New Mexico politics and tax issues surface in old letter
A fragmentary letter to a hometown paper discusses New Mexico funds and a surplus, noting figures, local officials, and a wary view of corruption in the Pecos Valley. The piece hints at political tension and a long‑standing plunderbund, suggesting ongoing efforts to expose or end it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrrs. Monler
Pecos Valey
Beother
Chicago
New York
Pecos Valley
Schumann, Ivers
Starck
Remarkable Coincidence in Artesia Land Deals and Road Plans
The Artesia Advocate notes Joe Cayton's early sales of a tract west of Artesia at $1.25 per acre and a move to California. He returned after seeing high priced farming areas. Twenty acres from an original government filing sold for $200. Locals anticipate road work north of Artesia and on the Texico Coleman line, with San Fe crews redirecting to the new route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Cayton
Artesia
Clifornia
California
Artesian
United States
Texico
Coleman
San Fe
Rector Railroad
Texi
Coleman Road
Card of Thanks from Thos Boone and Family
The undersigned thanks the many kind friends who helped during their recent bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos
Boone
Wrecking sale offers cheap lumber from large building
Valley Construction and Manufacturing Co announces they are wrecking a large building and selling a large quantity of common lumber at the Planing Mill. Intent is to provide barn shed and outbuilding timber at inexpensive rates while stock lasts.
Closing Out Sale of Bicycles at J L Nokes Roswell NM
Closing out sale advertised by J L Nokes at 120 S Main Roswell New Mexico offering bicycles at great prices. Also notes sale of 320 acre tract of BE Rasussen located seven miles southeast of Oswell for 12800 dollars bought by Dr J W Johnson of Formosa Kansas who will cultivate land. mentions well and locality and legal blanks available at the Record Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Nokes
S. Main
Roswell, N. M
Woodruff & DeFreest
BE. P. Rasussen
Oswell
J. W. Johnson
Formosa
Kan
Schumann Pianos Sale Highlights Special Action Models
One fine Schumann Style G at half price from 350 to 175 with standard features. Also Schumann Special Action Style R with Pohlmann wire and 14 lb felt hammers, tuning pins, imported from Germany, regular 400 sale 220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumann
Pohlmann
Clough & Warren
Schwander
Ivers & Pond
Lost black pocketbook on Sunday morning
Lost on Penn avenue a red enamel open face watch with chain. Reward offered for return to Record office at 306 North Pa. ave. Return for reward. Lost item includes a black pocketbook.
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Penn. Ave
Road Construction Delayed Until January First
Texico Democrat reports that work on the Santa Fe railroad line from Coleman to Brownwood, known as the Brownwood road, will likely not start until January first due to problems with PSE. The update notes prior letting of funds but delays persist as utilities mobilize work crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Santa Fe
Coleman
Brownwood Road
Rambouillet Rams for Immediate Sale by John Edwards
John Edwards of Englewood Kansas offers 500 high grade Rambouillet rams for immediate sale. These heavy, well bred sheep are described as splendid in every respect and priced at $1110.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Englewood
Kan
Lake Arthur and Roswell Set For Wednesday and Thursday Games
Lake Arthur brings a strong lower valley squad to Roswell for two afternoon baseball games at three o clock each day. Reeves will pitch for Roswell. both teams boast notable records and strong lineups. Morrison Garst remains hospitalized at St Marys. umpire Joan Ashinhust will officiate.
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Lake Arthur
Roswell
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N. M
Record Publishing CO
Associated Press
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Fargrers
New Mexico
Genral Cantey
Mads
Isen
Rerman
All
Plunderbund
Pescons
Payton
Stationery Company
Joyce Prost Co
le Lyceum Bureale
J. W. Smith
Eva Nelson
W.S. Barlow
Inez Funchess
L. Ellis
E. B. Brasher
Petty
Agia
Arttesia
Coal bin
Ash
Tools
Ayn
Roswell Gas Co
W. G. Stillman
Austin
Oasis
Miles
St. Joseph
Kansas City
N. Ky
N. Lea
West Alameda
J. D. Mell
Hagerman, N. M
Millice,Dudley & Wilson
Hoswell
Gale
the Record Office
Pecos Valley Music CO
Zink’s Jewelry Store
E. Bland
Carlton & Gel
F. Divers
Pres
Emmett Patton, V. Pres
S. Ghabany
Roswell Title & Trust Co
Citizens National Bank
Mr Elliot
Holy City
Life Motion
Christopher Columbus
Texico Democrat
Gunther
Ros
Rambouillet Rams
Institute
Focal
Reeves
Joan Ashinhust
W. F. Hubbard
Jack
Morrison Garst
St. Mary’s Hospital
Carlton & Bell
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