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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
8
Brice is anticipated to report to Roswell from New York on or about Friday. H. M. Dow is expected next Wednesday as they conduct legal business in New York.
Jeanette Van Valkenburgh presents a gifted reader session at First Methodist Church on Thursday at 8 p m. Admission for adults is 25 cents and free for younger students through high school. Advance tickets available.
A garbled advertisement parodies a colored gasoline scheme, alleging a third grade level claim that blends paint and fuel to claim water white gasoline. The fragment hints at a deceptive marketing tactic and urges scrutiny of the offer.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Beck returned last night from Albuquerque where they had spent the past week visiting relatives and friends in the area.
Pay is a Visit while in town and see our wonderful line of handiwork stamped linens quilt blocks and unusual baby gifts at 107 West 4th Street back of Chamber of Commerce Art Gift Shop. Cars washed for $1.00 and greasing for $1.00 batteries charged 75 cents Lowrey Auto Company ad.
A classified adv seeks good carpenters for any carpentry jobs with reasonable pricing. Contact by phone 655 at 500 North Richardson.
Federal specifications urge avoiding water white motor gasoline and advise buyers to choose colored gasoline. Advertisement labeled Adv. M13t10c emphasizes precaution in fuel selection and reiterates compliance guidance for government purchases.
Fine home cooked meals at Brown's Coffee Shop one half block east of Masonica Temple. Fried chicken dinner every evening. Open from 6 a m till 9 p m Reasonable Mrs Grady proprietor. Adv M2113e high school age 15c Adv M22t2x.
An advertisement from Roswell Variety Store promotes priced items including 75e to 1.00 and batteries charged at 75c. The brief ad, labeled Adv, signals a shopping promotion from a local retailer.
A new shipment of Colorado Bliae Spruce has arrived, announced by Al Frey Johnson at 703 South Kentucky. Adv. M2113x.
A light column notes the beer bill signing and its likely effects on local tavern life. It jokes about wine tasters and Babe Ruth's salary, then comments on spring, new storefronts in Resnel Auto and Ford, and the seismic tremors in Los Angeles alongside the bill’s passage.
A distorted poem fragment portrays a father prioritizing booze and national debt relief over his child. It treks through hunger, rent arrears, and a callous economy with phrases about groceries and a bank ad, ending with ads for meat. The piece reflects social hardship and disjointed, ironic humor from a bygone era.
An advertisement at 414 North Main Street touts Zoe’s White Cleaner, claiming quick service and proper shoe repair. The promo emphasizes immediate availability and urges readers to visit the shop for cleaning and repair needs.
A short item notes advertising about gasoline dye and water-white fuel quality. It also records a lost property notice by N. L. Linebaugh offering one dollar for the return of a black key ring and several keys left at the post office this morning. Address provided as 713 North Richardson.
Local advert promotes L. H. Weller offering floor sanding for new and old floors. Includes contact by phone for service and repairs.
Listings advertise clean sleeping rooms at Pickwick Rooms on South Main. Weekly price is two dollars. Contact Pickwick Rooms at 111 1-2 South Main for details and availability.
A vintage advertisement touts water white gasoline framing it as cheaper and purer while warning about costly sulfur compounds in regular gasoline. The ad urges customers to choose the cleaner fuel marketed as Adv. M15t10e.
The Grand Lodge A F and A M of New Mexico installed officers after the 55th annual communication in Roswell Springfield area. John Milne of Albuquerque named Grand Master with a slate including William Duckworth and Rueben Perry. Retiring Grand Master Hall received the jewel. Royal Arch Masons met at the Masonic Temple and Knights Templar set to meet tomorrow.
The article recalls a welcome at the Eastern Star event with Mrs C A Marley as Worthy Matron of Roswell Chapter 10 and Mrs Iona Jones as Associate Grand Matron. It notes a reception for distinguished guests including Mildred Schambacher of Toronto and several regional Worthy Grand Matrons and patrons from Arizona Texas Oklahoma New Mexico.
Colonel D C Pearson superintendent of the New Mexico Military Institute wrote to Governor Arthur Seligman urging him to deliver the commencement address to the graduating class on May 10. The institute’s commencement program runs from May 28 to 30.
Lucius Dills history of Roswell available at the Roswell public library for 15 cents per copy. Donated to the Chaves County Historical and Archaeological Society, it was jit printed as a booklet and is priced to cover printing costs. A society meeting tonight will decide if it will be distributed elsewhere.
Miss Elida Anderson was operated on for appendicitis at St. Mary's hospital today. Mrs. R. F. Enthrop underwent a minor operation and John Young had his tonsils removed.
Won't you let us do your beauty work while you are in Roswell. We want you to visit with us. You may phone 182 or come to 219 North Main. Old Mission Beauty Shoppe Adv M2012c Horton's Transfer PHONE 136 Adv.
Albuquerque March 23 AP Lee Evans vice president of the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association doubts legislation can successfully fix livestock prices. He notes cattlemen oppose including livestock in price stabilization plans for agricultural products, arguing livestock production cannot be easily regulated by law. State Senator Floyd Lee says cattlemen believe the proposal favors speculators over cattlemen and would benefit financiers more.
New Mexico and its subdivisions adopt an eight hour workday for state and local government employees. Exceptions include war, public safety, and certain frontline duties. Contracts must conform to eight hour days with local wage rates and penalties up to 1000 dollars and six months imprisonment for violations.
Chicago March 23 AP Hoppe veteran billiards star from New York holds the lead over Wesker Cochran of San Francisco in their 600 point three cushions to 21 point match. Cochran trails Hoppe as the race continues with Hoppe showing strong form and a growing advantage.
Samuel T. Hubbard 77 former president of the New York Cotton Exchange from 1900 to 1902 died. Thomas F. Ferry 61 founder and president of the Ferry Cap and Set Screw Company passed away. J. Graham Parsons 56 partner in Spencer and Trask and Company of the New York Stock Exchange died.
The article reports Hitler condemning the 1918 revolution as an unexampled crime, calling for a verity against all who treasonously opposed the new regime. He asserts the republic’s birth is almost erased to clear the way for radical leadership.
Francis Newell returned to Lubbock yesterday where he is a student at Texas Tech after spending a few days between semesters at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs F G Newell northeast of Roswell.
Mrs Orlando Randell left this afternoon by train for Rushville Indiana to visit her aunt Mrs Louise Lewis who is seriously ill. Mrs Lewis has previously visited Mrs Randell in Roswell and is well known here.
Sylvester Johnson Sr described a four day or longer trip to the White Mountains, recalling days before fast cars and smooth highways. Arthur Tillman of the Santa Fe Railroad spoke on safety efforts and the results achieved.
A slight earthquake rattled Los Angeles at 12 49 am today lasting under three seconds with no damage reported. The event was confirmed by local authorities and the AP bureau notes no injuries or structural effects.
Mrs. Fay Parrish, Worthy Grand Matron, received a jewel of a gavel embedded with a star of flowers and colors from the Grand Chapter. The three day session features morning and afternoon and evening meetings and will conclude Saturday night.
Leaving Saturday morning, seeks a passenger to share travel expenses. Call Red 2713. Also for rent: freshly decorated duplex at 406 West Hendrix.
Partial OCR shows age based rates 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children through high school. Advanced option M22t2x noted. Details and full terms are unclear from the fragment.
There is one fix you must make or you pay. Falcons Electrical Service at 125 West 2nd offers electrical repairs and advertises a phone number 289. The note urges readers to consider their services for electrical issues.
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