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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
2
A column argues graft within the New Mexico Republican Party under a governor prompts a reform push. It contends grafters influence the party, calls for good government leagues in every county, and urges supporters to mobilize before the next election.
A 1907 feature praises Forest Service steps to safeguard grazing lands in the Cascade range and manage ranges for best forage. It notes past overgrazing, the need for scientific seedings, and balancing stockmen with settlers while detailing insights from John Kendrick Bangs and a satirical take on capital.
The newspaper notes Roosevelt's stance as he states he is indifferent to criticisms from both sides including Harror Haywood supporters. It emphasizes the depth of his indifference in a compact report from Columbia South Carolina.
Fragmentary notes describe harmony as vital and more valuable than some realize. The speaker values friendship within the party and emphasizes securing unity even when only one member seems perfectly aligned.
A fragment notes the New Mexican paper claimed the proposed good government leagues in Mexico would benefit the opposers and harm the Republican party. The author comments on political motives and the paper’s stance as a warning of party betrayal.
The article notes figures in Santa Fe and San Francisco facing graft charges and pled guilty amid state capitol funding controversies. It references Pennsylvania taxpayers and a broader graft exposure linked to state operations and governor Hagerman.
The World reports Roosevelt seeks friendly relations with Governor Hughes but faces suspicion. Hughes, now in Albany, approves reform suggestions but resists broader meddling. The piece notes New York Republicans prefer state affairs guided from within, not Washington, and recalls NY’s 1775 shift from crown colony.
A Texas dairy reports losses from baled hay containing wire scraps. Dr. Harbaugh notes cattle chew and swallow metal objects, with wires piercing the heart in post mortems. El Paso Dairy Co. found half of hay baler workers clip wire short, feeding scraps into bales.
Northern state financiers joined North Texas bankers leaving Fort Worth by special train for the Texas Bankers association annual meeting in Corpus Christi this week. American Bankers association president G S Whitson of New York will speak. Attendee count from outside states will be the largest on record.
The Bureau of Plant Industry and the Forest Service join to study forage increases in overgrazed national forests. Frederick V. Coville leads the investigations. Areas include Imnaha National Forest Oregon Sawtooth National Forest Idaho and Pikes Peak National Forest Colorado.
A motion for a permanent injunction against Norfolk ticket scalpers was argued and will probably be granted. Judge Prentis had issued a temporary injunction that will expire Thursday. Eleven railway and steamship companies have joined the case to wipe out scalpers.
Several classified ads offer land scrip for W G Skillman, complete household goods by H T Stanfield, an 8 H P gasoline engine by L K McGaffey, a good buggy and harness for $25, vacant lots on South Hill via Carlton and Bell, and multiple Carlton & Bell property offerings including 20 acres with a 5 room house Artesian well and fruit. Also listed are drilling machines and open woven wire fencing with Oasis Ranch contact.
Classified notices seek a first class milch cow for C. P. Shearman. Also a waitress at Hotel Hagerman Hagerman New Mexico and a lady cook for out of town with wages of 25 dollars per month with board. Inquire at Roswell Auto Shop.
Found notice listing two brown mules located 3 miles south of the hospital. Contact N. G. Hamter at P. O. Box 382, area code 7313.
The Gulf States championship begins at the New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club with top southern players in attendance. Reuben Hunt aims to defend his title as doubles and singles winners go to the National championships in Atlanta’s Southern Lawn Tennis. Iowa State Schutzenfest preliminaries start in Des Moines at Highland Gun Club with visitors from across Iowa and neighboring states. event runs through Thursday.
College players from Yale Harvard Brown Dartmouth Bowdoin and others compete in the New England intercollegiate tennis championship at Longwood Cricket Club courts Boston May 27.
A card in the Roswell trade directory lists results and keeps your name before the community, aiming to raise recognition among local customers and businesses.
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