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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1907
Page
2
A fragmented recap notes political figures like Theodore Roosevelt and Caudill in the El Paso Herald discussion on statehood, irrigation, and railroads. It mentions land values, agriculture efforts, and upcoming steps to advance the Pecos Valley project and regional development.
El Paso officials push for a Carlsbad Short Line freight route to access markets and boost trade. Mayor O’Quitin urges the project, arguing it would shift profits locally and deter outsiders from benefiting. The plan faces debate over benefits and routes for El Paso businesses.
A garbled classified column lists land scrip sellers, real estate for rent, and items for sale. Entries mention Nannie Grinnan leaving for Brownfield Texas, furniture for sale, a portable drilling machine, stock ranch near Torrance, Texas panish. Records note Portales court visit, and various rental properties and home furnishings offered in the Roswell area.
The Bryan's Commoner reports the Newspaper Publishers Association demanding wood and print paper be listed under tariff protection to curb the wood paper trust. It notes internal debate among supporters of a stand-out tariff and questions why publishers push tariffs on life’s essentials.
A Shakespeare Club meeting is planned for Saturday afternoon with Mrs. W. C. Burrus presiding. The note hints at concerns over tariffs on publishing costs and readers’ curiosity, as publishers face explanations or silent contempt.
Miss Louise Evans becomes cashier at Joyce Pruit store formerly led by Gladys Bell 408 N Richardson Ave. W P Lewis Hardware Co sells Stove Pipe at 10c per joint. Soft Legal Blanks available at Record Office. Hot fence wire and posts for sale at Oasis ranch phone 347. Remington No 7 typewriter for sale at bargain. Two Artesia town lots for sale at bargain. Cow leasing option with R D Bell. Furnished rooms for rent on N AY Ave and S Ky Ave. Wages and hiring notices for cookhousework and household help. Wanted horse buggy harness in good condition not fancy priced. Address S W A care Record Office.
Classified note from Dr E M Fisher offering to exchange or trade a piano no box or a runabout bogey with some difference in value. The contact line lists 9315 use.
Local notices show Mrs Ida Mendenhall a dress and cloak maker at 401 North Pa corner 4th Street. Moth L B Boehner the jeweler advertises cheaper prices on garments and related items.
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