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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1940
Page
6
The Roswell Daily Record publication details include office contacts, editors E MASON and EDW L SCA R RITT, advertising staff H B COOLEY, subscription rates, carrier pricing, and notice ofAssociation AP membership. It notes establishment in 1903, second class mail status, and Roswell New Mexico origin.
A 1940 roosevelt era column praises fairs in Clovis Albuquerque and Roswell for morale and economic value while cautioning timber harvests in the mountains. It notes Roswell’s four thousand dollar annual fair cost offset by city county and valley gains and urges moderation to protect watershed and beauty of forests.
Alicia confirms Brule's alleged murder link and pressures Rue toward divorce while warning of police risks. Rue, haunted by a knife hidden in a scarf and a chilling plan, plans escape with Andy's aid as Alicia tightens her grip, hinting at conclusive evidence. The scene shifts to a fresh call for CCC camp applicants in New Mexico.
The 1940 Census records 131 409 881 people in the United States, a seven percent rise the slowest in decades. The piece urges focus on national character over rapid growth and highlights New Mexico’s growing role in defense, agriculture, and manufacturing, plus notes a forthcoming Know Your New Mexico illustrated feature. It also covers local items about the Ligon Game Farm, the Albuquerque Democratic platform event, and brief notices on diamonds, Pratt, and aviation links to England.
A columnist vents about political corruption in New Mexico, criticizing efforts to silence criticism as harmful to the state. The piece cites vote buying and repeated election fraud across counties, recalling past exposure at a Torrance County event, and urges vigilance despite pressure to hush. Contact for classifieds listed as No. 11.
An ad promoting Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin. It touts relief from constipation, claims the syrup Pepsin eases ingestion, notes herb Senna wakes laz y bowels, and highlights child friendliness and tastiness for easy dosing after meals.
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