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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1905
Page
2
A long mixed column from Roswell New Mexico covers ad terms, strikes, oil hopes, wool prices, and local chatter. It notes Roswell oil prospects, Pecos Valley plans, Rockefeller involvement, and a call to place ads before 11 AM to ensure same day insertion. Mentions Moros in Jolo and baseball ties with El Paso forthcoming games.
The Record serves as the official newspaper for Chaves County and the city of Roswell, publishing notices, public records, local government information, and community news for residents and stakeholders.
The Stevens Committee defeat of the gas bill in New York City stalls cheaper gas and fuels a broader bid for municipal ownership of utilities. The defeat is linked to Trust influence and alleged bribery coverage by Hearst papers, with no libel suits indicated. Classified notes mention sale items including alfalfa and wood.
Editorial notes the Interstate Commerce Commission struggles to curb railroad rates and argues for stronger laws. The country desires railways and big shippers controlled under a square deal, with new legislation expected despite current authority limits. Also includes a small classifieds section seeking a ticket to Chicago, a second hand buggy, a farm hand, and men to work on Honda reservoir with daily wages.
R N Andrews editor of Cocoa and Rockledge News testifies to Herbine easing indigestion dyspepsia and liver kidney complaints. The remedy is described as purely vegetable harmless and a superior blood enricher and invigorator. Pecos Valley Drug Co sells it.
Berlin May 18 delegates from European commercial bodies meet in Berlin to discuss hurdles to expanding international trade. Key topics include taxing commercial travelers duties on returned goods customs regulations relations between freight carriers and customs authorities and the potential for periodic international conferences to aid commerce.
D R Byrnes of Doversville Texas reports relief after 14 days bedridden with a bruised leg using Ballard's Snow Liniment. He endorses it as the best medicine for bruises. Available in 25c 80c and 1.00 from Pecos Valley Drug Co. The ad also promotes Caldwell's Misfit Parlor offering money saving clothes.
Notice of a lost horse and buggy. The horse is eight years old and branded with a square O on the right hip. A reward is offered for its return to J. Abernathy, located 1.5 miles south of town.
Mrs. Josie Sumner of Bremond Texas writes in April 1902 that Ballard's Snow Liniment is essential for her family. She cites quick relief for her daughter's growing pains and knee aches and effective frostbite treatment, praising it as the best liniment she has used. Pecos Valley Drug Co advertises 25c 59c and $1.00 sizes.
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