Roswell Eyes Million Dollar Beet Sugar Factory
The Roswell Commercial Club aims to attract a one million dollar beet sugar factory by proving local beets hold enough saccharine content. A seed contest offers $25, $15, and $10 prizes to farmers in Pecos Valley for the best beets, with two planting periods planned in March and April to test yields and spur local development.
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Roswell
Pecos
Commercial Club
Pecos Valley
Becomig
Nelson Withdraws Resignation From Company 5
Oliver Nelson initially sent in his resignation as first lieutenant of Company 5 but telegraphed to withdraw before adjutant general action. He will remain an officer for now and seek a furlough rather than leave Roswell. Nelson is regarded as a capable officer and the withdrawal pleased the company.
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Nelson
Company 5
Oliver Nelson
Roswell
Texas
Soldiers Prepare to File land claims in Pecos Valley
Nineteen soldiers filed declaratory statements at the Government Land Office, signaling intentions to file on land within six months. On Monday six homesteads and one desert claim were filed. two contests—George A. Davisson vs Elmer R. Morgan and George N. Oberne vs Herman T. Fischer—were decided in favor of the contestants.
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Land Office
Pecos Valley
Government Land Office
George A. Davisson
Elmer R. Morgan
George N. Oberne
Herman T. Fischer
Fraternal Sanitarium Site Not Chosen for Thirty Days
Chairman Eijidson of the committee authorizes The Record to report that Deming will not be selected as the site. The El Paso tale is not selected, and the site decision is deferred for thirty days.
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Eijidson
Fraternal Sanitarium site in Deming unfounded claim
A March 25 El Paso Times report about locating the Fraternal Sanitarium at Deming is declared unfounded. The committee does not plan to choose a site for thirty days, says W R Eidson president.
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Deming
All Roads Lead to Ullerys 7 ia te by 4 oe
Ullerys hosts a seven by four event as roads converge for a local gathering. Organizers invite residents to attend the community showcase and celebrate regional commerce and craft.
Farewell picnic for Misses Bailey at Lee Pleasant Hill Mo
A party of Mr and Mrs W S Moore and guests enjoyed a day at Bottomless Lakes to bid farewell to Misses Elizabeth and Ethel Bailey who depart for Pleasant Hill Mo this week Also Mrs Charles Norvall hosted a luncheon for Mrs H J Wall and Mrs F W Little of Omaha Epworth League social planned at Rev and Mrs Wm Reace home Woodmen Circle dance with W O W auxiliary and two piece string orchestra details of a civil case over 6400 payment for a 160 acre farm and disputed well work ahead of next term All roads lead to Ullerys
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Elizabeth
Ethel Bailey
Jim Atkinson
G. D. Brieger
Bailey
Lee
Pleasant Hill
Charles Norvall
H. J. Wall
Twin Cities
Idaho
F. W. Little
Omaha
Epworth League
First
M. E. Church
Wm. Reace
Woodmen’s Circle
Roswell Opens Largest Livery Stable in Southwest
F. M. Jump announces a new manufactured stone and sheet iron stable on East Third Street ready for use on April 1. The 85 by 100 foot two story structure covers three business lots, features three arched driveways, a vast first floor with wagon and buggy shops, a 47‑stair ventilation and feeding area, cement floors, a bath room for washing horse and carriage, a moving elevator, and a top floor 100 by 85 foot storage hall for buggies and horses, promising space for 47 stalls and extensive storage.
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Horse Department
Harness
Maine
Roswell
Jump
Red Flag Signals Rising Tensions in Russia
The report notes growing unrest and signs of potential large scale upheaval in Russia as authorities monitor opposition, economic strain, and public demonstrations. Observers warn that mounting dissatisfaction could escalate if grievances persist without resolution.
Nobles Alarmed Oppose Constitutional Rule Amid War
The Moscow nobility press for popular representation while opposing Western style constitutional government. Peasant uprisings spread through Chernihiv, Tver, Kazan, and other southern areas as troops prove scarce. In the Caucasus a state bordering revolution forms in Kataban. red flags appear in several districts. Moscow meetings warn and rally estate owners to resist peasant land seizures.
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Europe
Cherni
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Kazan
Caucasus
Kataban
Bridge petition for Pecos crossing near Dexter grows
Frank Large gathered signatures in Roswell to urge the County Commissioners to build a bridge over the Pecos River about a half mile above the point due east of Dexter or a nearby suitable site. A 500-name threshold is needed for county weight, with four petition copies circulating. Dexter would provide 2000 dollars cash and fund both approaches if approved.
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Frank Large
Roswell
Pecos River
Dexter
Chaves County
Large
Prospector Dies Awaiting Burial After Pneumonia
R N Wright of Hillsboro Texas died at Ward Sanatorium from a prolonged pneumonia two months after arriving to prospect the country. He was about 44, leaving a wife and two daughters in Hillsboro. The remains will be taken home for burial, with Mrs Wright accompanying them tomorrow morning.
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R. N. Wright
Hillsboro
Tex
Ward
Colored Baptists to Baptise Rev J B Bell in revival
Reverend J B Bell, missionary evangelist for New Mexico and Arizona based in Douglas Arizona, conducts revival at local colored Baptist church drawing attention in the southwest part of town. He says converts will be baptised Sunday at four o'clock in North Spring River in the northern section of town.
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J. B. Bell
Evahtelist
New Mexico
Arizona
Douglas
A. T
Colored Baptist Church
Rev. Bell
Allen Roads Lead to Allerys Suit Over Land Deal
D. E. Leverton of Fulton county Illinois, by Freeman Cameron and Louis O. Fullen, sues C. L. Tallmadge and the First National Bank of Roswell in district court over a land deal. The action seeks redress in a civil suit filed by his attorneys.
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C. L. Tallmadge
Tallmadge
D. E. Leverton
Fulton County
Illinois
Freeman & Cameron
Louis O. Fullen
First National Bank of
Wanted ads for hotel maid and typewriter hustler lead Roswell and El Paso
WANTED. Chamber maid to take care of rooms and keep in order. W. H. Bennett, Roswell hotel. Wanted A Hustler. Good contract for best visible writing typewriter made. Exclusive territory. Only hustlers need apply. Typewriter Exchange, El Paso, Tex.
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W. H. Bennett
Roswell Hotel
Typewriter Exchange
el Paso
Tex
Chase for Negro Convicts Roving Near Houston
Armed men with bloodhounds chase 28 escaping Negro convicts from Arcola to Houston. Three caught so far. no resistance reported. Widespread fear as locals stay inside with dogs and guns to protect families while authorities fan out.
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Houston
Tex
Arcola and
Houson
Megro
Ten Years In Penitentiary For Rapid Financiering
Cleveland woman Mrs. Cassie LL Chadwick sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for rapid financiering. Good behavior may reduce to eight years and four months. An appeal will be taken.
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Casie LL. Chadwick
Special terms for school children apply Miss Decker
Both day and evening classes offered with special terms for school children. Applications should be made to Miss M. M. Decker at 504 Lee Ave.
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M. M. Decker
Lee Ave
Roswell Weather Report and Forecast for Nearby Area
Local report from Roswell New Mexico on March 28 records a maximum temperature of 79 degrees, minimum 42, mean 60 with no precipitation and northwest winds at 19 miles per hour. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Wednesday, with warmer temperatures on Wednesday.
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