Old-Timer welcomes fairgoers to Roswell event
The Roswell Daily Record greets visitors to the New Mexico State Fair with a warm welcome for old-timers and fairgoers. It reflects on Roswell's history since 1888, notes rapid news delivery, and urges unity amid World War II concerns. The piece also mentions school vaccination laws, local moves, and community notices as part of daily life.
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Citsasters
New Mexico
Lincoln
Pecos Valley
Lincoln County
Texas
Clovis
Socorro County
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Europe
Asia
Daily Record
Hagerman Singing Convention at Lakewood Next Sunday
Hagerman notes that a singing convention will be held at Lakewood the following Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Miss Sillaman Miss Holt Miss Lindsey and several local residents who visited Artesia for a Sunday show. Several families traveled to Artesia for the theater and social visits with Mrs Blanche A Hughes hosting dinner guests afterward.
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Lakewood
Sillaman
Holt
Miss Lindsey
Artesia
Betty Mason
Portales
C. G. Mason
Garner Mason
A. C. Busn
Kirby Hughes
Blanche A. Hughes
Letha Greene
Edward Beans
Mrs. Leigh
Mr. Leigh
Hagerman
Walter Greene
Eleanor Diana
Sidelights on the News Advertising Racketeers
Winter in New Mexico brings a wave of advertisin¢ grafters selling dubious value. Roswell and the Merchants association back a Vigilance Committee requiring a secret letter of approval to curb hard-sell schemes. The piece cites estimated losses of around 5000 dollars in Roswell and underscores the need for town committees to protect merchants and uphold responsible advertising practices. It also notes political remarks about Judge Taylor and local governance, alongside light local notes about Roy’s Leap-Soul-Salvation and Springer’s planned municipal gas plant amid state debt and infrastructure moves.
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New Mexico
Vigilance Committee
Roswell Ad Club
Merchants Association
Roswell
Worth-While
Springer
Rocky Mountains
First 1942 Candidate It has remained for Judge Livingston N Taylor
Judge Livingston N Taylor of the eighth district remains to set a new course as the 1942 candidate. The brief note indicates an ongoing selection process with the judge as the pivotal figure in the race.
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Colfax
Harding
Taos
Big Eighth District
Taylor
Livingston N. Taylor
Retiring White Sands superintendent credits wife’s aid
In a retiring note the former White Sands superintendent expresses gratitude to his wife Mrs. Charles for her sympathy, active help, and keen intelligence. He says her support allowed him to overcome rough spots and achieve his duties successfully.
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White Sands
the Sands
Charles
Destination Decided Upon Dear Sidelites
A letter from Sarah D Ullmer of Tucumcari New Mexico condemns Miss Frances Willard and criticizes liquor promotion urging repentance or eternal punishment to come. The writer warns of being drawn to hell and mocks moral failings tied to alcohol.
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Satan
Sarah D
Ullmer
Tucumcari
N. M
Frances Willard
Vaccination Compulsory It appears that there are still
Vaccination compulsory remains a political issue as authorities push for mandates amid public debate. Officials cite public health benefits while opponents warn of civil liberty concerns and enforcement challenges in various regions.
Conscience and the Magic Ring Story Told
A fairy tale explains conscience as a noble faculty that guides right from wrong. A ring worn by an ancient king pricks his finger to prompt justice, but he grows careless, losing sensitivity to the ring’s pain and failing to heed its promptings.
Texas Vital Statistics Note From Miss Mary Stillman
A Houston figure cites Texas vital statistics showing a five year drop in grammar school enrollment and a yearly loss of 10,000 elementary students while the total population rises. High schools grow as smaller units shrink. It notes rising suicide by own action in Texas.
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Texas
Mary Stillman
Houston
Rights on East 2nd Street Widening Sparks Protest
Hazel T. Ven Eaton argues for eminent domain use to widen East 2nd Street in New Mexico. She recalls government land acquisitions by Cheves Co viadens and urges fair compensation, comparing state and federal road projects to personal land losses and safety needs amid rising traffic.
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East 2Nd St
Cheves Co. Viadens
Sam
Wis
New Mexico
2Nd St
America
Hazel T. Ven Eaton
N. M
Foster skewers war stance before Dies Committee in Washington
William Z. Foster chairman of the U. S. Communist party appears before the Dies Committee in Washington. He says he would not bear arms if the U.S. joined the Allies. Dies predicts outlawing the party and asks for a list of all officials.
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U. S. Communist Party
William Z. Foster
Dies
Washington
U.S
Communist Party
Newly Weds George Nihart and June Moots Honeymoon at Nihart Camp
Lake Arthur reports the marriage of Miss June Moots to George Nihart on Sunday. The couple, now residents of Lake Arthur, celebrate at the Nihart camp in Sacramento. Friends extend best wishes for their future. Also noted are local travels and visits by Rev. A D Jamerson, Miss Margaret Lane, Mrs A D Jameson and daughter Mary Martha, Lora Mae Lane, Dr G G Mitchell, Mrs E L Cummins handling Lake Arthur's fair exhibits, and W D Stafford's trip to Clovis.
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Lake Arthur
George Nihart
Sacramento
Nihart
June Moots
Cotton Picking Under Way in Mesilla Valley
In Mesilla Valley near Las Cruces New Mexico October 4 cotton picking and ginning were in full swing. Farmers had requested 800 pickers last week and said 1000 would be needed this week. A census report shows 656 bales ginned in the county prior to September 18 compared with 176 by the same date last year.
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Tas Cruces
N. M
Glitter to the Fore in Hat Designs with Jewels
Glittering millinery this season blends diamonds with velvet and jersey, pairing tourmalines and rose stones to complement an adapted American designer cap. The jeweled embellishments promise long lasting style across hats and seasons.
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