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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
2
Property notice offers 160 acres about 10 to 15 miles north of Acme on river bottom for sale cheap or trade for Roswell land. Also advertises 320 acres near Hope New Mexico in the name of Herbert Long at 900 North Rich Avenue.
Lost valuable jewelry item described as a good sized diamond and pearl scarf pin with a pear shaped lower stone and safety catch. It was taken from the top of a bureau in room 10 at the Gilkeson hotel. A reward of 7500 is offered if returned to the Record Office.
A remarks laden editorial warns against multiple newspaper ownership and chain-store journalism, arguing independent papers safeguard unbiased public info. It notes billions in tax and local improvements tied to property, and contrasts tax burdens on Bill Jones with Sam Smith while calling for school funding protections and educational policy unity. It also advertises Citizens Military Training Camps for ages 17 to 24, with government-paid provisions and no service obligation.
The text argues for a robust tax system with prompt payments and full-value assessments. It commends a legislative committee for prioritizing revenue distribution and effective budget control via existing administrative machinery. It calls for an intensive study of revenue measures to ensure fairness and funding.
Department of the Interior notice from the Roswell land office dated April 2 1923 states Alice R Benson of Roswell New Mexico filed intent to make final three year proof to establish her homestead claim for Section 8 Township 9 S Range 21 E M P meridian before U S Commissioner Dan C Savage on June 1 1923. Witnesses named Joel P Phillips William A Phillips Jobie A McPherson and Walter B Jones all of Roswell NM JAFFA MILLER April 9 May 12 Register Advertisement
Parties seeking watered lots at South Park for the next five months starting May 1 must notify the Roswell Cemetery Association. The service costs $2.00 per month.
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