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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1908
Page
2
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A brief note from the Associated Press explains that hearty laughter at one’s own stories is not mockery nor giggling but genuine self amusement. It clarifies it does not reference a particular aging editor known for taking general remarks personally.
A roster of local Democratic candidates lists A Richardson as mayor and G R Orton as treasurer with W T Paylor as city clerk. Aldermen J W Thomas J W Rhea and others are shown for 4 year and 2 year terms across wards along with board of education nominees. The page also includes brief society items and editorials mentioning a near death of Editor Will Rob inson’s child and a note about Cy Leland’s voting race and baseball links.
A collage of editorials and classifieds critiques politics, journalism and public life. The page threads quotes from publishers and editors, comments on Bryan and David, and includes local notices about hay, land surveys, loans, and arrivals or returns of residents and travelers.
The New York World publishes a pamphlet attacking William J. Bryan and lists reasons for him to surrender party leadership, quoting scripture in its critique. The piece frames Bryan as central to public discontent and calls for leadership change.
Chas. Fairweather, administrator, has filed his final account for the estate of A. E. Vincent. Probate Judge J. T. Evans fixes the first Monday in April 1908 for objections and settlement hearing. F. P. Gayle, Probate Clerk, notes seal and official dating.
The Record announces Charles L. Ballard as a candidate for Sheriff of Chaves County subject to Democratic primaries and Jas W Mullens as candidate for Probate Clerk subject to Democratic primary election. J J Rascoe also identified.
W M Atkinson announces his candidacy for re election as County Commissioner in the Second District subject to Democratic primary action.
W R Kenney announces candidacy for re election to his current office amid ongoing political contest. Local party officials confirm support as campaign signals begin.
Classified ad notes 160 acre land near Artesia for sale with details through Lock Box 452 Roswell NM. Also advertises a cheap scholarship at Woolverton Business College and to inquire at the record office.
J W Stockard mayor of Roswell New Mexico issues notice for the biennial city election on April 7 1908. voters will elect mayor city clerk city treasurer five ward aldermen and two board of education members with polling at court house spring river grocery smith livery stable peggy valley lumber yard and Cruses shop main street. registration boards and voting hours set 9 am to 6 pm.
Probate clerk of Chaves County identified as P GAYLE under sub KF refers to duties in estate filings. The fragment notes a county office role and an individual associated with probate administration. The text lacks clear actions or dates to expand.
N J Fritz of Hagerman stands as a Democratic primary candidate for Commissioner of the Third district. Jerry Carter is also named as a County Commissioner candidate for Chaves County, subject to Democratic primary action.
For Probate Judge J. T. Evans declares candidacy in Chaves County as a Democrat seeking the party’s nomination. He emphasizes experience in public service and pledges to uphold fair probate administration if elected.
A. a of keys is lost with return requested to the Record office. A yellow Scotch collie bitches lost near George Freidenbloom's barber shop with a reward offered for its return.
220 acres in shallow artesian belt with fencing and 75 acres in cultivation offered at 22.30 dollars per acre. Roswell Title & Trust Co. notes demand for rental properties and invites listings of desirable dwellings.
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