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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
6
Harry B. Mitchell of Montana was sworn in as president of the civil service commission and Mrs Benton McMillin of Tennessee was sworn in as a member. The ceremony took place in Washington on May 12 AP reported.
Sunday features Roswell Black Sox vs Pecos Black Fagies at Thorne Park with a rematch vibe after last year’s 2 0 loss. Mother’s Day ticket offer for women over 55, plus film Today We Live at Yucca, and free passes from The Record for readers. John Beers Orchard Club opening with Tommie Adams band hosts friends.
Allen Smith a member of an American Legion Boy Scout troop will receive 5 Yucca theatre tickets as a prize for passing Tenderfoot tests. The newly organized troop had no prior scouting experience and progress is described as strong. Prizes will be awarded to Sesats for advancement per the troop committee.
Mrs Weller of 605 North Washington advertises thriving columbine plants in large containers for Mother's Day. The notice highlights vibrant blooms and decorative garden uses, inviting customers to view and purchase.
Good Meals 35c. Meal ticket $5.25, 21 meals Mrs. E. C. Richmond, 408 North Richardson. Aldte Mother's Day May Ith Send flowers and plants. We have a good selection at reasonable prices. Phone 275. We deliver, Glover's Flowers. Adv. 814c
Central Press Staff Writer reports on Roosevelt borrowing a plan to remonetize silver including up to 200 million dollars in debt payments. Senator Hayden of Arizona suggested the move earlier, noting potential savings if silver remains around 36 to 50 cents per ounce and warning of a price rise if demand steadies. Premier Herriot comments on Roosevelt's cordial relations with reporters.
Silver remonetization debate returns as a detail in a today’s report on agricultural relief. The note references SMa Bryan era tensions over coinage and currency policy tied to relief efforts and economic steadiness.
Reports indicate the administration mulls plans to aid small homeowners facing mortgage foreclosures. A growing delegation, largely hikers or protestors, travels to Washington seeking action for those already in distress.
An advertisement offers violins at ten dollars and nine cents cash with a Roswell shop location listed as 212 Bast 6th St. The notice emphasizes deal certainty and promotes The Violin Shop business.
The New Mexico Military Institute juniors defeated Roswell Junior High 20 to 8 in five innings at Institute field yesterday afternoon. A regular Roswell Junior Baseball League game sponsored by The Record was played.
Mr and Mrs George S Forbes of 306 South Kentucky Avenue left yesterday for an extended visit in Sweet Springs Missouri.
A Mothers Day gift idea offers a permanent wave facial or shampoo and set at Yucca Beauty Service and Cosmetic Shop. The ad lists contact as Phone 434 and notes J. P. White Ride as a delivery option or service detail.
An advertisement claims ordinary soap only cleans surface skin while body odor comes from stale perspiration curds. It says Kirk's Coco Castile, a 100 percent vegetable oil soap, blends with perspiration particles to loosen and rinse them away, ending odor effectively and leaving no medicine scent.
An advertisement from Falcons Electrical Service at 125 West 2nd in Ady promotes guaranteed radio work with no fix no pay terms. It urges readers to call Phone 289 to entrust repairs and services to the company.
Old Mission Beauty operators will be in instructing and assisting on Monday and Tuesday. If you plan a perm, visit vid-Beauty Shop Adlv for guidance. Roswell Floral Company promotes blooming rosebushes with unusual values at 0 and 1.06 dollars. Phone 196. Adv. M12i2Ze
Edward A. Filene, Boston merchant philosopher, at Columbia University School of Business, urged a six hour day and five day week with no wage cut unless production costs rise. He argued leisure enables machines to run at capacity, reduces wastes in production and distribution, and expands the market. The address drew great applause as a practical business program.
Insurance companies still prefer farm mortgages to city mortgages as land remains productive while city skyscrapers are often unproductive. Foreclosure or not, urban properties tend to be white elephants. Inflation benefits farmers more than city folk, and buyers from other cities registered a 0.3 percent decline in New York in April from the previous year.
Grover's Flowers advertises tea honor and favored cut options with delivery and cards included. Phone number 275 appears for placing orders, presenting a concise local business notice.
Loretta Schmitz of Elgin UL was compelled by farmer Oliver Day to shoot him after Day killed Loretta’s father, John Schmitz. Day threatened to shoot Loretta unless she complied, forcing a grim admission in a rural murder case.
The national farm strike will start tomorrow even after President Roosevelt signed the farm relief bill and urged creditors to abstain from foreclosures. Milo Reno of Des Moines, president of the National Farmers Holiday Association, announced the action after meetings with members from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota to discuss effective moratoriums on foreclosures and mortgage executions.
Station B, H. G. attracts more listeners weekly with 500 daily specials, claiming its rising audience despite a severe downturn. Ad copy promotes 2121 North Main Street, F Snipes as the official announcer, and Banking House Grocery with the slogan Lowest uniform prices on earth and juicy tender meats.
An advertisement snippet shows pricing for Roswell Flora Company products at 0 to 1.00 with a contact by phone 196 and references Adv M12t2ec. The fragmented text suggests a local business classified ad or promotional listing from a Roswell newspaper page.
George L. Reese, long in Santa Fe for legal business, has returned home last night after a brief stay.
Portable OCR fragment describes a six room stucco house with basement and shade. Current address appears as Bot ae M12t6c with illegible postal details. The item indicates sale listing but lacks clear location or price.
A local shop offers a selection of Mother's Day gifts and cards at Art Gift Shop located on 107 West 4th Street. The notice highlights available gift options for the holiday.
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