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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1907
Page
2
A collection of brief moral maxims and quotes attributed to figures like Maverick Earth Ram's Horn and George Washington. The passages praise trust, honesty, and duty while critiquing slander and gambling in public life. The tone echoes civic exhortations and religious oratory.
A local editor argues for capable school leaders to oversee county districts and ensure strong teachers in city and district schools. The piece emphasizes practical governance and education quality as core goals.
A Carlyle quote asserts that every day of life arrives as a burst of music and can be turned into a dance, a dirge, or a life march according to one’s will.
A misattributed Theodore Roosevelt quip about a man of brains opposing the light circulates, but the line is not found in the Bible or in Roosevelt’s writings. The quote is often recycled in editorial contexts without verifiable sourcing.
Report notes that several Board of Education members have never visited city schools and do not know half the teachers or staff, raising concerns about familiarity with local education.
The Republican majority in the legislature is not a single reason for not passing an anti gambling bill before adjournment and for seeking revenue from other sources to support public schools.
An old act securing a pet press muzzle by former Governor Pennypacker has been erased from Pennsylvania statutes. The lament recalls the administration and the legislature that enacted it at his urging. bryan's common
A school teacher notes the shift in pronoun usage from his to her in Par son’s sermon yesterday. The observation highlights the scarcity of male teachers and the need for inclusive language.
A comment notes many critics have never entered classrooms or met the teacher shaping their children, since only the signed monthly grade indicates the educator in charge.
The Albuquerque Journal states the bill before the legislature would subsidize the Santa Fe New Mexican, a Republican organ, and acknowledges the paper cannot be maintained without such a donation.
The text urges parents to engage with the school and teachers, noting that each parent has a direct stake in their children's education. It laments that many do not visit schools to learn about progress in the community’s most important institution.
A call to verify claims about Roswell public schools urges critics to visit firsthand. The text argues that defects exist but emphasizes firsthand experience to judge the system.
The text argues that some teachers may not meet high standards unless salaries rise and that broader community engagement would support teachers in their work.
An article contrasts unscrupulous morailists who target agents with the notice that many land agents earn commissions while customers profit from fair deals. It notes hardworking sellers expand open regions of the Southwest and credits the Earth in Chicago for highlighting progress.
A signed but unsigned communication from a "Taxpayer" criticizing public schools and accusing the Board of Education was received but not printed without a proper signature. The Record calls for peace in the schools until term end and warns against public quarrels that cannot be resolved before vacation.
The Territory of New Mexico Office of the Secretary certifies that on March 14 1907 a certificate of amendment to the articles of incorporation of Roswell Wool and Hide Co increasing its capital stock was filed for record and compared with the original on file. The certificate bears the seal and is signed by J W Raynolds Secretary.
Harold Hurd and William A. Bryant certify an amendment to increase Roswell Wool & Hide Company capital from 25000 to 40000 dollars. At the March 11 1907 annual meeting in Roswell New Mexico all outstanding stock was present and 167 shares voted in favor constituting two thirds. Principal office is at the warehouses on Grand Avenue and East 4th Street with Bryant as agent.
Harold Hurd as President and William A. Bryant as Secretary signed a certificate to amend the Articles of Incorporation of Roswell Wool & Hide Company increasing capital stock from 25000 to 40000. The amendment was approved at a March 11 1907 meeting with a two thirds vote of all stockholders. Notary Ralph M. Parsons witnessed the swearing and signing. Filed with the New Mexico Secretary on March 14 1907 at 9 a.m.
Police fail to locate Dana Gilman’s killer after her body is found November 22 in Arlington Heights. A confessed witness, David Curtis, proved unreliable and was freed. Gilman family members faced grand jury scrutiny but were released. The case remains the costliest in Dayton history amid dramatic testimonies.
The Supreme Court and then the United States Supreme Court affirmed the verdict. Apostle Herbert J. Grant charged with illegal polygamous cohabitation will not face trial as the case was dismissed at the prosecution’s request. Critics claim the action aimed to sway public sentiment in the Smoot matter.
Washington reports the navy assistant secretary and officials will attend ceremonies in Philadelphia for the Barry statue unveiling in Independence Square. Marines from League Island arrive. Miss Henburn to unveil. Events include prayers, speeches by Gen Mulholland and Rear Admiral Melville, and farewell by Archbishop Ryan. Commodore Barry, born in Ireland, led Lexington and Raleigh efforts, died in Philadelphia 1803.
Artesia gains control of a small water plant a building and franchise for the light plant. A $5 000 consideration settles part of a larger plan after the town issued bonds totaling 50 000 for water light and ice projects. J A Cottingham of Roswell is listed as president S P Denning as secretary. Miss Opal Franklin visits from Kinney Texas to see Otto Hedgecoxe and family.
Multiple listings dominate the page. Land scrip, a five room house at 211 S Mo near Alameda, farm work near the hospital, alfalfa seed for sale, an Austin drilling machine, open woven wire fence and posts, eighty acres near the courthouse, a rubber tired phaeton, a nice house with artesian water, and 40 head of ponies offered by Carlton & Bell and others.
Two furnished rooms available at 512 N Pecos. Also for rent three or four rooms with or without a stable by April 1 at 204 W Alameda.
E. L. Brown of Wright Texas, who has been in the area two days sightseeing, departed this morning for Canyon City Texas.
Rev. H. F. Vermillion returned from Carlsbad where he conducted the funeral of the late Mrs. J. M. Powell. He left for Orchard Park to lead a religious service and returned this morning.
J Slater of New York and wool buyer A J Hill visited Hagerman last night for a Roswell artists concert where Mr Slater is noted as a friend of one performer who appeared in the Hagerman program.
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