Albany
N. Y
James Walker
Senate
New York State
Excused Juror Kills Himself in Arizona Deportation Trial
C. F. Burnett, excused Tuesday from the Bisbee deportation jury, killed himself last night in Tombstone after a swift change from desert ranch life to the courtroom pressure.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Bisbee
C. F. Burnett
Supreme Court Sets Monday Hearing on Prohibition Cases
Washington March 4 The supreme court fixed next Monday for arguments on constitutional prohibition validity. Random notices mention Ray Deerholt selling shade trees at 910 North Richardson Ave and 9.9 North Richardson Ave. A drunk and disorderly charge against Dewey Johnson led to a $10 fine plus costs. Roswell March council meets Thursday at Odd Fellows Hall with Praetorians and Queen's Degree ceremonies, officers election, and refreshments at 7:45. Papers note Ed Amonett returning from a three week trip yesterday and mention stockade trees and Orchard Park activity.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Quilty
Dewey Johnson
Judge Parsons
Praetorians
Roswell
Blizzard Hits Middle West Crippling Travel
A severe mid western blizzard disrupts transportation and communication from Colorado to Minnesota with trains stalled in Rosemont and Durango. Silverton and the wheat belt are snowbound as forecasts warn of continued intensity across the region.
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Chicago
Maren
Minnesota
Rosemont
Minn
Colorado
Durango
Silverton
mid-West
Indiana
Gulf
Weather Bureau
Wheat Belt
Seven Driven Insane by Use of Ouija Boards
Martinez California March 4 under observation in an insane ward seven persons the police claim have been driven insane by constant use of onija boards. The charges include holding seances twenty four hours long and burning seven hundred dollars to drive away evil spirits conjured by the boards. They are charged with luring children into their house shaving their hair and burning it to drive away spirits. The children were found in a starving condition.
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Martinez
Calif
Martens Admits He Sent Cable to Soviet Government
Ludwig Martens, the Soviet agent, told the Senate committee probing Bolshevist propaganda that he had cableled the Soviet government to take action if the United States deported him. The message was sent recently and a copy was obtained by the committee. The report also notes miscellaneous local notices and brief city items about car owners, legal matters, and residents traveling to California for an ill relative.
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Washington
Ludwig Martens
Senate
United States
Martena
Prize Fight Set at Armory for Connolly and Bouse
Final arrangements announce a big prize bout at the Armory between John Connolly and Tommie Bouse under American Legion auspices. The event is tied to the New Mexico Cattle and Horse Growers meeting with Dr Finls L Anderson providing eye tests for glasses. Reports indicate the Dixieland well near Carlsbad now yields at least 95 barrels daily, part of a district drilling boom. a drilling contract shows a $1 per acre bonus, correcting earlier figures.
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Armory
John Connolly
Tommie Bouse
The
American Legion
New Mexico
Dixieland
New Mexico Line
Carlsbad
Farm Income Tax Options for 1919 Profits and Deductions
The article outlines how farmers, shopkeepers, and tradesmen must compute net income for 1919 for federal income tax. It explains allowable farm expenses, including planting, harvesting, tools, livestock feed, repairs, hired labor, and wear and tear, while noting non deductible items such as salaries for self or family and building investments. It presents two methods for calculating returns: cash basis and accrual basis, and mentions forms 1040F, 1040A, and 1040 to guide filers. It also covers gains from land sales and losses, and cautions on depreciation, insurance, and auto upkeep deductions used solely for farm purposes.
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Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Bureau
Premier Nitti Calls for Real Peace and Normal Soviet Ties
London March 4 Premier Nitti of Italy said in an interview that normal relations between Soviet Russia and the outside world should be established and that the Soviet government would not interfere with other powers. He urged the peace conference to complete real peace worldwide and noted Germany is economically paralyzed and must be rehabilitated for Europe.
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London
Russia
Nitti
Italy
Nivti
Germany
Europe
Food prices drop as federal agents seize unsafe goods in Chicago
March reports say federal officers initiated a campaign to confiscate hoarded and impure supplies. Goods deemed unfit for market were seized at storage houses, while notices offer free job and examination information in Washington. Elmore to depart for Amarillo Texas. Ford one ton truck for sale at Tandy. Roswell baseball prospects look bright with Elza White and Richmond on the mound as the team prepares for a strong season.
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Chicago
Rotwell
Roswell
Elza White
Richmond
Liseball Management
Roswell Floral Co Advertises Fresh Cut Flowers
North Richardson Avenue Mitre Flowers offers fresh cut flowers and bedding plants by Roswell Floral Co. Call 196 for orders and delivery.
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Roswell Floral Co
Newberry trial judge upholds evidence against all defendants
Grand Rapids Mich March 4 Judge Sessions denied the defense motion to dismiss other defendants in the Newberry trial. He said there is evidence from which a jury could find each defendant guilty as the case stands.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Sessions
Newberry
House Refuses Repeal Day Law By Record Vote
Washington March 4 The house today refused to repeal the Volstead prohibition enforcement law by an overwhelming vote. The motion by Representative Eagan of New Jersey to discontinue prohibitions appropriations July first and repeal the Volstead enforcement law failed by a large margin.
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HOUSE
Washington
Eagan
New Jersey
Mary Pickford in California arrives en route to Los Angeles
Mary Pickford, the motion picture actress recently divorced from Owen Moore, arrived in San Jose this morning while traveling to Los Angeles. She evaded interviewers and kept to herself during the stop.
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San Jose
Calif
Mary Pickford
Owen Moore
Los Angeles
Nine Die From Wood Alcohol Poisoning In St Paul
Nine deaths occurred in St Paul within 24 hours from wood alcohol poisoning. The item notes the tragedy in the city and mentions a separate ad seeking sale or trade of Picacho Offset Acreage for oil leases royalty or town property, with contact details in Roswell, New Mexico.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Picacho
Arthur S. Alexander
South Sea Ave
Roswell
N. M
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Louisiana
Tampico
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Weather Forecast
J. M. Moreland
Caroline Moreland
R. B. Moreland
Dr. Yater
C. M. Yater
Roswell Picacho Inv. Co
National Exp. Co
Orchard Park
Margarita Fisher
National Exploration Co
Austin Porter
Nat’! Bank Bldg
Roswell-Comanche Oil & Gas Co
Bill
New York
Ray Deerholt
North
Richardson Ave
Amitfe
North Richardson Ave
Amonett
Ed Amonett
Points
Toxay
All'iacho
Bankhead Hotel
Phone
Stoc
Khage
Ray
Deerholt
Middle West
Martens
Dow
Hiram M. Dow
Roswell Auto Co
Milée
Roy Ammerman
Marshall
Los Angeless
Ammerman
California
Jim Williamson
Malix
Hagerman
Finls L. Anderseon
Clackdom
U. S
Collector of Internal Revenue
J. Leonard
Equitable Bldg
Washington, D. C
Elmore
Amarillo
Ford
Tandy
East 2Nd ‘St
Mitre
P. Carmichael
J. R. Daughtry
CD Realty & Investment Co
North Ky
Worth Hill
South Ky
North Main St
Roswell N.M
Bank Bldg
E. T. Amonett
Main
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