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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1910
Page
2
The Record announces N J Fritz as a candidate for renomination for county commissioner in the 3rd district subject to Democratic primary action.
The Roswell Record condemns a Democratic City Committee plan to hold a special election tied to the general city election. It warns the move could bind No-License supporters to unknown candidates and undermine prohibition. The paper calls for a clear Booze or no-booze choice.
Several territorial Republican papers led by the Santa Fe New Mexican seek to pin the Democratic party for the looming defeat of the statehood bill. They argue Republicans hold the power in Congress but lack the political will, while Democrats favor statehood and Republicans oppose it.
A remark notes that most saloon operators thrive only while avoiding using their own stock. When they become customers, they begin the decline of their own enterprise. The observation stresses self-restraint as key to business stability.
To make a success of prohibition, just as any other law against crime, it must be enforced, and can be best enforced by having officials in power who believe in it and who desire its success.
A call goes out to attend a temperance gathering tomorrow to support efforts for a cleaner and better Roswell. The message urges participation to uplift those advocating reform and community improvement.
An editorial questions readers about facing a singular, pivotal issue in Roswell rather than dodging it. It challenges leaders and citizens to adopt a direct stance and avoid half measures or evasive tactics. The piece emphasizes transparency and decisive action.
The document discusses Prohibition arguments, tax effects in no license cities, and outlines Democratic primary election rules for Roswell with detailed voting procedures, candidate filings, and fee schedules. It also includes an ordinance ordering cement sidewalks on listed Roswell streets and notices to property owners to begin construction.
A farmer testifies that he sold a bushel of rye for fifty cents to a distiller who produced three and a half to four gallons of proof whiskey. The whiskey then funded drinks at the saloon, totaling six dollars and ten cents per gallon, leaving the farmer with debt after paying the distiller. He reflects on his decision and wonders if any other farmer was as big a fool.
A city wide Democratic primary election is ordered for Roswell New Mexico on March 22 1910 from 8 am to 6 pm to nominate candidates for city offices to be voted on April 5 1910 in each ward. Contents list aldermen board of education delegates central committee and city at large posts across five wards.
A brief country newspaper item notes political corruption and criminality linked to saloon activity. It outlines investigations and public concern, highlighting officials implicated and public calls for reform.
Fire Department Committee A L Whiteman and R D Bell issue a strong temperance order in Roswell New Mexico dated February 28 1910. The chief is empowered to discharge any member on or off duty for drinking, reflecting a clear brain requirement in fire service and signaling strict attitude toward alcohol within the department.
A report notes West Virginia has 37 of 50 counties dry. South Carolina Governor Ansel cites liquor traffic in his annual message, predicting dispensaries will wind up under the auditor and urging further elections in remaining counties to end liquor sales.
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