Advertising Clerk Clamp Links Ham Prices and City Tickets
A satirical log reports Mr. Smith of Boyd's Market dodging a price change on hams while a printer adapts 24 1 2 cents to 14 1 2 cents. Charley Gilbert issues a warning about his city ticket. Cruse Wyatt & Vandewart form a new firm and John Hall contemplates a brief mayoral stint. Roswell banks hold five million dollars to ward off hard times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Gilbert
Charley
Bob Cruse
Wyatt Johnson
Cruse
Wyatt & Vandewart
John Hall
Johnnie
Roswell
Evening Chats Leave For Temple
Mr and Mrs Erl Hall depart this afternoon for Temple Texas where Mrs Hall will visit the Scott White clinic. Flowering shrubs suited to the area are recommended and can be planted now by Alameda Greenhouses Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple
Erl Hall
Temple, Texas
Alameda Greenhouses
Ady
Landing Field Work At Roswell Air Service Progressing
Work on the Roswell Air Service landing field on the Berrendo tract north of the city proceeds rapidly. The field is being dragged into excellent condition, water service is wired to the field, and work on the first hangar has begun. A new plane bought by the local company is expected in Roswell in tew days per this morning’s notice. See Sunday March 11 issue of Denver Post, Los Angeles Examiner and San Francisco Examiner for free merchandise coupon from all grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Air Service Inc
Berrendo
Roswell
Denver Post
Los Angeles Examiner
San Francisco Examiner
Adyvy
Adv
Local Visitors From Amarillo Attend Business in Roswell
George H. Williams and Henry Wilkinson arrived from Amarillo to spend several days in Roswell attending to business matters. Arbor Vitea Cypress Euonymus flowering shrubs honeysuckle and shade trees are listed with a contact phone 196 for Roswell Flor al Company-Adv 16tse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell Floral Company
Amarillo
George H. Williams
Henry Wilkinson
Sporting Goods Ad Promises Full Line at Dustin News Stand
Sunday March 11 pon advertises free merchandise from local grocers. Jesse H Dustin displays a complete sporting goods line at Dustin News Stand and plans a full stock of sporting goods soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sporting Goods
Jesse H. Dustin
Dustin
Visiting Miss Mitchell In City Visitor From Colorado
Mrs. F. W. Easton of Colorado Springs Colorado visits Miss Peggy Mitchell in the city as a social guest during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
F. W. Easton
Colorado Springs, Colo
Peggy Mitchell
One Battery Member Marries Friday Night at Coon Town
A Battery member plans a Friday night wedding at Coon Town, with a dance slated for Thursday night as part of the celebration. The notice notes informal community attendance and festive events surrounding the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Town
Adv
Texas Visitors Here From Hale Center
Mr and Mrs W H Lemond arrived last night from Hale Center Texas to spend several days in this city on a combined business and pleasure trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Lemond
Hale Center
Texas
Finn and Feather Market Ad Listing Seafood and Poultry
Halibut steak white fish salmon steak frogs haddock steak chickens and turkeys advertised by Finn and Feather Market. Phone 833 adv.
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Finn & Feather Market
Studebaker Sedans Offered for Property in Roswell
Carl Johnson advertises two plum good Studebaker sedans to swap for any vacant or improved property in Southwest Roswell. No matter the condition, the aim is to offload the Steadybreaker. Trade offers invited through Adv. 612.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studebaker
S. W Roswell
Carl Johnson
Walker RadSer Jacks Are Built to Serve at Roswell Auto
Roswell Auto Company advertises Walker RadSer jacks with a claim there is a type for every car and invites customers to come in and demonstrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker RadSer
Roswell Auto Company
Mrs Williams and Daughter Visit Ringold Relative in City
Mrs J C Williams and her daughter from Ringold Georgia arrive today for an extended visit with Mrs Ringolds brother R F Henderson and family in this city. Roswell Hardware Company advertisement notes a Clothes Basket will hold the baby and the clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Williams
Ringold, Ga
Roswell Hardware Company
Tickets On Sale For Coon Town Wedding
Tickets for the Coon Town Wedding are on sale at Cobean s Norton s and the Owl Drug Store. Adults fifty cents and children fifteen cents.
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Coon Town
Reid Family Trip To Albuquerque Plans Extended Visit
Reid 84 year old father left yesterday afternoon for Albuquerque to visit son Captain Reid and family. He is in good health and will stay for an extended visit as his son and family reside there. The notice also mentions wedding plans at the high school auditorium and local seed ads from Mitchell Seed and Grain Company.
Grandson Born to Ellett Family in Leonia New Jersey
Mr and Mrs A R Ellett celebrate the arrival of a seven pound son at 12 45 am at the home of Mr and Mrs Darwin Ellett in Leonia New Jersey. The baby is named James Darwin Ellett. Mrs Ellett was formerly Miss AWelen Herbst of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R Ellett
Darwin Ellett
Leonia
New Jersey
James Darwin Ellett
Ellett
Awelen Herbst
See The Comedians Friday Night at Adv 112c
A brief note advertises a Friday night appearance by The Comedians Tode Brenneman Mr. Coppedge and Mr. Tigner. For seating or reservations contact 811 North Pennsylvania Avenue or call 1284-Adv-5t6x for sewing call services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tode Brenneman
Mr. Coppedge
Mr. Tigner
North
Pennsylvania Avenue
Smyer Miller Visit Highlights Pecos Valley Officials
C. E. Smyer general manager of the Santa Fe Pecos valley division and Dr. H. A. Miller with Mrs. Miller visited from Clovis today to handle business and visit friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Smyer
Pecos Valley
The
Santa Fe
H. A. Miller
Auction Sale at Arnold's Transfer Office March 10 1928
At Arnold's Transfer Office on Saturday March 10 1928 at 2 p m an auction sale will offer furniture and farm gear including two sets double harness in good repair a good oak dining table a good oak china closet a kitchen cabinet a chironier a duofold four burner oil stove and other items varying in condition Col Tom McKinstry as auctioneer Adv 713 The Ford Garage offered 375 dollars for a Ford coupe on a new car I will take 250 dollars on easy terms for the car Who pays the freight Carl Johnson Adv 612
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Tom McKinstry
Carl Johnson
Arena drills deep well in Chaves county report
The Arena Manhatan No 1 in section 18-13-21 Chaves county drilled last night to a depth of 3825 feet in hard time according to wells news this morning. No news was available from Bordages Jennie Hughes No 1 in section 29-19-37 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arena-Manhattan
Chaves County
Bordages
Jennie Hughes
Roswell Notice Urges Elm Planting And Local Events
A Roswell notice promotes a closed season on tree planting and reports shipments of Chinese Elm, now under 350 trees on hand after sending 850 since last fall in exchange for White Elm. It urges homes to plant these trees between Cottonwood and other shade trees and invites readers to see varieties at First National Bank. It also mentions a Coon Town Wedding and Fashion Show and a religious lecture on How We Got Our Bible tonight at St Andrew's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
First National Bank
Wyatt
Johnson
D. J. Williams
St. Andrew's Church
Union Barbers Push Sanitary Standards in Roswell
The Journeymen Barbers International Union backs modern sanitary conditions in all first class shops and says fair shops must maintain hygiene to compete. Union shops in Roswell invite patronage, offering Union Cards and superior service at The Arnold Barber Shop The Sanitary Shop The Roswell Shop The Ola Mission and Roberts Shop to support sanitary, fair barbering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journeymen Barbers’ International Union of America
Roswell
Arnold Barber Shop
Sanitary Shop
Ola Mission
Roberts
Union
Adv
Roswell Reader Urges End to Local Pool Hall Gambling
A Roswell writer laments gambling in town pool halls and domino parlors. He urges the Town Tatler to cover the issue and calls for action to curb the activity, citing his son’s spending and concern for youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roswell
Texas
Battery service advertisement by Thorne and Johnson
A brief advertisement from Thorne and Johnson battery men promising quick charging, guaranteed work, and urging customers to let them handle battery service at least once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorne & Johnson
Interior Decorating Done the Right Way at the Right Price
An advertisement from Eddie Graves promotes interior decorating services with guaranteed workmanship and competitive pricing. The ad invites readers to discuss their job and provides a contact phone number 1004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Graves
Democratic candidates declare for April 1928 city election
We the undersigned Democrats announce our candidacies for mayor and six aldermanic seats in the city race set for April 1928. Names listed include John W. Hall for Mayor Vance R. Wilkins for Alderman 1st Ward Major John McClure for Alderman 2nd Ward Charles L. Allison for Alderman 3rd Arnold L. Pearce for Alderman 4th J. Paul Carrigan for Alderman 5th Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Hall
Vance R. Wilkins
John McClure
Charles L. Allison
City Political Announcements for April 1928 Election
City announces local election set for April 1928 appointing R. F. Ballard for mayor and Aldermen M. L. Barnett 1st Ward Rolard Oliver 8th Ward Henry D. Johnson 4th Ward P. D. Wilkins 6th Ward with advertising details.
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Che Model
ED Williams
Gross-Miller Grocery Co
Roswell, New Mexico
Fish and Poultry
Prother
Mitchell Seed & Grain Company
C. BR. Haymaker
Clovis
Green
High School
South Kentucky Street
Stuart
RA. F. Cruse
Doctrij
Will Wallace
Tucumcari
Ford
Huff
Jewelry
Joy Mabie
B. T Ward
Devis
George Davis
Steel and Davis
St. Mary’s Hospital
Mr. Arthur Mason
Roswell Metier
Arnold L. Pearce
J. Paul Carrigan
R. F. Ballard
M. L. Barnett
Rolard Oliver
W. Henry D. Johnson
W. P. D. Wilkins
W.advertisement
Berkshire Typewriter
Ayers News Stand
Lode I
Johnson & Lodewick
Allison & Arnison Realty Co
High Art Cleaners
H. Glover
L. H. Weller
Bebks
Cameron McLean
Ginsberg Music CO
N. Main St
H. A. Poorbaugh
Elmer H. Rieman
Smoke House
Oliver
Alamogordo
el Paso
Los Angeles
Yellow Cab Co
Vaughn
Albuquerque
West- Calfornia
Chas.t. Townsend
Tire Sales Co
West 2Nd St
California
Chicago
Lubbock
Sunset Stage Lines
Service
Yellow Cab Company
Phore
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