11 Oct 1918
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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
1
Chaves County urges citizens to buy 145000 worth of Liberty bonds in seven days. Campaign emphasizes patriotic duty and asks buyers to wear tags showing they have purchased the Fourth issue. Tags available at Liberty loan headquarters and banks to morale and sales efforts.
O W White came home from Carlsbad after several days handling business for Roswell Auto Company including matters in the interests of the firm.
Stig S. Santheson son of Mr and Mrs Frans O Santheson of Roswell Floral Co departed last night for Kansas City to attend an eight week course at the Rays Automobile and Tractor School.
Reports from the bedside indicate Miss Annie Bean remains very sick with pneumonia at St Marys hospital this morning. her condition is unchanged.
The Masons of New Mexico will hold their annual meeting in Tucumcari despite influenza fears. Only three influenza cases were reported in Tucumcari, and the Grand Lodge session will proceed as planned starting Monday October 14. Local Masons from the city expect to attend. Mayor C F Montgomery has a severe pneumonia attack, with his condition described as critical at this stage.
W. A. Hamilton left this morning for his ranch in the Sacramento mountains to handle livestock matters for several days. Deputy United States Marshal Henry Russel left this afternoon for Artesia and nearby areas to attend to official business for several days.
A terse local item lists a service car with phone number 3023 and address 290 House, mentioning John Connally and the term 9téc in unclear form. The fragment provides minimal context and no clear event or outcome.
For Roswell and vcinity, general fair tonight and Saturday. Slightly cooler tonight. For New Mexico, fair tonight and Saturday with cooler conditions in the southeast portion. Local frost possible in the north portion.
Dr J H Jenkins arrived this afternoon after inspecting several livestock shipments along the route.
J. E. Busch arrived this afternoon from Santa Fe and will spend several days in town meeting business leaders.
Public health guidance urges covering the nose and mouth with a handkerchief when sneezing or coughing. It emphasizes avoiding expectoration in public places to limit influenza transmission.
London dispatch reports Allied forces pushing from Cambrai toward Valenciennes as German retreats accelerate. French and American troops seize key rail points in the Argonne and Meuse sectors, with airmen receiving citations for bravery amid widening gains and heavy losses on both sides.
The First Army and French forces seize Kreimhilde positions from the Meuse to the Argonne, advance three miles, capture Marcq and Chevieres, enter Grand Pre and approach St. Juvin. They reportedly took about 7,000 prisoners as heavy combat intensifies.
Classified notice offering a desk room for rent located in the Roswell bank building near the Loan Association. Available details are sparse. prospective tenants should inquire at the ad’s contact point for terms and access.
A thousand Allied planes from American, French, and British forces carried out a massive attack over the Champagne Moselle region causing widespread destruction. They burned German rear centers in St Juvin and Chievres, reached Mezieres and Sedan near Verdun, and set Damvillers ablaze.
Miss Sophi Church left last night for Albuquerque for an extended visit. Mrs Powers and daughter also departed for Waco Texas for an extended visit with friends and relatives. The White Line notes early morning El Paso service from Roswell and a 7:30 a m mail car with intermediate stops. Phone 222.
Amsterdam dispatch quotes German plan: evacuate Belgium and France if peace talks begin before evacuation ends and if Allies guarantee no demand on Alsace Lorraine. Troops stay in Russia and Roumania during negotiations. Kaiser summons council. rulers doubt democratization move. Also brief notes on scalp treatment ad and Mayo Clinic trip.
Between Licsw and El Paso a special passenger service operated by Roswell Auto Co is noted with Phop 18 as a line item. The readable fragment implies a transport offer but lacks complete context or dates.
Harod Hurd Jr known as Peter Hurd is back from the Institute with a severe influenza illness. The report notes he is resting and expects a gradual recovery.
An advertisement from Roswell Beauts Shop offers styling services with the claim our switches will exactly match your hair, noted by the cryptic phrase 23tfe. The fragment suggests a cosmetic or beauty services pitch in a small local ad.
Arthur Seligman, chairman of the democratic state central committee, left yesterday afternoon for Carlsbad to attend organization business.
Washington reports German forces responding to looming defeat with increased ruthlessness. News notes 925 deaths across three submarine sinkings and ships torpedoed near Ireland and off the Atlantic, with survivor accounts and ongoing naval actions.
Washington October 11 Over two hundred thousand influenza cases and nearly seven thousand five hundred deaths have been reported in army camps to date. The epidemic is increasing.
Report shows registration before September 12 1918 and volunteers prior to April 1 1918 with draft figures. It notes 335 available men previously called but quarantine canceled, 300 to entrain October 29 and 100 on October 21. Chaves county totals are mis-stated. J F Hinkle lists over 1160 men in military or naval service.
A morning canvass by city physicians for Alderman Will C. Lawrence finds about two hundred influenza cases with varying severity. Four pneumona cases have appeared in the past 36 hours, including Dr. C. F. Montgomery and Miss Winnie Bean. Heath authorities urge caution and prompt bed rest rather than strain to wear it out.
London reports Allied aerial superiority rising beyond expectations while Germany struggles with material and trained flyers. German parity formations shrink from 18 to 12 aircraft as supplies dwindle and repairs rely on salvaged motors and parts from destroyed planes.
The funeral for Mrs D P Greim er will be Sunday at 4 PM from the First Presbyterian church. Rev Frank Talmage will lead with Rev Sidney M Bedford of the Christian church assisting. Due to influenza, no public service. friends to assemble at the church and proceed to South Park for the main rites.
A telegram reports the death of Matt Musgrove of Camp Kearny California. He worked as a mechanic at the Roswell Oil Garage and has a brother, B. S. Musgrove, also with the same company. The cause of death is not given.
A listing at 600 N. Riek Ave describes a rooming house with modern conveniences and a shaded, arboreal setting near an artesian well. Features include a favored location and fruit trees on site.
Frank Whitaker, in the limited service at Fort Worth, Texas, arrived this afternoon to spend several days visiting friends and relatives.
Sixty Spanish influenza cases at the Institute are recovering as the old mess hall becomes a temporary hospital. Cadets are reported not seriously ill while the Adams Sheep Company rams are shown for buyers at Louie Keels Wagon Yard.
A terse notice notes money available for everything except savings for old age and a home. Mentions Rosw TM Building and Loan Ass n with E A Cahoon as president and R H McCune as secretary and manager.
Nola Oliver came back this afternoon from a nearby point where he had been for a week in the service of Joyce Pruit Co.
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