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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1910
Page
2
The Record endorses B. H. Wixom as a candidate for County Commissioner in the 3rd district subject to Democratic primary action. Wixom seeks the party nomination and will advance to the general election if successful.
A collage of misquoted phrases and dated musings on Teddy Roosevelt, Texas voters, French aviators, naval costs, land withdrawals, and King George. It hints at a political climate, Prohibition debates, Roswell club news, and commentary on leadership, with a note on King Edward’s death opening poetic opportunity.
The New Mexico Military Institute has attracted many friends in recent years due to the excellence of the work it undertakes. The article notes how the institute’s value for taxation differs from its value when sold by an agent, highlighting public support and the institution’s favorable reputation.
Reports from Washington say statehood may become a live issue in Congress if momentum returns to revive the long-dormant matter. Potential actions could reshape political dynamics and trigger broad consequences across the legislative landscape.
Roswell undertakes major construction this year including a new courthouse and numerous business and residence buildings. Plans also call for a new high school, signaling a broader urban growth phase.
The plan to send instructional cars by the Santa Fe for dry farmers faces support but highlights a stronger interest in reasonable freight rates rather than farming guidance from non-farmers. The farmers seek practical costs and accessible transport to improve their operations.
In Congress the Republican majority resists gathering practical and scientific tariff data. They favor tariffs tailored to special interests and show little interest in broader economic insight.
The speaker describes a king’s perilous routine of slipping into the capital by a back door to dodge bombings and dangers at the front, noting the grim merriment surrounding such a life and the constant peril it entails.
The senate naval bill as passed provides for the construction of sixteen warships. For a peaceful nation that's going some. The total cost for the navy will run over 130000000, probably the largest appropriation by any country.
County division schemes are spreading in New Mexico, described as highly contagious to growth and youth. They are said to offer chances to spend spare cash, a point illustrated by Artesia politicians.
To the editor a Roswell reader argues that auto owners should be taxed ten dollars per vehicle to fund cement crossings and road repairs. He claims smoother streets reduce vehicle damage and propose the levy as an investment returning 200 to 500 percent annually, urging city council action.
A speaker urges every automobile owner to contribute to road repairs, arguing cars damage roads more than other vehicles and proposing that owners fund repairs and perhaps more. He suggests opening clubs to discuss the subject if other automobile owners disagree with the proposition.
General A S Brookes Santa Fe Adjutant General of the National Guard of New Mexico and staff member is ill with a sudden appendicitis attack. He was taken to St Marys hospital for an operation at four o clock, with Dr Howard Crutcher and Col Robert Smart among the surgeons. His condition is serious but hopes remain for a safe recovery.
City of Roswell adopts Ordinance No 213 prohibiting manufacture, sale, or possession of intoxicating liquors within city limits starting July 1 1910. It bans bringing liquors into Roswell, requires labeled shipments, records for carriers, and sets penalties up to 100 dollars or 30 days, with harsher terms after first offense. Exceptions cover sacramental wine, medicinal and industrial alcohol, with pharmacist permits and bonds. ordinance takes effect after publication.
The annual meeting of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias of Virginia convened in Lynchburg on May 25. The session, originally planned for Winchester, was moved to the city for the gathering.
Public notice from the District Court of Chaves County New Mexico states special master will sell at the Citizens National Bank Roswell front door on July 5 1910 at 10 am lot 14 block 72 town Lake Arthur New Mexico including all improvements and appurtenances to satisfy the April 26 1910 judgment in case Roswell Building and Loan Association v Metscham. Amount due $377.93 principal plus 10 percent on principal and interest for attorney fees and costs of suit and sale commissions. Also references another case at No 1601 involving Joyce Mit corporation v Dodge and E Dodge with a sale at 10 am July 5 1910 of described property.
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