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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1910

Page

2

Patriotism in commerce prompts home buying push

A Lynn Massachusetts editorial urges readers to favor local merchants over distant mail order houses. It argues that keeping money in the community supports schools, lighting and civic improvements, lowers taxes, and strengthens the local economy.

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Voters Pressure Lawmakers After Last Congress

In a move reflecting discontent with the prior session, 78 members of the shift from the governing group agreed to remain at home by their constituents. The tally suggests many more could fail in elections, signaling broad public dissatisfaction with the last congress.

Roswell Fans Await World Series Edge Exclusively

Baseball fans in Roswell are on edge as the city prepares for a series to decide the United States championship. The Record will provide exclusive returns, with readers getting the latest on the twist of reasoning that fans associate the US title with a world championship.

United States Roswell

Roswell Brings Local Support for New Mexico Military Institute

The article emphasizes Roswell residents' strong interest and financial stake in the success of the New Mexico Military Institute, noting the Institute’s location in Roswell and its direct appeal to the territory’s people.

New Mexico Military Institute Roswell

High School Building Rising in South Roswell

The new high school in South Roswell is under rapid construction. Walls have reached the second story and the structure shows signs of a fine, sturdy building with quality materials and workmanship.

South Roswell

Roswell Shows Signs of Growth with New Additions

Citizens observe continued development as Roswell adds to its county court house high school and several smaller structures. The lines between old and new architecture emphasize the town’s ongoing vitality.

Roswell Nouse

Constitutional Convention Shows Signs of Progress

The constitutional convention finally reveals measurable movement as delegates negotiate key provisions and debate foundational language. Observers note cautious optimism amid procedural hurdles and ongoing committee work shaping the document ahead of a potential vote.

Constitutional Convention

Convention Adopts Rules and Prepares for 60 Day Session

Delegates have adopted rules and plan to work in earnest. If indications hold, the convention could run the full sixty days unless the constitution is ready for final approval. Reports suggest the latter is near.

Roswell as a future major hub in New Mexico

The speaker argues Roswell will grow to exceed Santa Fe and Albuquerque in age and stature, claiming its natural advantages will push it to be the largest population center. The piece frames Roswell as an eventual dominant urban area in the territory.

Roswell New Mexico Santa Fe Albuquerque

Government health service shields U S from cholera threat

Despite widespread worry about Asiatic cholera and plague in Russia and Italy, experts say the danger to the United States is overblown. The government’s health services are vigilant and prepared to prevent any foothold of the disease locally.

United States Russia Italy

Taxation fairness at constitutional convention debates

The article argues the new state must fix tax collection methods to prevent regional inequities. It notes the current New Mexico system skews the burden, with Colfax County showing fewer than one taxpayer per five voters and Chaves County having two taxpayers per vote, highlighting southeastern underrepresentation and calls for reform.

New Mexico Colfax Chaves County

Santa Fe Uproar Over Initiative in Constitution

Reports indicate no strong move to place initiative and referendum in the constitution for the masses. A recent vote showed 30 in favor of the people and 63 for gang control, with hopes the measures may be added but in a practically useless modified form. The proposal would raise petition thresholds to twenty five percent, still too high to be effective.

Santa Fe Tanis

The Sphere of Woman Says Homemaking Is Key

In a Ladies' World excerpt the call is for educated conscientious women as homemakers over professional roles. the piece argues the home is humanity's safeguard and the name of a mother is vital to national welfare.

Reward Offered for Missing Sorrel and Buckskin Mare

A ten dollar reward is offered for a sorrel stallion with M on the left shoulder and W on the left thigh and a buckskin mare branded with a buckle on the left shoulder. They disappeared from North Spring River in late June. Finder should notify E. M. Watson, Roswell, to claim the reward.

North Spring River E. M. Watson Roswell

Christmas Photos Prompt at Bakerwell Studio

Bakerwell Studio offers quick completion for Christmas photos now. Located at 207 West 4th, customers are urged to schedule early for prompt service.

Bakerwell Studio West

New Meat Market Opens at 2nd and Main in Roswell

Roswell debuts a new meat market at 2nd and Main opposite Joyce-Pruit Co. It boasts a clean, up-to-date store managed by W. E. Mansell, a veteran meat cutter known for cleanliness and courtesy. Several stockmen back the venture to secure the best meats obtainable.

Roswell 2Nd and Main Joyce-Pruit Co W. E. Mansell

J. D. Cully & Co Plumbers Ad

J D Cully and Company plumbers situated at 521 North Main advertise scientific plumbing at reasonable prices and guarantee satisfaction.

J. D. Cully & CO N. Main

Pumpkin yam sweet potato offer at grocer

Ask your grocer for the pumpkin yam sweet potato 6 Ibs for 25c. 126

William Randolph Bledsoe a Virginia educator and officer

Biographical sketch of William Randolph Bledsoe born in Staunton Virginia in 1885. Lists family lineage prominent Staunton bankers and lawyers, siblings, education at Washington and Lee University and Virginia institutions, government service as immigration commission agent, NMMS instructor, and early leadership roles in student organizations and the yearbook Calyx. Describes his scholarly nature, friendships, and esteem from NMMS colleagues.

William Randolph Bledsoe Staunton Augusta County Virginia Thomas A. Bledsoe Edmonia Page Bledsoe Edwin P. Bledsoe Little Rock Ark Charleston W. Va Rosewell P. Bledsoe Louisville W. & L. University Lexington Immigration Commission Department of Commerce and Labor Washington & Lee Univ Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Taeta Nu Epsilon Sigma College Senate Pi Alpha Nu Calyx Washington and Lee H. M. Dow J. M. O’brien R- B. Pruit R. R. Brown B. F. Harlow

First Presbyterian Church Accepts Dr. Alexander Resignation

At a congregational meeting the First Presbyterian church accepted the resignation of pastor Dr. W. C. Alexander tendered two weeks earlier. The move takes effect November 1 and the minister will remain in Roswell for the winter. the church made no immediate arrangements for a successor.

First Presbyterian Church W. C. Alexander

Reception Tonight for Rev P T Ramsey at M E Church

A reception is set for this evening at 7 30 at the M E church South honoring Rev P T Ramsey and his wife. All church members and friends are invited to attend.

M. E. Church South P. T. Ramsey

Roswell hosts Masonic Grand Lodge visit from Clovis couple

Mr and Mrs Otis Jones traveled from Clovis to Roswell on Saturday night for a weeklong stay to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge activities. The pair plans to tour local sights and participate in lodge events.

Mrs. Otis Jones Clovis Roswell Masonic Grand Lodge

McNatts Visit for Masonic Grand Lodge Sessions

Mr and Mrs E B McNatt traveled from Artesia to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge sessions and stay with hosts Mr and Mrs S Totzek.

E. B. MceNatt Artesia Masonic Grand Lodge S. Totzek

Freeman Couple Head to Dallas for Pharmacist Post

Mr and Mrs Witt Freeman depart tomorrow for Dallas to establish their home Mr Freeman will work as a pharmacist with Crowdus Drug Company at the new post The move follows his appointment in the Dallas firm and marks a fresh start for the couple in Texas.

Mrs. Witt Freeman Dallas Mr. Freeman Crowdus Drug Company

Property Exchange Offer From Title & Trust Co

A Portland firm invites exchange offers for property here and lists a good array of properties in other states. They ask interested parties to communicate what they have and what they want in return.

Title & Trust Co

Will Stinkard Heads to Clifton for New Job

Will Stinkard left this morning for Clifton A T where he has a job. Francis Weng returned Saturday evening from a stay at Artesia.

Will Stinkard Clifton A. T Francis Weng Artesia

Miss Francis Austin Returns from Artesia Visit

Miss Francis Austin arrived Saturday evening after a brief stay in Artesia, concluding her trip with plans to resume daily routines.

Miss Francis Austin Artesia

Otto Hedgecoxe Returns After Month on Plains Visit

Otto Hedgecoxe came in yesterday from a month's stay at Tis ranca, east on the plains.

Otto Hedgecoxe Tis Ranca

Trade Loyalty and Our City

An excerpt discusses loyalty as a powerful but potentially misguided sentiment. It contrasts loyal talk with active, intelligent support for family, friends, country, ideals, and the home city, questioning when loyalty remains constructive versus sentimental.

Armstrong Heads to Dexter for Week of Farm Work

T. M. Armstrong left this morning for Dexter to spend a week tending his farm and overseeing ongoing work.

T. M. Armstrong Dexter

Kimbrough Family Arrives in Roswell from Princeton

E. R. Kimbrough and his mother have arrived from Princeton Indiana to establish their home in Roswell.

E. R. Kimbrough Mother Princeton Ind Roswell

Miss Willie Belle Beavers Heads to Los Angeles for Christmas Visit

Miss Willie Belle Beavers departed this morning for Los Angeles to visit friends and remain away until Christmas.

Willie Belle Beavers Los Angeles

Harley Foster Returns From Clarinda Visit

Harley Foster has returned from his trip to Clarinda Iowa where he had been visiting since March 16.

Harley Foster Clarinda

Remember our prices are always the lowest on diamonds

The jeweler L B Boeller announces he offers the lowest prices on diamonds.

L. .B. Boellner

Seventy Acres Irrigated Land Near Will Sell

Seventy acres of irrigated land near Will for sale under Hondo Reservoir with water rights. Land is under fence and partly cultivated. Inquiries welcomed through Roswell agents with price quote. Address L. H. Hallam Brownsville Texas. Century Tailors advertise dry cleaning and alterations.

Hondo Roswell L. H. Hallam Brownsville Texas D-W

Fresh cut flowers advertised by Roswell Flora Co

Roswell Flora Co advertises fresh cut flowers with manager F D Santheson and Paone Rural No 8 90110 CS.

Roswell Flora] Co F. D. Santheson Mgr Paone Rural No

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