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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1907
Page
4
Local items advertise free eye tests at Boellner Jewelers and Opticians and a Friday student entertainment. A baseball game at Amusement Park features outfielders Joyce Pruit and teammates in a forecasted lively match. Also listed is a Baptist Junior show at Majestic and a house for sale at 1202 North Kentucky.
Majestic tonight hosts Tempest Defeat with Friday showings. Prager Co. assembles a young bucks squad for the big game tomorrow afternoon, while Joyce-Pruitt's bets on the old heads to counter. Uncle Pete and Aunt Dinah invite all, and Friday night offers more at the Majestic. Also notes a baseball game tomorrow afternoon.
Excerpt argues moral progress in nations while spiritual conscience declines. Cites Louisville Courier Journal praising improved physical and intellectual conditions, decline of conscience, spread of Christianity, and laws guarding personal liberty. Compares England's societal improvements with eroding moral restraint.
A scheduled contest will be called at 3 o clock according to the event notice.
In Greenwood on May 15 a light frost arrived as Dave Taylor of Excelsior delivered a basket of ripe peaches. Residents bundled in overcoats while Keven the oldest inhabitant sought a sunny spot amidst unusual weather contrasts.
A humorous incident at a meeting recounts Brother Millsap starting a hymn about peanuts as the congregation joined in with enthusiasm. A Roswell Trade Directory card advertises results and a public notice from Portales Bank and Trust Company for bids on a new two story brick building due June 5 1907 with bond and time requirements and right to reject bids.
A seven year old bright bay stallion, 1500 pounds, 16 hands high, with black mane and tail, described as having fine style and action. He was proven a getter of costs of fine size and style.
Insurance terms set at 12.50 dollars to insure a mare with foal. The season will be at Robt J McClenny's, two and a half miles east on Second Street, with arrangements to care for mares.
A small May frost caused unusual concerns but caused no fruit damage. Mr. Taylor reports his basket as a sample and expects sufficient ripening by Saturday to ship the first crate.
A Denver News reprint notes E. H. Harriman warned against harsh curbs on vested interests. He told a parable about a schoolboy Johnny Jones who lied about fumbling with a pin. The telltale pin was all that kept his trousers up, exposing the truth.
Item offers a combination bookcase and secretary with a folding bed a gas stove and a settee. Inquiries at Racket Store. 75 12.
Five acres of prime land within one block of Main Street available for 800 dollars. The offer promises a 12 percent return on investment. Carlton & Bell handle the listing.
A North Carolina girl advertised for a husband and married a Floridian. The ad plus wedding outfit cost $34, the husband died after seven months, leaving a widow with a heavy heart and a modest estate.
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