This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1935
Page
5
Roswell Daily Record announces publication schedule and office details. It lists staff roles and advertising rates including subscription prices and delivery options.
The notice states Roswell serves as second class mail matter since May 19, 1903 under federal act. It confirms New Mexico Newspaper Association membership and Associated Press rights for republication of all AP and non AP news dispatches published herein. Dispatches are reserved for AP use.
A 1935 Albuquerque report surveys free dance halls and liquor linked to repeal era morals, then assesses Patman bonus bill prospects. It predicts a presidential veto sustained in the Senate but overridden in the House, with eventual payment possible though not guaranteed. Governor Dillon’s Day at Carlsbad Caverns draws 1700 plus students, growing from 80 on year one to about 2,000, seen as an inspiring educational pilgrimage for graduates.
Cops and Rangers did a good job handling a crowd of about two thousand visitors over the weekend at Carlsbad Caverns. Authorities including city, state patrol, and park officials ensured safe, orderly tours for mostly children, with no accidents or disorders reported, earning praise from Gov. Clyde Tingley and local officials.
A column notes the Pecos Valley Artesian Water Conservancy Board with FERA support restoring flow to dormant wells in Pecos Valley. Engineers Crile and Smith developed a mud mix using cottonseed hulls to seal crevasses, reviving pressure and delivering water back to the surface.
A column discusses irrigation meters to protect owners and neighbors, noting a shift from farmer resistance to acceptance, the need for affordable devices, and bids for a water superintendent in Carrizozo. It mentions shortages, railroad water loss, and community efforts by Roswell Chamber of Commerce and Water Users association, plus local notes on events, people, and places across the state.
Secretary Morgenthau argues the American dollar is sound in reserves but fails to meet government pledges, admitting its value may be worth less than sixty cents in real money. The remark casts doubt on the dollar’s future strength amid fiscal scrutiny.
The report notes cherries will be the only fruit at High Rolls and nearby areas due to a recent frost that wiped out apples and pears once abundant on the Sacramentos slope. Mentions Gakewood Lincoln Corbna Cloudcroft Tularosa White Oaks and J W Winters now manager of a Auckland cinema.
Humorous barracks notes recount Tempest punishing himself for an alleged misdeed. A chain of events includes flirtations with visitors at a hospital, a Carlsbad Caverns trip, and study hall apologies. Stander earns the nickname The Most Jealous as romantic misadventures continue.
Chief Harry K Smoky Rogers of Chicago and Col Clarence Goldsmith renowned hydraulic instructor will join instructors at the 13th annual convention of the New Mexico State Firemen’s Association in Santa Fe June 20 22. The three day program covers modern firefighting methods and related business and social events as Santa Fe prepares for one of the association’s largest gatherings in the state.
Santa Fe May 15 API The New Mexico commission for promotion of uniform legislation has been named by Gov Clyde Tingley and includes State Sen T B Mears Portales US Circuit Judge Orie L Phillips and J O Seth Santa Fe Seth succeeds Thomas A Whelan Lovington
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.