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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1903
Page
2
Local notes mention a criminal docket Monday in district court and editorial commentary from the Deming Graphic urging New Mexico statehood over merging with Arizona. Mayor Harrison is named as a Democratic presidential candidate with qualities noted for suitability.
Contractor Wallace Hessiden of Albuquerye reports J R Farwell chief engineer of the Santa Fe Central surveying corps has reached Roswell and is working back toward Torrance. The survey for extending the Santa Fe Central railway to Roswell is practically finished.
Mary is 24 years old and twice as old as Ann was when Mary was as old as Amids now. Ann is about 18. Her beau is as old as Mary was when Ann was six years younger than her beau is now, and the difference between Ann and her beau's ages is one seventh of the beau's age. Determine the beau's exact age.
In Estancia on the Santa Fe Central more than 100 lots sold at 100 to 150 dollars each, showing the effect of advertising. The Town Site Co distributed 10000 ecards reading Why not do it now Buy lots in the town site of Estancia, fueling the prairie land boom. Deming Graphic suggests Deming might imitate the tactic.
The London Daily Telegraph comments on the Alaskan Boundary Commission announcement, noting Associated Press credibility on London-centered international issues. It argues that AP’s accuracy makes the Roswell Record announcement noteworthy and likely significant.
The statement notes Roswell residents can read London news at supper table before London papers publish it. It cites AP daily in Roswell and mentions confirmation from other sources. The point highlights the reach of the Associated Press network in delivering timely international information to local communities.
B. F. Hammett, mayor of El Paso, who stayed several days at the Grand Central to inspect property interests three miles south, left on the afternoon train for home. He serves on the World’s Fair Commission and has traveled through St. Louis en route to his residence.
A playful Victorian era word problem asks how old Ann is given Mary’s age milestones. The verse explores ages and relationships and teases with variants such as Mary being twenty four or twelve, seeking a consistent solution and noting whether Ann and Mary are twins.
The W P Turner & Co ad offers multiple Roswell properties for investment and living. It highlights two four room cottages on 50x195 foot lots with artesian wells, a gilt edge Main Street property, 70 acre land near artesian belt, a $500 sheep ranch, and a city block with two cottages priced at $1890 with easy terms. Phone 262.
George Curry of the Phillips Islands travels to the Grand Central on a sick leave. Former chief of police at Manila, he later resigned and was appointed governor of the Islands, arriving in the country about ten days ago.
Roswell machine shops advertise readiness to perform all kinds of blacksmithing and machine work promptly. Carriage and wagon work is promised to be neatly done.
Wanted notice seeking an elderly temperate man for light employment about a house. Promises excellent references. Apply at this office.
City Marshal W R Pilant urges riders to illuminate wheels at night and requests reports of any violations observed beyond his own view.
A single room is available to rent at 411 North Washington for light housekeeping duties.
Advertisement lists five acres at town edge with improvements and water, requesting inquiries at the Record office. Includes sale of a house and ten acres with water, and mentions lenders Hobson Lowe Co and Richey Deltreest with farm loan options.
The Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society held a social at Pastor Dr. C. E. Lukens residence with over thirty members and friends. Activities included drawing at first sight, fortunes by Misses Wallace, and a candy prize won by Miss Jessie Peacock and Mr. H. Thorne.
A chatelaine watch and pin engraved H. F. were found last night at the Coliseum bowling alley. The finder should return them to this office or to Miss Hallie Faison.
The cold storage market shows continued gains as demand and pricing hold steady for New England sausage products, with traders citing steady appetite from retailers and stabilizing supply chains.
Citizens' Bank notice urges leaving name and address to receive a rare opportunity. Tickets priced at 25.10 plus 0.25 execution fee cover a return to Kansas City with extension option to November 10 for a 50 cent deposit. M. D. Burns serves as agent.
R H McCune announces the best plan for building loans in Roswell with the lowest interest rate. He can be reached by phone 56 or at office 402 North Main.
The residence on West Eighth Street for Lewis Fort is nearing completion with P. S. Deming holding the contract and Kemp Lumber Company supplying the materials.
J D Donaldson of St Louis is at the Grand Central as the interior of the Amonett building undergoes remodeling.
Captain Graham and his family of the Salvation Army have relocated to the former military barracks on North Main, bringing new leadership to the local service efforts.
One newly furnished room available for rent with or without board one block east of the post office at 311 North Pecos Street. Akemp Lumber Co. has moved its new office to Fourth Street and invites friends to visit.
The Book Club met at Hobbie farm southeast of the city with Mrs. Tom Hinson hosting. Guests included Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. McClane, Miss McClane, Miss Morley, and Miss Prager. Mrs. Sidney Prager won the literary game prize.
H. Marx of St. Worth arrived this morning and is currently staying at the Grand Central hotel.
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