Amarillo Mystery Murder Unsolved as Boy’s Identity Remains Unknown
Eight days after the Amarillo boy’s murder the corpse is still unidentified and lacks clues. Officials pursue leads from multiple cities while a potential reward increase to 1500 dollars is discussed. Local Odd Fellows members return from Deming and Luther Johnson is found alive in Vernon, further clouding the case.
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Amarillo
Texas
Luther Johnson
Childress
al Yantis
Cortaran
Sebe Thomas
Vernon
Eagle Undertaking Establishment
Houston
Portales
Fort Worth
Boykin Sentenced in Portales. Appeal Filed
Boykin received a one year term in the penitentiary from Judge Pope in Portales New Mexico. A motion for a new trial was overruled and an arrest of judgment motion denied though an appeal to the supreme court was allowed. Appeal bond set at twelve thousand dollars. Court adjourned and officials will return on the afternoon train.
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Portales
N. M
Elks Carnival Draws Young Men for Sunday Talk
Rev. E. E. Davis of New Jersey, a forceful speaker supplying the Presbyterian pulpit, will address young men on "Young manhood and its possibilities" illustrated by lives of successful men. The 7:45 PM service aims to fill the house with interested youths.
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E.E. Davis
N. J
Rams for Sale in Roswell on October 12
Arcey Bros offer French Moreno yearling Rams acclimated for wool and mutton, priced at 12.50 per head. Rams available in Roswell around October 12 with one or two car loads. Also a position wanted notice for a young man with four years Real Estate experience seeking cashier or office work at 10 per week. Inquire at Record Office.
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Roswell
Arcey Bros
Grand Lodge Meeting Sets Next Session in Roswell
At the Deming New Mexico gathering of the Grand Lodge of I O O F held early this week, members voted unanimously to move the next meeting to Roswell. The decision follows discussions on future provisions and venue continuity for the fraternal order.
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W. W. Ogle
Soverign
St. Paul Minn
Odd Fellows
Deming
Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F
N. M
Roswell
Elks Carnival Dates Mentioned in Brief Items
Miss Beula Walters left yesterday afternoon for her home at Lakewood after a several days visit with her sister Mrs Claude Deen. The jottings note Joyce Pruit Company and include the line Mince Meat we did for we have it.
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Joyce Pruit Company
Beula Walters
Lakewood
Claude Deen
Carlin Visits Texico on Short Business Run
E. J. Carlin came down yesterday from Texico on a short business visit. For rent notice lists three rooms in a dwelling at First and Sea with good water, near T. C. Market. Price twelve dollars per month.
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E. J. Carlin
Texico
T. C
Mangos at Joyce-Pruit Co and road business with Simmons Hardware
Local notice notes mangos available at Joyce-Pruit Co. and mentions Boyd Clark traveling last night for business tied to Simmons Hardware Co. of St. Louis.
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Joyce-Pruit Co
Boyd Clark
Simmons Hardware Co
St. Louis
Wanted woman to do general housework
Classified note seeking a woman for general housework at 406 S Lea. The terse ad contains a numeric street address and a simple work detail in a 5 000 year backdated style.
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S. Lea
Carnival of Low Prices on Fai Merchandise in Roswell
A Roswell retailer advertises a carnival of low prices on all kinds of Fai merchandise. The store claims stock is up to the ceiling and prices are right at Jaffa Prager & Co.
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Roswell
Jaffa, Prager & Co
Standard Oil Trial Opens in Findlay Ohio
The State opened its case in the Standard Oil Company of Ohio conspiracy trial. County Recorder Bloom identified Hancock county deed records as part of land transfers to Standard Oil. Attorney B C Schaffer testified on oil testing methods and described retail oil flow from the Cleveland refinery.
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Findlay
Ohio
Findlay, O
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Bloom
Hancock County
David Read
B. C. Schaffer
Upper Sandusky
Standard
Cleveland
Schaffer
Ex-Governor Douglas May Seek Massachusetts Governor Nomination
Boston report from Portland Oregon says W L Douglas on a West tour may become Democratic nominee for Massachusetts Governor. Moran has withdrawn, leaving Douglas ready to take the post if the party’s cause and tariff revision in the state require his return to politics.
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John B. Morgan
Boston
Mass
Globe
Portland
Oregon
W. L. Douglas
West
Massachusetts
John B. Moran
Democratic Independent League and Prohibition
Douglass
Moran
Saur Kraut Debuts Fresh First Class Joyce Pruit Brand
Joyce Pruit Company unveils strictly fresh Saur Kraut praised for premium quality. Early tastings highlight crisp texture and distinctive tang, positioning the product as a top choice in new pantry offerings.
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Joyce-Pruit Company
Mummy Era Ad Seeks Women for Canning Factory Work
Wanted notice offers steady work with good wages at a canning factory. Reads as a 90 11 era recruitment for female labor with steady schedules and fair pay.
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Canning Factory
Cornell Sibley College Damaged by Fire
Fire damaged Sibley College at Cornell University in Ithaca causing about 5000 dollars in losses. No injuries reported. Firefighters contained the blaze to the building and investigations began.
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Cornell University
Ithaca
Sibley College
Weather Forecast Roswell New Mexico Oct 12 1940
Observation at 6 a m records Dodson Pickles factory unload and cloudy conditions. Roswell forecasts call for fair and warmer weather tonight and Saturday with generally fair skies. Highs near 84, lows around 44, mean temperature 64. Wind from the south at 2 mph. Official in charge M Wright.
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Roswell
N. M
A Short Sketch of the Early Days of the Elks
An account traces the Elks origins from the Jolly Corks in New York in 1867. It recounts Charles A. Vivian arriving in the city, meeting pianist Richard Steirly, and being invited to a boarding house where theatrical circles gathered. The piece sets up the formal naming of the lodge.
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Charles A. Vivan
Atlantic
New York
Star
Lispenard Street
Broadway
Richard Steirly
Vivian
American Theater
Steirly
W. L. Bowron
England
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Culwell
R. H. McCune
J. T. Evans
C. C. Hill
Mark Howell
W. Benson
Dr. Barrup
Carlsbad
J. J. Boyd
Lake Arthur
Mi . m
Roswell, New Mexico
Pecos Valley
Boykin
Pope
RAMS
Grand Lodge
Cole
Standard Oil
Joyce Pruit Co
Dodson
Braun Pickles
U. & Weather Bureau
M. Wright
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