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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
4
Direct sale notice from Roswell Seed Co promoting apples gathered from Beer's orchard located 3 1 2 miles southeast of town. Limited supplies remain as winter stock is urged.
Judge G A Richardson writes from Roswell on the heavy labor of drafting the New Mexico constitution. He details committee assignments including judiciary and irrigation, mentions plans for minority reports on salaries and executive offices, and advocates for an elective corporation and railroad commission amid fierce intraparty and special-interest opposition.
Battling Nelson plans a comeback against Anton Lagrave at the Broadway Athletic Club tomorrow. The catch weight fifteen round fight follows Nelson eyeing the light weight title once held from Ad Wolgast. Wolgast's form post injury remains in doubt while Nelson hopes to force a rematch if possible.
The speaker argues for a nonpartisan judiciary and cites ongoing constitutional convention progress. He expects few favored outcomes but notes some aims may be written into the constitution.
An advertisement from Independent Meat Co warns readers that selling meat without a license is illegal and urges customers to buy only from licensed meat markets at their low prices. It emphasizes strict enforcement and market sourcing.
A visit to the site near the Hondo River between Richardson and Pennsylvania avenues shows walls above the first floor windows and confirms the building will be a sizable, creditable addition to the city. Twelve workers—four carpenters, four brick masons, and four helpers—are currently at work on the project.
A Roswell man recounts his self funded trip to college after years of toil. He describes leaving school at sixty days with improved speech and confidence, earning money to pay his way, and returning to take charge of advertising for F. Saipes.
A historical overview notes the shrinking Great American Desert due to irrigation. It cites twelve million acres transformed by dams and canals, 70,000 miles of waterways, and new towns forming around irrigated farms. It highlights government projects, rising land values, settler migration from cities, and ongoing homestead opportunities in Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota, and Oregon.
Santa Fe reports that the apportionment committee projects a legislature of 47 Republicans and 26 Democrats. Based on 1910 census figures, Bernalillo may gain four lower-house seats, while several counties will share districts. Senate distribution suggests 22 seats, with Bernalillo and San Miguel each holding two representatives in the upper chamber.
Cornelius McGillicuddy known as Connie Mack wed Katherine Hollahan in Philadelphia this morning. After the ceremony they proceeded to New York to sail November third for a tour of Europe.
The article notes Republicans hold a safe House majority while Democrats gain relative strength in a forthcoming legislature. A New Mexico apportionment committee, chaired by Eugenio Romero, discusses a five year census based reallocation plan with no increase in total seats until population reaches one million. Members include A. B. Fall, H. O Bursum, and Solomon Luna among others.
The federal grand jury completed its term at 10 30 am returning two indictments and was discharged on petition to the court. Names of the indicted remain protected. court continues work on the smuggling case of Edward M Fink and Jesus Valdeverde.
No dance was held as planned at the Armory. Only a few couples attended, danced a few numbers, and then left.
Co. A. Emmett, a city mail carrier, traveled to Topeka Kansas for the National Christian Convention two weeks ago. He stayed a week visiting friends and then paused in Emporia for two days on his return home.
Elza White will depart tomorrow for his camps at Penasco and be away for about a week or ten days.
Title and Trust Company advertises two small houses for rent at low rates. Contact details are not provided in the readable text.
The Elk Club hosted a farewell dance for Miss Marion McClellan who leaves Roswell for Dallas after a nine month visit with B. H. Bassett. She will return to Hillsboro after a short Dallas stop. A small but cheerful crowd attended on short notice.
Short sale notice lists 25 yards of Calico for 1.00 with price and seller F Snipes advertised for a local bargain event.
The Socialists of New Mexico urge a vote on the proposed state constitution. Members are asked to approve guarantees for assemblage free press and free speech along with initiative referendum and recall. Early reports claim local members voted yes with about 1 800 votes cast in the last election for party members.
Four room house with bath and pantry on one acre of land. Artesian and ditch water available. Majority of the ground is fenced with chicken wire. Desirable home offered by R. H. McNally. 0213.
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