Valley of alfalfa shows Roswell as irrigation boom
A Fort Worth Citizen report describes Roswell New Mexico as a green valley irrigated by artesian wells and streams. It notes alfalfa fields kaffir corn apple and pear orchards, land rising to 3600 feet, and water systems enabling extensive cultivation. The piece highlights 65 000 acres under cultivation and a government project on the Hondo river creating a large reservoir.
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Fort Worth
New Mexico
Roswell
Mouns
Graham Ary
Trrea
North Berendo
Berendo
South Berendo
Rio Hondo
Commercial Club
Hondo
Attractive exhibition draws crowds to Floral Hall displays
A bustling Floral Hall show features a wide range of displays and attractions drawing many visitors. Exhibits showcase local artistry, colorful arrangements, and horticultural demonstrations, highlighting community talent and seasonal decor.
First Day at Roswell Fair Impresses In Floral Hall
The Roswell Agricultural Show opened with a good crowd though smaller than anticipated. Floral Hall attracted many visitors, with the Becks of the northeast showing a large farm products exhibit and Hagerman showcasing an impressive fruit display.
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Floral Hall
J. J. Beck
Agricultural Department
Beck
Pecos Valley
Pretty Church Wedding Unites Wachs and Farris in Roswell
Louis Frederick Wachs of Denver and Edith Seymour Farris of Roswell wed at the Presbyterian church in Roswell. The ceremony featured Lohengrin march, opal gifts, and a reception plan at 51 Logan Avenue in Denver after a train departure. The bride, wearing a blue traveling suit, carried white cosmos, and many Roswell guests attended the 9 am service. The couple’s wedding bouquet and gifts reflected family ties and birthstones, while the bride’s former employer noted her diligence and readiness for greater duties.
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Denver
Edith Seymour Farris
Roswell
Colo
Wachs
Logan Avenue
Presbyterian Church
Charles E. Norvell
Lohenegrin
Count L. Martini-Mancini
Norvell Randolph
J. E. McClane
Margaret Patterson
E. H. Skipwith
C. E. Lukens
Mendelssohn
Rev Truett Draws Large Crowd in Dallas Tent Sermon
Rev George W Truett of Dallas preached to a large audience in the Fifth and Main tent. He spoke on prayer from James about asking rightly and the duty of prayer for salvation. Truett will hold services at 10 AM and 7 PM daily, with the morning service half an hour earlier than before, and invites all Christians and the public to attend.
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Geo. W. Truett
Dallas
Fifth and Main
James
First frost of the season forms overnight
The first frost of the season formed last night with wooden and metal surfaces covered by dawn. In shaded areas the frost persisted until eight or nine this morning.
Eight More Prospective Land Buyers Arrive in Pecos
The Pecos Valley Immigration Co. brought eight more prospective land buyers from the port last night after a stop in the Panhandle. Eight more were brought a few days earlier, not counting the original excursion last Thursday. Attending are J. A. Ste gall of Fayetteville Arkansas and C. H. Lyons of LaPlata Missouri.
Artesia vs New Mexico Military Institute ball game at fairgrounds
Artesia and the New Mexico Military Institute clash tomorrow at the fairgrounds for the day's honors. The game starts at 2 o'clock with both teams fielding strong lineups.
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Fairgrounds
Artesia
New Mexico Military Institute
Eagles Dance and Party Invited at Hall in Roswell
Fair visitors urged to call at Walton's Studio for photographs while in Roswell. The Eagles plan a dance and party at their hall on Thursday night October 12. Turn out Eagles. 90-31
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Roswell
Walton
Eagles
Roswell Nursery Advertises Finest Stock and Low Prices
The Roswell Nursery offers a complete stock line free from disease. Proprietor R. F. Cruse warns against underselling his prices and guarantees customer satisfaction.
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Roswell
R. F. Cruse
W A Johnson Goes to Artesia on Business Last Night
W A Johnson traveled to Artesia on business last night. The brief city movement suggests routine commercial or clerical activity without further details.
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W. A. Johnson
Artesia
Roswell Weather Report October 11 Roswell N M
The U S Weather Bureau local report lists Roswell New Mexico October 11 with maximum 65 minimum 36 mean 50 and no precipitation. Winds from southeast at 3 miles per hour and clear weather. Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and stationary temperatures. Thursday expected to be fair and warmer.
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Roswell
N. M
M. Wright
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W. D. Amis
H. C. Barron
N. S. West
Harry Cowan
Mitchell
Renoke
Fur
W. W. Gibson
Gus Davidson
Henry Miller
J. H. Wilkerson
A. E. Macey
Missouri
Henry Schwartz
Charles Whiteman
A. L. W. Nilsson
H. L. Pickering
Louis Wachs
Edith Farris
Louis Frederick Wachs
Flower
Rev. Truett
Jack Frost
U. 8 Weather Bureau
Karpep
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