Thanksgiving Programs At Roswell Central School
Roswell schools prepare two day Thanksgiving programs at Central Auditorium with recitations drills dialogues and music by grades including High ita Low Gh and seventh eighth. Proceeds aid the picture fund while North Hill hosts a similar afternoon fair and the Sophomore Literary Society offers a public program with debates current events and musical numbers. Meat and livestock market figures appear in the same issue.
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Roswell
Central School
God of Harvest
Ruth Burkey
Uncle Charlie
Martha Henderson
Dora Thornton
Elizabeth Pruit
Alma Walters
Arthur Farnsworth
Charlie Turner
Verlie Erb
John Holland
Robert Howatt
Po’ Little Lamb
Maria Duna
Winnis Lee Caldwell
Lela Willey
Palmer Bradley
Loyd Franzen
Lochridge Wilson
James Williams
Roscoe Pierce
Jesse Atkinson
Copper Trust Not Afraid of the Courts
New York reports that the proposed copper properties merger will not be delayed by the Standard Oil decision. Interests say the plan aims to strengthen the industry and promote competition. Roderick Stover and Mr. Peacock arrived to inspect and repair the Albuquerque Water Supply and Roswell Electric Light plants, with repairs on the large engine to restore service soon.
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New York
Standard Oil
Roderick Stover
Albuquerque Water Supply Company
Roswell
Otho Young Dead and Roswell Ties Mentioned
Mrs A G McElhinney reports the death of her brother in law Otho Young on November 16 from typhoid fever in Falfurias Texas He formerly lived in Roswell married Rena Bellar and edited the Falfurias Facts The loss saddens many local friends and reads of his editor role. Turkeys and market notes follow with cash sales emphasis and local prices. Wool markets report unchanged rates and regional buyers in Roswell confer with Odd Fellows leaders.
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A. G. McElhinney
Otho Young
Falfurias
Texas
Mr. Young
Roswell
Rena Bellar
Mr .Young
Isthmian Canal Commission reports rising Panama cost
The Isthmian Canal Commission for the year ending June 30, 1909 cites total canal costs at 375 million dollars, up from initial estimates of 144 million. It notes wage scale increases, eight hour law effects, and plan additions, with $15.31 million paid in materials and services and $16.54 million in purchase orders.
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Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
War Department
Panama Canal
Canal Zone
Khown
United States
Balboa
Officers and crew save passengers amid stern conditions
In a small casualty report, RS LR RS LR were injured yet the coolness and bravery of officers and crew preserved order. They loaded women and children into boats and safely landed them.
Largest California quake since 1906 rattles Salinas
Salinas California reports the heaviest quake since April 1906. Buildings rocked for about fifteen seconds as residents rushed outdoors but no serious damage noted. Also advertised goats for sale by J. W. Smith in Roswell New Mexico.
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Salinas
Calif
Cattle Prices Edge Down as Receipts Hit 18000 at Kansas City
Kansas City market reports 18 000 cattle receipts including 1500 southern stock. Prices show a ten cent drop with native steers 4 90 to 8 50, southern steers 3 40 to 5 15, cows and heifers 2 25 to 6 00, stockers 3 00 to 5 00, bulls 2 75 to 4 10, calves 3 75 to 7 50. Western cattle complete the line.
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Kansas City
Christmas Stationery Box Demonstrates Die Embossed Style
A holiday box offers steel die embossed stationery for one dollar. The set includes white letter paper and envelopes with engraved cards for appealing presentation. Samples available on request.
Warships 10 Nicaragua Warships 10 Nicaragua
The United States presses Nicaragua for reasons behind the execution of two Americans, Grosce and Cannon, as American cruisers head toward Nicaragua. Secretary Knox acts with Taft's approval while gunboat Vicksburg reaches Nicaraguan waters. In Portsmouth New Hampshire, orders to outfit gunboats Paducah and Dubois prepare for a Caribbean return.
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Washington
Nicaragua
United States
Grosce
Cannon
State Department
Zelaya
Knox
Taft
Vicksburg
Portsmouth
N. H
Paducah
Dubois
Caribbean
Standard Oil to Fight Decision in Restraint Suit
New York officials and leading counsel for Standard Oil met to outline actions after a government suit ruled the company a combination in restraint of trade. Vice President John D. Archbold said the decision may push legislation to repeal the Sherman act as he argues it could hamper all business.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
John D. Archbold
Parsons and Lawrence Real Estate Ad Listing Services
Advertises Parsons and Lawrence Real Estate and Fire Insurance at 216 North Main. Offers notary public, land sales, loans, farm and orchard gains, expert conveyancing, and accounting. Promises broad knowledge and trial orders with cash. City water sidewalks and 136 lot special sale with $20 monthly payments.
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North Main
Parsons & Lawrence Real Estate and Fire Insurance
Canal Zone schools reorganized amid dam talks and quarantine note
The report details Canal Zone reforms with 12 white and 17 colored schools and 2 high schools at Culebra and Cristobal. It notes new white school buildings at Tebermina Corozal and Gatun, and explains Gatun dam design changes and spillway material use while touching on a quarantine related death from an imported case.
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Canal Zone
Culebra
Cristobal
Tebernilla
Corozal
Gatun
Cobb Fined for Assault After Cleveland Visit
Ty Cobb star outfielder of the Detroit team was fined one hundred dollars and costs for assaulting night waterman George Stanfield during Detroit’s last Cleveland visit. Stanfield was stabbed in the fight. Cobb arranged to pay the funds later. Also notes motorists and travels of local residents including W G Hamilton, E Mundy Transfer, and O A Hunt relocating via autos and roads.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Ty” Cobb
George Stanfield
Detroits
Stanfield
Cobb
Was Col Astor Lost
San Domingo reports say the Nourmahl yacht with Colonel Juan Jacob Astor and son Vincent on board may have sunk in the West Indian hurricane. A steamer captain sighted a wreck between Catalina and Saoma while a Caracas arrival from Willemstad reported Nourmahl seen at San Juan on November 14. Government wireless operator denies knowledge of the yacht at that time.
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San Domingo
Nourmahl
Juan Jacob Astor
Vincent
Catalina
Saoma
Porto Rico
Caracas
Willemstadt
Curacaa
San Juan
Money for Irrigation Plans and Bond Proposals
Senator Carter of Montana urges funding to complete Western Reclamation Service irrigation projects. He favors Treasury warrants for ten million dollars and a graduated land payment system. Senator Borah of Idaho backs a bond issue of thirty to forty million to finish at least thirty two projects using public land sale revenues. Local ads note Christmas jewelry sales and a minstrel benefit for the Owl band, with Dr. C E Lukens visiting from New Mexico Children's Home Society.
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el Paso
Texas
Carter
Montana
Senate Irrigation Committee
Government Reclamation Service
Secretary of the Interior
Washington
Senator Borah
Idaho
White House
Congress
Asle
C. E. Lukens
New Mexico
Roswell Weather Report for Nov 22 City Summary
U S Weather Bureau reports Roswell New Mexico at 6:00 a m with max 83 and min 51 67 average precipitation none wind north at 3 miles per hour and cloudy conditions forecast for Roswell and nearby areas fair tonight and Tuesday. This date compared with last year shows extremes of 70 to 31 and 82 to 4 in earlier records.
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Roswell
N. M
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Copper Trust
Roswell Meat Market
St. Louis
N. E. Stevens
A. Jelfs
Albuquerque
van T. Manville
Silver City
Frank Talmage
Greenfield
Odd Fellows Lodge
Panama Canal Commission
Chagres River
Chagres
W. H. Taft
Frederic P. Stearns
Arthur P. Davis
Henry A. Allen
James D. Schuyler
Isham Randolph
Joan R. Freeman
Allen Hazard
California
J. W. Smith
Ingersoll’s
Roswell, N. M
Los Angeles
St. Croix
San Francisco
Santa Monica
San Pedro
A.nnee AR
Gorn
U.S. Market
E. S. Mundy
W. G. Hamilton
Is Auto
Maager Stockard
Vaughn
O. A. Hunt
Carrizozo
Alamogordo
Torrance
Mr. Hunt
Dr. Alexander
Mrs. Alexander
Col. Astor
L. B. Boellner
Enterprise Hardware Company
Owl Band
U. S. Weather Bureau
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