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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1905
Page
3
A short phrase indicates plans to reside temporarily, suggesting an initial period of two weeks with the possibility of extending to a month. The context implies a scheduling or living arrangement under consideration.
Rail time notice shows daily southbound and northbound arrivals and departures with a new Pecos Valley and Northeastern railroad depot nearly finished. Workers predict public occupancy within ten days though some doubt the timeline as finishing touches remain.
Mrs W B Evans of Clearwater Kansas says her husband was sick three months with quick consumption and Ballard's Horehound Syrup cured him. She notes they have kept a bottle in the house for six years and find it unequal for coughs and colds. Pecos Valley Drug Co sells 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes.
The Park Hotel ends eleven months in the adobe building near Tannehill block as landlady Mrs. Delia Jordan packs furniture for shipment. She plans to move to Goldfield Nevada to open a new hotel business, leaving Roswell after three years in the trade and many friends regretting her departure.
Lakewood March notes report growth with new buildings underway including a residence block for J. W. Walters and a barber shop by Styn Motes. The Pecos Valley railroad progresses with a depot project, agent Jamies Cunningham arriving, and stable work. Community visits by Chas Hood and others are noted along with drilling for artesian wells and tax exemptions on wells and reservoirs. A prohibition talk by Walter Swengel highlights nationwide liquor growth and the push for reform. Danenberg’s health improves after a Artesia relapse and travel to Fort Worth.
Kansas City cattle and sheep receipts total 10,000 each with prices rising to 10 cents. Native and southern cattle and stockers show varied ranges. Western fed livestock quoted up to 5.50 for steers and 5.60 for ewes. The item includes a testimonial from John C. Degnan of Kinsman praising Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatic pain, dated March 24 1902, with Pecos Valley Drug Company prices.
A Texas Cattle Raisers Association excursion to the Fort Worth Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth Texas runs March 21 to 26. Round trip tickets from Amarillo are priced at 19.10 dollars. Tickets go on sale March 20 21 and 22 with a final sale date March 26.
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