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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
2
The Roswell Record, published May 19, 1903 by The Record Publishing Co. with E Mason as business manager and G A Puckett as editor, bills itself as a pure and undefiled Jeffersonian Democrat newspaper. Subscriptions are listed for daily, weekly, monthly, six months, and yearly rates with advance payment requirements.
All advertisements to insure inser tion in the same day's issue must be in the printers by eleven in the morning. Orders to take out any standing ad should also be in the office by eleven to prevent it being run that day.
The quotation notes that boasting of seriousness can hide frivolity and that those who ruin reputations often end up dirtied by their own deeds. It reflects on vanity and accountability in human conduct.
A reader suggests Roswell replace the county fair with a street carnival next year. The proposal contrasts East snow storms with the Pecos Valley’s lack of frost to color tree leaves and questions feasibility and appeal.
The Carlsbad Current published the full speech of Hon. O A Larrazolo last week, highlighting its commendable enterprise in printing the address in full.
Promises clean, sanitary cottages with diligent maintenance and medical staff. An experienced physician and trained nurses attend day and night. The best the country affords to eat. Terms and particulars available from Secretary Dr C M Yater at 119 W 2nd St Roswell NM.
The Elks Carnival is forecast to draw larger crowds and offer a stronger show than the county fair, boosting visitor numbers in Roswell.
A quotation from Maverick highlights the role of sport as a discipline that tempers temper and fosters calm, suggesting athletic activity can lessen anger more effectively than formal spiritual gatherings.
Governor Hagerman removes Leandro Baca from the Socorro county sheriff post amid charges of malfeasance in office. The action follows an official inquiry into alleged misconduct andmisuse of duties within the sheriff department.
Artesia faces a shortage of space as the town’s one year old school building proves too small. The Albuquerque Journal, now a first class publication with AP leased wire service, brands itself the fairest Republican daily in the Territory.
Mayor Stockard proposes larger prizes for baseball games at the upcoming county fair after noting the recent fair drew crowds with a series of ball games as the standout attraction.
The Record notes the Weekly Eagle will provide a fair report of the Larrazolo meeting in Santa Fe, and the New Mexican will resume legitimate news only after the campaign ends.
Governor Hagerman had recently ousted Pendleton as chairman of the Territorial Immigration Board. His removal sparked the final blow as Pendleton’s delegates were ruled out at the Republican county convention in San Juan county on Saturday.
A writer notes a casual use of squash for quash in yesterday's Boykin case coverage. The quibbling lawyer would relish the error, but the public likely understood the intent to dismiss the indictment.
Secretary Walton of the Territorial Democratic Committee told the Albuquerque Journal that Democratic prospects look good. He said Mr Larrazolo has received flattering receptions in Santa Fe and across the Pecos Valley, with the organization gearing up for a vigorous campaign in the state.
The Earth a Chicago periodical on Southwestern immigration plans a series of articles by Roswell New Mexico fruit authority Parker Earle. It will cover horticulture and dry farming in the Texas Panhandle and pear culture in the Pecos Valley with other Southwest topics.
Carlton and Bell advertise a house and lot on Main Street at a special bargain for a few days. Will Talbot arrived yesterday from the Bar W ranch to spend a few days with the Hamilton brothers.
Public notice warns travelers to avoid scalped tickets and to buy only from authorized agents to prevent trouble and loss on trains. Includes instruction to beware of railroad ticket scalpers and to obtain tickets through official channels.
Texas State Fair in Dallas runs Oct 13 to 26 1906 with a round trip fare of 22 dollars. Tickets sold daily Oct 12 to Oct 27 final return date Oct 29. Children half rate. M D Burns acts as agent for the P V and N E line. Also J B Herbst finance agent offers 500000 to irrigated farms with long term loans and annual interest with payoff option before due.
J. C. Stoldt of St. Louis and J. Weitzenfeld of Amarillo visited the city today. Stoldt is brother of Henry Stoldt who was killed by Boykin, and he has been attending the Boykin trial at Portales.
1200 acres of fine land in a shallow artesian belt near rail lines offered for sale at a bargain. For full particulars write Carlton & Bell at No. 303 North Main Street, Roswell.
An old newspaper classified item promotes Woolverton Practical Business College with a contact phone number 138 for inquiries and enrollment details.
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