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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record lists society editors and staff with names such as Mason Baltoe Bear Scamkitt Nemkins and a city editor, along with advertising rates and subscription details. The notice notes second class mail status under federal law and Associated Press rights, reflecting standard 1903 newspaper boilerplate.
A 1933 opinion piece argues cooperatives boost farmer relief and farm income through organization and intermediary roles between government and producers. It highlights cotton from the south, New York producers, walnut growers in California, and farm cooperate efforts as crucial to stabilizing prices and guiding policy without widespread strikes.
The Roswell fair closed Saturday with high attendance and strong exhibits. Residents praised the event for taste and enterprise, noting regional value and the able display of local resources. The paper lauds cooperation across eastern New Mexico, signaling reduced inter-city jealousy and progress.
The New York Sun editorial condemns TVA efforts to cut electric bills to 29 to 60 percent of current rates, arguing NRA policy favors cost adjustment to keep people employed. It warns that government competition with private utilities risks massive private-sector job loss and portrays Muscle Shoals pricing as key to fair sale.
The National Rifle Association advocates event recovery through fair and equitable business practices while the Tennessee Valley Authority slows progress in one of the region’s key industries, complicating efforts to revive local commerce and employment.
Department of the Interior notice from Las Cruces NM on October 7 1933. Jimmie J Walker of Roswell NM files to contest Roy E Wood of Roswell NM on your Homestead Entry serial 044147 made July 14 1931 for E half of section 20 and north half of section 21 township 9 south range 25 east NM P M. Contest alleges entryman never settled or resided thereon. If you fail to answer within twenty days after the fourth publication your entry will be canceled without right to hearing. Date of first publication October 19 1932. Date of second publication October 26 1933. Date of third publication November 2 1933. Date of fourth publication November 1985. Adv Record Want Ads vet Results.
Ad urges readers to avoid laxatives or mineral water for quick mood boosts. It warns digestion issues stem from bowel health and advocates a mineral product costing 25 cents at drug stores. The copy mimics old time pharma marketing with dramatic language about cleansing and energy.
Biographer Neil Starkey is hired by Caroline Bundy to document her mystic father’s life, while associates Tilbury and his wife exert secret influence. Natasha, Caroline’s fiery secretary and Nata Andreyev, a Russian niece, complicate affairs as Neil’s attraction to Natasha collides with loyalty and fear. A planned departure triggers discovery, chaperons, and tense confrontations surrounding a dangerous game.
Hope residents among many travelers visited the Roswell Fair and Artesia Flower Show with couples and families touring the event. Local teachers and students attended events while volunteers and families reported ribbons won for roses and red classes.
Clovis New Mexico October 26 AP no action expected until Saturday along the eastern side of the state yet little indication of participation in the non swel ing campaign. A survey finds only six of twenty agricultural counties showing any strike activity with Roosevelt county alone favoring it. Many counties report no action and some note attempts to organize holiday groups were unsuccessful or inactive due to resignations. Counties listed include Bernalillo Curry Dona Ana Harding Quay Bernalillo etc with widespread inactivity and morale observed as muted.
In Santa Fe, Miss Margaret Reeves reports New Mexico requests 1500 relief money from the federal government with a state match, guiding funds through January. Reeves explains the trip expenses to New York for a child welfare league meeting and notes 159,000 will touch model funds, supporting about 700 families and 29,060 people with various aid.
Washington reports a shift from a 924,000,000 August trade deficit to a favorable 313,000,000 in September. Imports totaled 147,000,000 while exports reached 160,000,000 helped by stronger gold and silver shipments and a favorable exchange rate. Cotton exports and other commodities led the gain, though grains and cotton manufactures declined slightly.
The Chamber of Commerce merchants committee reviewed Buy Now Campaign and National Recovery Administration topics but set no firm plan. A follow up meeting is planned for next Tuesday to shape proposals and invite input from Roswell businessmen. Committee members include Paul Wilmot as chairman and Hial Cobean Logan Hunter Myron Prager and R B Sanders.
Santa Fe October 26 AP The Democratic State Central Committee met to set a November 20 Santa Fe gathering where a national committeeman will be chosen to replace the late Gov Arthur Seligman.
In the New Mexico probate matter of Charles D Keyes deceased Mary W Keyes executrix has filed final report and account and a discharge petition. Judge C C Hill fixed November 10 1923 at the probate court Roswell for hearing to determine heirship and ownership with objections due by that date. Attorney H C Maynard based in Roswell represents the executrix.
In Gallup New Mexico after a smaller national guard presence in the coal strike zone strikers increased pickets to about 800 men women and children. Authorities report renewed hostility as more workers are added while talks continue at Allison Mine and other pits. Brig Gen Osborne Wood plans to return from Washington to review a court martial transcript involving Herbert Benjamin with possible transfer to Santa Fe.
The Justice Department said the admissibility of liquor advertisements in newspapers to the mails is under Postmaster General review. Attorney General Cummins affirmed Reed amendment remains in effect and will endure after repeal, requiring the postmaster general to decide mailability of ads aimed at dry states.
Public hearings on Nazi activities in the United States are set to begin November 14 under House immigration committee Chairman Dickstein. The New York Democrat aims to reveal the truth to the American public.
Los Angeles October meeting of the Western States Taxpayers Association closed after adopting calls for school district consolidation, curbing new building programs, and cutting specialized courses to reduce government costs. Over 400 delegates from eleven states attended as former New Mexico governor H. J. Hagerman warned that federal funds create debts, while Rupert S. Asplund of Santa Fe was reelected secretary-treasurer.
A fragment quotes an unnamed speaker saying that if actions done in Germany were repeated here, they would be shot. The remark contrasts punitive measures abroad with the speaker’s view of local consequences, implying strong political or wartime tensions.
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