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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1907
Page
2
The Country Merchant recounts a scam exposing Sears Roebuck operations and mail fraud tactics. It describes fake deals, inflated prices, and misleading catalogs that lure buyers into paying for goods at multiple price points. The piece also notes alleged corporate misconduct and misrepresentation surrounding catalog pricing and products.
The text claims New Mexico has six delegates but little weight in the national convention while Pennsylvania holds influence via Bull Andrews who pledges to deliver votes for Governor Hagerman's removal. Andrews is depicted as more influential in Pennsylvania than in New Mexico.
The fragment discusses politics and education in the Pecos Valley with opinions on school management and party loyalties. It mentions Democratic influences, political medicine for schools, and comments on President Roosevelt and Governor Hagerman, noting public education as a key community institution and cautioning against partisan interference.
A reader notes regrettable phrasing in a race related discussion and asks who deserves the apology. The letter cites potential offense and requests clarification to prevent future missteps in coverage.
The Capitan News argues President Roosevelt wrongfully rejected Governor Hagerman amid political attacks by Bull Andrews and Las Cruces officials. It claims Hagerman’s administration was competent and economical, and asserts the move harms good government and public opinion in New Mexico.
A former employee recounts early schemes of Sears and Roebuck. Sears began as a station agent in Wisconsin and Roebuck as a watch peddler. After a failed fare loan, Sears sold a watch for profit and later shipped watches to dealers, ultimately turning watches into a lucrative but questionable early enterprise across Kansas Missouri and Illinois.
A folksy reminiscence on neighborly manners and simple courtesy. The narrator recalls greeting neighbors with Hello and receiving Howdy do in return, praising natural, friendly conduct over pride and formality. The piece laments losing everyday joy and urges open friendly exchange in life.
A Denver Times correspondent from Raton New Mexico recounts the early life of George Curry, noted as Hagerman’s potential successor. The piece places Curry in the 1880s frontier milieu and mentions his expected appointment by President Roosevelt to govern Sa mar.
Story recalls Governor Hagerman and Governor Curry aiding Dick Rogers, the outlaw hunted by Company H of the New Mexico National Guard in 1885 after he shot Sheriff John Hixenbaugh. Militia pursued him for weeks across Colfax county until cowboys captured them at Raton pass. Curry aided Rogers at times, while also urging restraint and lawfulness.
U S Department of Agriculture Weather Bureau reports Roswell New Mexico May conditions for two years. Data cover temperatures precipitation humidity and cloudiness with record highs of 98 and lows of 38. Not a forecast. Sold: five room house for sale near Court House, Richardson Ave, apply 100 N Main.
Prevailing winds from the Southeast and West with an average hourly velocity of 7.2 miles per hour. The strongest gust reached 34 miles per hour from the Southwest on May 3, 1905. Data dated April 27, 1907 by M. Wright.
Montreal reports planned demonstrations by French workers with tensions rising. Longshoremen may strike over reduced hours and higher pay, while iron moulders and other trades show similar organizing and demands for better wages.
Walter Peck of Galesburg Illinois is making an extended visit and traveled to Needmore the half way station on the auto route to spend a week there for a brief stay.
For sale or trade an appealing hotel proposition described as a money maker first day and every day. Prospective buyers urged not to pass this up and to consult Carlton and Bell. Contact Kin’s Second Hand Store via phone 227.
Multiple rental notices list furnished and unfurnished rooms in various locations including 411 N Mo Ave 102 S Ky Ave 711 N Richardson Ave 708 N Pecos 411 N Penn Ave and a three room cottage on Main Street opposite the hospital attributed to Ch Doty and Dr Kinsinger.
Wanted at once a dressmaker. Apply at Morrison Bros. Store, 5212. WANTED One farmer at Hager man and two at Lakewood. Address L. W. Holt, Lakewood, N. M. WANTED TO EXCHANGE Farm land for town property Nell R. Moore American Nat Bank. WANTED Job on farm or ranch at ordinary labor with good references S. B. Rose El Capitan Hotel. WANTED Two good heavy work mares sound five or six years old Address W. F. B. care of Record.
Lost small gold watch engraved inside case between DeBremond Place and Orchard Park. Return to office 5012. Lost, strayed or stolen brown mare five years old branded O B on right shoulder. Will pay for delivery. Notify office 110 N main. 5012
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