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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1906
Page
2
The Record endorses Governor Hagerman's territorial reapportionment plan and calls for new conventions to nominate legislators. It credits Judge Bateman with gambling stance and notes ex Mayor Hinkle's sidewalk legacy while Roswell and Chaves County Democrats pledge renewed unity and action.
At the Boise irrigation congress the policy of setting aside large western lands as forest reserves sparked a bitter debate. Clifford Pinchot defended Roosevelt’s aim to use public lands well while Senator Hepburn criticized the policy as misdirected and urged adherence to statutes. The discussion touched on land use, water, and regional interests.
The article notes Congressman Reeder of Kansas endorsing Pinchot administration amid forest reserve controversies. It also lists a land sale notice from the Roswell New Mexico land office dated May 8 1906 offering 100 tons per year alfalfa capacity and 160 acres unimproved land at 15 per acre, with a contest regarding home stead entry 4810 by Fannie B Frost and notice of appearance on September 22 1906.
Excursions announce round trip rates for the Odd Fellows’ celebration at Carlsbad New Mexico on September 9 1906 and Roosevelt County Fair at Portales New Mexico September 13 to 15 1906. Rate four dollars for the Carlsbad trip with selling dates September 8 and 9 and a September 10 deadline. Roosevelt County Fair round trip four dollars eighty with selling dates September 13 14 and 15 and a September 16 deadline.
The notice proclaims perfection and good times to visit the shop. It boasts two top workmen, claims shoes prevent lameness, and invites trials at a rubber tire headquarters. Signed R. F. Cruse.
Northbound arrivals and departures listed with times 10 30 a m 10 50 a m and 4 00 p m 4 10 p m. Agent M D Burns signs the railroad timetable notice for schedule reference.
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