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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1923
Page
2
160 acres between 10 and 15 miles north of Acme on river bottom offered cheap or trade for Roswell property. Also 32 near Hope N M Herbert Long 900 N Rich Ave. Lost: black one strap slippers size 31% from car. Return to 1108 N Delaware.
Scientist Glenn L Morris brings a stage full of strange apparatus and a tent full of boys to Chautauqua for a radio oriented lecture. He demonstrates high voltage curiosity, runs machinery, and shows aerophone experiments with a tiny radio outfit. Boys may ask questions and meet Morris after the talk for a real picnic close.
Orchard prospects in the Roswell district show potential double or triple crops, with local farmers optimistic about fruit yields. Commentary touches on weather, politics, and railroad expansion, noting calm storms versus eastward tornadoes, President Obama era references, and Texas politics over Governor Ferguson’s legacy.
Roswell Auto Co advertises Veedol Fordel Oil to ease Ford engine starts and reduce jerkiness. The playful copy links car pleasantries with lubrication, urging readers to use the product for smoother operation.
Jess Pugh's fame on the Chautauqua platform is recalled as he entertains crowds across the nation. The writer and performer blends storytelling with humor, promising a joyful second night featuring Josy and a festive Community Day closing with out of town attendees and farmers.
Auction at Roswell New Mexico on May 24 1923 at 10 00 A M offers 24 U S Government Condemned Cavalry Horses. Sold as is with no guarantees. Buyers must pay and remove within 24 hours. Government reserves right to reject any bid. Auctioneer Elkin L Franklin Postmaster S T N M M L Roswell NM May 14 1923 Advertisement B 113x
Lizzie Williams widow of Oren L. Williams of Roswell New Mexico filed a claim to land described as SWNEX ENE Sec 7 SWUNW Sec 8 T10S R23E NM Meridian She seeks final three year proof before Emmett Patton probate judge Roswell on June 1 1923 Witnesses named are Thomas J. Rosenberg Ross R. Rutledge Seth S. Thompson and C N Stansell all of Roswell NM JAFFA MILLER Register notice dated Apr 25 May 30 1923
Roswell Chautauqua runs May 18 to 25 with two daily sessions 2 45 PM and 7 45 PM Opening day May 18 features no afternoon program Evening comedy drama Potash and Perlmutter May 19 offers afternoon concert Melrose Entertainers Homer C Boblitt and evening concert Jess Pugh May 20 includes Union Services Mildred Mahan Oney Fred Sweet lecture with no admission May 21 music by Irene Stolofsky and company Chester M Sanford lectures May 22 Marion Male Quartette with Wonders of Electricity and Radio by Glenn Morris May 23 Al Baker ventriloquist magician afternoon and The Prince Chap in evening May 24 Katheryn M Foster Young Juggler Edna Swanson Ver Haar Senator Pat Hartigan May 25 Quartette from Cousin Mary Count Yamamoto lecture Cousin Mary comedy opera stars Ada Roach Stanley Deacon Margaret Owen Ruth Freeman Fred Carney
Roswell Auto Company touts Federal Cord Tires and Federal Cord Tubes promising greater mileage and satisfaction per tire. The ad mentions S. & H. Green Trading Stamps as a promotion and lists a price or detail line at 1412¢.
J B Bonham arrives from Trailsend and spends several days in the city handling business matters.
Sheriff John C. Peck and Deputy J. E. Zumwalt left this morning for Lea county to attend to official business matters and remain several days for the assignment.
An advertisement by J R B Daughtry, general agent for Missouri State Life Insurance Company, promotes life insurance offerings and agent services within the agency.
Notice from Roswell Cemetery Association seeks parties desiring South Park plots to be watered over the next five months starting May 1 at two dollars per month. Advertisement. 24tfc
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