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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1933
Page
7
Public notice text appears from Roswell Daily Record indicating republication rights and Associated Press material may be used. The fragment notes March 2 1879 act reference and exclusive use restrictions for reproduction of provided dispatches and the newspaper.
The piece warns that prices for essentials and many goods will surge this winter, urging immediate prudent purchases without reckless spending. It notes the national impact of rising costs on the poor and the need to align price increases with buying power amid ongoing economic strain. It also discusses erosion from overgrazing and timber cuts, urging restoration and better water management to prevent flood damage, citing New Mexico as an example. It covers highway commission talks between New Mexico and Texas officials, criticizing apparent prioritization of cross-state road plans over southern New Mexico interests.
On a London doctor’s voyage from England to New York and Havana, Gold Franklyn and her half brother Barney Pierce plot amid a shipboard mix of Doria Hathaway, Dorrance, and Elverton. Gip Alen appears as a glamorous temptress’s partner in a dangerous plan to provoke jealousy and secure advantage.
The piece riffes on school vacation, governor Seltzman and the cost to taxpayers, notes Texas dominating tennis honors despite misses, muses on Labor Day meaning for workers, and a Plymouth library collection chronicling Pilgrim era artifacts including King Philip’s sun barrel, Elder Brewster’s print, Bryant’s poem, and a Cape Cod wreck exhibit.
An observer notes that heavy rain, washed out bridges, ruined highways, and overgrazing may connect, suggesting if farms near Tucumcari laid terraced fields and ranges were grazed properly, deaths from disasters might be reduced. The speaker admits uncertainty about the actual situation.
W C T U column argues government liquor sales fail to solve liquor problems. Cites figures from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Montreal, British Columbia and Ontario boards. Claims bootlegging rose 111 percent, drunkenness up 53 percent among women, hard liquor up 50 percent after beer parlors opening, and Ontario spending 31 million weekly.
Berthold M. Spitz age 73 longtime Albuquerque postmaster of 12 years and resident for 51 years died last night after pneumonia following emergency surgery for appendicitis. Funeral services were held today. He is survived by his widow.
The National Monument completed in 1888 dominates the skyline above church spires and Town Hall. Its octagonal pedestal holds four wing figures depicting Pilgrim ideals Morality Law Freedom and Faith with scenes from Delft Haven to Plymouth and Mayflower names, designed by Hammatt Billings and aided by Oliver Ames.
The Rev L Smith reflects on living honorably and peacefully enduring neighborly moves. He urges pride in self-respect over popularity and notes that honest deeds yield meaningful memories, while warning against vanity and false triumphs. The piece closes with a brisk community tone and a Want-Ad plug.
Doris Blake urges newlyweds to steer clear of rude ageist and sexual innuendo from older friends. She warns such talk humiliates brides and grooms and advises changing the subject with polite firm response to preserve respect for marriage.
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