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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1907
Page
2
A garbled compilation of quotes and captions from various newspapers and writers including Bryan's Commoner and the Ft Worth Record. It references water heat energy jobs patience and a dentist chair with a barber. The fragmentary text lacks a cohesive event or clear news item.
City Times reports on the San Francisco gang suspected of lifting the famed Golden Gate statue and related artifacts. Officials say the theft involved a coordinated plan and multiple suspects. Investigations continue as authorities seek surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts.
A fragment quotes a Maverick saying many men lack energy to muster the work required, noting their inner abundance does not translate into action. The remark highlights a common human inconsistency between capacity and effort.
A brief Carlsbad message notes a public hailing sign proposed by the Aedes to mark a booster for the Pecos Valley irrigation celebration, inviting participation and attendance at the local commemoration.
The Santa Fe Eagle reports Otero is being considered for a territorial appointment. No final decision announced as discussions continue among officials.
The Record features Elder C C Hill delivering the laureate address, noted as well written and worth reading amid few sermons that read well in print.
Public figures like Samuel Gompers argue publicity is the strongest weapon against dishonest men of all ranks, underscoring transparency as a safeguard in labor and politics.
A reader recounts a troubling dream involving Charleston and the President and accuses the piece of labeling the speaker a liar.
A Kansas City Times item notes skepticism about how little a practical Italian understands campaign funds, their sources, and their uses as discussed at the witness stand.
The Denver Field and Farm notes that unnoted men are the foundation of society and enable uncommon lives. It asserts that most great men arise from humble origins, with the common people raising them when needed.
The Hagerman Messenger Company is incorporated to grow its capital stock and fund a new venture as editorials promise to produce the best paper in Eastern New Mexico. The sentence celebrates local enterprise and future success.
The Parson abandons the idea after Jim Mull ing says it’s useless. He could roll cigarettes and speak the natives’ lingo, but he never would have secured enough support in the legislature for his funds unless he gave up his pipe and switched to cigarettes.
A quotation reflects on how writers praise others while readers rarely thank editors for fair coverage. It critiques the urge to blame in print and notes how a single remark about a man spurs many to protest or seek the editor’s removal.
The new Episcopal rector Lonberg says he feels a lack of encouragement from male church members. Women gave him a warm reception, while in two months only three men have visited his rooms, only one from his own church. The others were a Presbyterian and a newspaper man.
A lighthearted Carlsbad Argus note invites Roswell visitors with a friendly call and cheerful greeting. The piece emphasizes warmth and anticipation of an easy visit, reflecting small town hospitality.
The Santa Fe Eagle notes a year of reform under Governor Hagerman, with graft exposed and taxpayers waking to high territorial taxes. It warns the plunderbund and Republican leaders who removed Hagerman remain in danger as public demands accountability rises.
The Carlsbad Argus reports Rev E McQueen Gray has been granted final naturalization papers by Judge Pope and will take the oath of allegiance at the next district court term in Carlsbad. A longtime resident of the Pecos Valley he is praised for missionary work and civic service. He is to deliver an address at Raton next Wednesday.
A memorial notice recalls the sacrifices of the Civil War and urges participation in Roswell events. On May 26 a memorial sermon is planned at the court house yard, with later graveside ceremonies on May 30. Veterans, Confederate comrades, and families are invited to attend and bring flowers.
The document lists committees with assigned leaders: Vocal Music Miss Henderson Miss Costa. Flower distribution Miss Minnie Page Miss Alma McConnell. Martial Music Captain Jack Fletcher. Signed by AVA E. PAGE IRA P. WETMORE JOHN RIRIE by order of Committee.
Certification of the incorporation of The Spring River Oil Company at Roswell New Mexico with 60 000 shares and capital stock of 200 000 dollars. The document lists incorporators W S Prager L K McGaffey S P Johnson F J Peeler C D Bonney George Ady Jr John T McClure G A Richardson Joseph Carper J T Carlton and others, plus notary J D Bell and a stockholders non liability certificate dated May 15 1907.
Mrs J W McFarland aged 26 died Saturday evening at 6 at her home 169 Kentucky Avenue after coming in December with husband and two daughters from Carnesville Georgia seeking tuberculosis care. Remains are at Dilley undertaking rooms and will be shipped Wednesday to Shawnee Ohio birthplace. Mr McFarland will relocate here to live with his family after returning from Ohio.
Dr Overholser of Harrisonville Missouri arrived by auto route from Torrance on Sunday to attend the Military Institute commencement and will visit his son who is a cadet at the school.
Furnished rooms available at 512 N. Lea and 309 N. Ky. Nicely located with gas stove and lights. New furnished bedrooms at 309 N. Ky with optional board at 67t2 and 68t1 notices. 711 N. Richardson offers furnished or unfurnished rooms with or without board. Light housekeeping rooms also listed at 309 N. Ky. 65t1
A fanatic expounder on Roswell streets warned the town would soon be destroyed like San Francisco, prompting at least twenty five Mexicans to flee toward the mountains. Authorities or residents had earlier paid little heed, but fear spread among the superstition prone community.
Alameda Heights baseball team avenged two earlier losses to the Roswell Cubs at Amusement park, winning 17 to 2. Moore Doss and Nelson formed the winning battery while Caldwell Hinson and Wilson started for the Cubs. Both clubs claimed only four regulars in the lineup.
Russell Wilson and Miss May Phillips, two young city residents, were quietly married at eight o'clock Saturday evening at the bride’s mother's home 310 East 5th Street. Judge A J Welter officiated. The couple will reside at the bride’s home for now. The broom is a plasterer noted as a capable, steady worker. The bride is well qualified for her life work and the couple has a bright future.
A notice announces legal blanks of all kinds are available for purchase at the Record Office. The sale includes blank forms and templates used for official filings and notices.
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