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Newspaper

Roswell Daily Record

Location

Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1940

Page

6

Rival Views Heated Debate On Roosevelt Or Willkie

The piece notes a late night radio segment scheduling rival views and Olympia Lewis may reveal his choice between Roosevelt and Willkie. Herbert Hoover opened the campaign with a Columbus speech urging Willkie and criticizing the New Deal as steering toward socialistic economic drift. Democrats push intensified campaigning in the Midwest with continued speeches.

Lewis Roosevelt Willkie Herbert Hoover Columbus Ohio

Fancy young turkeys at 30c per pound dressed

Whatley Produce Co offers well matured dressed and drawn young turkeys at 30 cents per pound. Also stock of other poultry across classes. Call 418 at 10 25th or place your classified in No. 11.

Whatley Whatley Produce CO

Wool markets ease after weeks of busy trading

Boston October 25 The Commercial Bulletin notes a lull after three weeks of intense activity as demand remains fair and prices hold firm to slightly higher. Opening bids for 17,000,000 yards of army fabrics overshadow market activity while 18 ounce serges rise about 35 cents per yard for large producers. Civilian demand stays erratic with foreign markets little changed. Australia and South America show more buying. Western activity shrinks due to scarce wool, Mohair remains slow with steady prices.

Australia South America

Seeing Nellie Home at Glenweiser's Libation Salon

Hawkshaw argues Roswell relies on local merchants for civic progress and progress needs, noting the phono film Seeing Nellie Home has no fakery. He cites merchants handling merchandise on approval and returning items months later as part of a broader business practice.

Glenweiser Emerson Nellie Roswell

Dave Wolf Declines Willkie Speaking Honor

Rumors say Dave Wolf will refuse the honor of speaking for Wendell Willkie as his shoe business requires his constant supervision. The claim notes Wolf’s demanding footwear enterprise could prevent public speaking duties.

Dave Wolf Wendell Willkie

Armory hosts weight lifting contest on September tenth

The Armory will hold a weight lifting contest on September 10. The Tri State Contest is sponsored by the Ad Club with cooperation from the Chamber of Commerce.

Armory Ad Club Chamber of Commerce

Will Lawrence Calls for Full Support at Weekend Games

Will Lawrence addressed the Ad Club asking for 100 percent backing during the upcoming weekend football contests. He urged members to attend and encourage crowd turnout.

Will Lawrence

Richardson Showcases Two New Signs by Doyle

G. K. Richardson appears with a beaming countenance as he contemplates two new signs created by Larry Doyle. The image captures a moment of pride and collaboration between local figures in the signmaking venture.

G. K. Richardson Larry Doyle

Roswell Drug Impresario Returns Amid Farce of Claims

M. S. Hamilton of Roswell Drug is back at work in a burst of activity denying Monday reports and asserting that he did not return or know of any return. The remark ties to a claim about marital life, noting that fifty percent of married couples are women.

M. S. Hamilton Roswell

Inventory Work By B V Elizey Amid Weather Prep

B V Elizey counts empty oil cans for stock and builds stoves in response to a forecast of bad weather by John Halter. The report notes preparation and ongoing labor as seasonal conditions loom.

B. V. Elizey John Halter

The Tackle That Failed book notice in Roswell

A forthcoming Wilder Stories publication titled The Tackle That Failed by Earl Packenham is announced to appeal to Roswell pheasant chasers. The review hints at thrills of shooting pheasants and dramatic flying tackles, ending with nostalgia as the pheasant escapes.

Wilder Stories, Inc Roswell Pheasant Chasers Earl Packenham

Galveston Cotton Prices Steady With Mixed Sales

Galveston on October 25 reports spot cotton steady at 5 down mid dling 9.30 for the day. Sales reach 400 bales as market activity remains modest in the Gulf port.

Galveston

Dr T E Boggs Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted

Dr T E Boggs at 309 N Main St offers eye exams and glasses ground in house by expert technicians. Broken lenses can be immediately duplicated. Phone 2 for appointment.

T. E. Boggs N. Main St

Mitchell Charges (Continued From Page One)

Mitchell attacks political royalists in New Mexico and questions Ceferino Quintana on changes to the primary law. At Las Cruces rally Robert Botts challenges Quintana's statements while Herman Crile and others press for strict Rio Grande compact enforcement and education reforms.

Rotary Maurice Miera Mitchell New Mexico GOP Zinns Kelehers Gallegos Quintanas Miles Ceferino Quintana Dona Ana Robert Botts Botts Las Cruces Herman Crile Las Vegas Tucumcari Democratic Party Crile

Seek Funds Sponsor WPA Projects in Four NM Counties

State planning board report to Governor Miles urges outside aid to sponsor federal relief projects in Mora Taos Guadalupe and Catron counties. Local bodies cannot adequately sponsor needed work. board plans monthly unemployment condition reports and possible new projects with state or local sponsors.

Santa FE N. M Mora Taos Guadalupe Catron State Planning Board Miles John P. Loughlin

Turkey Crop Becomes U S Largest Ever

Washington reports the United States is fattening and preparing the largest turkey crop in history. Officials say about 15 million birds of the 33.138 million expected will be sold in the next five to six weeks, boosting supplies in cold storage and potentially lowering prices slightly from last year.

Washington

Auto collision near Tucumcari claims two lives

Cooper Stoughton 20 of Seminole Oklahoma died in Tucumcari general hospital from head injuries suffered in a collision west of the town. Richard Spurelle 19 of Shawnee Oklahoma remained in critical condition with slight improvement. Two other people were less seriously injured.

Tucumcari N. M Cooper Stoughton Seminole Okla Tucumcari General Hospital Here Richard Spurelle Shawnee Spurelle Stoughton

Browder Claims Communist Ballot Bar In New York

Earl Browder told the senate campaign expenditures committee that the Communist party was barred from the New York ballot to aid the Democratic ticket. Sol A. Rosenblatt, counsel for the Democratic National Committee, denied the claim.

Washington Earl Browder Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee New York State Sol A. Rosenblatt Democratic National Committee

Flynn accuses GOP of stirring religious hatred campaign

Democratic national chairman Edward J. Flynn charged on October 25 that the Republican drive was an effort to incite religious hatred and denounced the campaign as slimy and dishonest in New York reporting.

New York Edward J. Flynn

No Sports Czarball tournament rule request

The proposal requires host teams to advise guest teams of prospective officials at least five days before the contest, ensuring timely officiating information and smoother game operations. It outlines a formal notice timeline for coordinating officials for scheduled matchups.

Classified Notice Fragments Include Rentals and Help Wanted

The clipped text advertises a bookkeeper position with box reference and qualifications, multiple apartments for rent at 208 N Kentucky and 605 South Main, a sale of a small business with low overhead, and contact notes for Box Ware Record. It includes dates in October flagged as 10-2513c 10-25t1c 10-25t6c and a Camp reference.

New York Stocks Close October 25 Trading Roundup

Stocks ended mixed with AmAil at 60 3/4 and KroGro at 31 1/8. Listings include AmCan 94, NatCash 13 1/2, AT&T 162 5/8, BoeingA 15 7/8, Gen Elec 34 1/2, US Steel 63 3/8, and many others across industries, reflecting varied market movements.

New York AmAil KroGro AmCan Amc&f NatCash Amr&fpo AmPo&Lt NatLead Amr&ss Natpo&l Amrmil Noama AmSmel NoAmCo At&t Penney AmTob Dodge AmWool Phillips Att&sf Psvcnj AvtCorp RepStl BendAv ReyTob BethStl SafeStr Boeinga SearsRo Borger Shellyo Briggsm Simmon Bulova Chrysler SocVac Cityi&f Colig&e Sperryc Com&So ConsCop StdoOile ConsEdi ConsOil Stdonj ConCan TexCorp Conoild TexGulf CrucSil UnoOile CurtWrt UntAire Douga Eastmn UntCor Fireston Usgyp GenElec Usinal GenFod Uspipe GenMils Usrubb GenMet Ussmel Goodwh Ussteel Goodyr Wsunt GtWsSu Wsairb HollySu We&m

Spot Cotton in New Orleans Steady with Decline

New Orleans cotton trades closed steady with a three point drop. Sales reached 9,475 bales as spot prices showed mid daily middling around 9.51 cents.

New Orleans

Chicago Produce Market Report Oct 25

Chicago receipts and prices for butter eggs and poultry show firm or unchanged levels. Butter receipts total 608,794. eggs 3,332. poultry live trades include 37 trucks with hens geese easier, chickens steady, hens over 5 pounds 14 1/2, 5 pounds and under 12, geese old 12 young 12. other prices unchanged.

Chicago

Wool Demand Slows in Boston Market Despite Firm Local Prices

In Boston on Oct 25, demand for greasy combing domestic wools slackened while asking prices stayed firm for fine and half blood grades. Trade volume remained modest and largely within earlier weekly ranges. Foreign wool demand also eased compared with the start of the week.

Boston USDA

New York Wool Futures Slip on Hedge Pressure

New York wool market closed with top futures down five to ten points. October contracts halted at noon at 125.0, up forty points, then forward positions eased under hedge selling pressure. December 108.5, March 100.5, May 96.5. spot standard tops 129.0. Bid-bid.

New York

New York Cotton Futures Climbdown on Oct 25

Cotton futures closed lower with Dec at 9.55 56, Jan 9.47N, Mar 9.54, May 9.44N, July 9.26, Oct 8.85N. Middling spot named 9.80N, noting nominal N status.

NEW York Cotton New York Jly

Teaching Task Advances and State School Transportation Plan

The article reports on secret provisions for synchronizing Nazi and Communist propaganda worldwide, with emphasis on France. It notes Grace Corrigan’s recommendation for New Mexico to assume control and funding of the $1,000,000-a-year school transportation system. A cooker fire at 1306 W. 6th caused no damage after firefighters were summoned.

Middle Rio Grande France Grace Corrigan New Mexico W. 6Th

Wall Street stocks slide stalls as buyers buoy early fall

In New York on Oct 25 activity steadies after an early market drop with a transfer of 511,100 shares. Notable gains appear in Eastern Air Lines American Airlines United Air Lines Transcontinental & Western Air Pan American Airways U S Steel Bethlehem Crucible Steel Great Northern Santa Fe Du Pont Sperry U S Rubber and Goodyear, while Dow components like Douglas, Chrysler and Kodak lag. Detroit reports the automotive output at the third highest weekly rate since 1937 amid uneven bonds and commodities.

Wall Street New York Eastern Air Lines American Airlines United Air Lines Transcontinental & Western Air Pan American Airways U. S. Steel Bethlehem Crucible Steel Great Northern Santa Fe du Pont Sperry U. S. Rubber Goodyear

Market Bulletin Curbs and Oil Stocks list

CURB MARKET NEW YORK October 25 Close. Almanum Co Am 159 3 4 Am Book 35 3 4 Ark Nat Gas Pf 8 1 2 Bliss IFW 14 1 8 Cities Service 5 3 4 Duval Tex Sul 7 1 2 El Bond Sh 6 1 8 Ford Met Ltd 1 1 4 Humble Oil 57 1 4

Chicago Grain Market Prices Reported for Wheat Corn and Oats

Chicago grain quotes show wheat closing Dec 86 1 2 to 87 Dec May 85 to 85 1 8 Jly 80 1 2 5 8 Corn Dec 62 3 8 to 62 1 4 May 62 7 8 Jly 62 7 8 Oats Dec 35 1 8 May 24 1 4 Jly 32 1 8 Wami Ads continue to run for results.

U.S. Bonds Market Update From New York

Treasury notes and government bond quotes shown for 3 1/4s 45-43 108.21 and 4 1/4s 52-47 120.26. Fed Farm Mtg yields listed at 2 3/4s 47-42 103.16. Home Owners Loan quotes unquoted.

U. S. Bonds New York Treasury Fed Farm

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