30 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1905
Page
1
A Roswell area report details two ice plants under construction. George F. Blashek and sons prepare a new facility near the courthouse to produce up to eight tons daily, with power from canal water and an artesian well. The plan foresees direct-to-consumer sales at 40 to 45 cents per hundred pounds, avoiding dealers.
A well drilled by Carper and Sons on J M Millers farm eight miles east of Roswell produced a five foot flow of water at a depth of 510 feet. The casing measures six and five eighths inches in diameter and the flow rises five feet above the casing. The find follows recent completion of a fine well for Miller by the same firm on his farm.
Mitylene Nov 29 all was quiet today after the landing of the international contingent and occupation of the custom house and postal building was carried out without a Turkish protest. Five hundred of the six hundred men landed were subsequently withdrawn, leaving the populace at peace.
A newspaper notes it printed at noon to give employees time for Thanksgiving dinner, but delivery remains at the usual hour to avoid disturbing readers' digestion. The quirky line reflects holiday scheduling and newsroom humor.
CHAS J WEBERG is an experienced blacksmith who has opened a shop at 209 West 4th Street. He offers full repair services for buggies and wagons and guarantees good work. Also advertised is pure home rendered lard at 12 1/2 cents per pound at Sacramento Market near the post office. Phone 425.
American Minister Herbert G. Squiers cabled his resignation to Washington after a Cuban government complaint about his attitude on the Isle of Pines. He refused to be interviewed, and the affair centers on the Cuban protest and U S response.
Donations of gifts for the Ladies' Cemetery Association Bazaar are expected to be left at J. B. Dilley & Son on December 14. There will be no supper in connection with the event.
An old advertisement promotes Hollister's Rocky Vibuntain Tea as a blessing of health and strength. It references Roswell Drug and Jewelry Co as the seller.
Hondo Hay sold in town either baled or loose with some first class cane. Zreed secured by Leonard & Son. When you want a pleasant physic Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are easy to take and cause no griping. Sold by all dealers.
Maud continues garden work while plans unfold for winter in Roswell and travel to Roswell, Texas. Many locals depart for Artesia, Carlsbad, or Dexter with Thanksgiving visits. A large 20 acre orchard east of town sells for $6,000, and local residents report court matters settled out of court.
The situation in Russia deepens as the Pan Russian strike of telegraphers is declared with St. Petersburg cut off from interior communications. The capital experiences a total shut down of telegraphic links as authorities face a new crisis. The strike reflects broad disruption across the network and raises concerns over government operations and civilian life.
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