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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1906
Page
2
A Roswell 1903 item highlights oil exploration and its hoped impacts on town growth. It notes Standard Oil, street sprinkling with oil, and Roswell’s plans for railroads factories and utilities. The snippet also mocks rivals and mentions local advertising deadlines in The Record.
The article argues that Democrats in the Senate show sincerity in supporting railroad rate legislation but accuse President Roosevelt of stirring trouble to limit credit. It cites Commissioner Garfield naming railroads over rebates to the Standard Oil Trust and asserts little hope for reform without a Democratic national administration. It mentions the Roswell idea to use domestic oil and gas to attract industries in the Valley. Secretary Shaw remarks in St. Louis about oil, gas, and economic policy.
In a Bryan commentary the speaker argues that beef trusts control both cattle sale prices and consumer meat costs. He cites a beef magnate who donates to the Republican campaign and uses influence to fix prices to benefit himself and large producers over common folks.
Articles of incorporation show Roswell Gas Company prepared to build waterworks and electric light and power plant or engage in other industries if needed. Local home business men act as stockholders and directors, seen as guarantees of stability and patriotism for Roswell.
The Roswell occupation tax including loon licenses yields over twenty thousand dollars yearly with intent to fund street cleaning grading draining and sprinkling. Officials say regular systematic sprinkling preserves smooth streets and prevents holes. business district should be prioritized but full city coverage is desired.
The timetable lists daily south bound arrival 10 50 a m and departure 11 10 a m while north bound departure 11 05 a m. M D Burns is the railroad agent.
A fresh Jersey milk cow and thoroughbred Minorca eggs offered by McClenney Farm located two miles east of Second Street. Also 160 acres near Lake Arthur available at a very cheap price if taken quickly. Contact Joan R. Hodges Artesia by writing or phone.
Local notices list candidates for Sheriff of Chaves County New Mexico including Cc H Hale Co L Ballard and Fred Higgins with the Democratic primaries or convention. Also Mark Howell announces for Superintendent of Schools on the Democratic ticket subject to primary decisions.
Public notices list hopefuls for the Second District and First District races in Chaves County. William M. Atkinson and W. G. Orton seek re election or office with Democratic backing. Thomas D. White and Alfred Stinson join as progressive Democrat candidates.
A notice announcing candidacies for Probate Judge of Chaves County. F Williams seeks the Democratic nomination. J Evans cites a date for the Democratic primaries. J Peacock lists the same office for the Democratic primaries or convention. The filing reflects party action and county political processes.
Public notices announce candidates for Assessor of Chaves County in the Democratic primaries. Names include John C. Peck W. C. Burrus and Z. F. Deen, each stating intent to seek the office subject to primary or convention actions.
Several rental ads appear including light housekeeping rooms at 200 East 8th Street, a four room house with barn via Payton Drug Co, two furnished rooms at 404 North Lea, a rear room at U S Market in Record Block, and a six room furnished house for the summer via City Clerk F J Beck.
F P Gayle announces candidacy for Probate Clerk and County Recorder pending Democratic primaries. He declares intent to seek the office in the electoral process.
Chaves County Treasurer and Ex-Officio Collector announces the date for the Democratic primary in the county race. The notice specifies filing deadlines and the scope of duties for the office.
All designs in latest styles of wall paper just received with prices ranging from the lowest to highest at Pecos Valley Lumber Co.
Land parcel in Dayton New Mexico, about 50 miles south of Roswell, presents a promising opening for a general store exclusive dry goods or a furniture shop. Potential buyer could capitalize on local demand and strategic location.
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