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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1933
Page
7
The Roswell Daily Record lists editors Grace Bear and Edward Lane, with Walter Wilkins in advertising and circulation by carrier. It states publication as evening except Sunday, with May 19 1902 as a noted date, and notes subscription rates and association with The Associated Press.
In Portales, New Mexico, state laws favoring corporations threaten farmers as motor patrols seize trucks carrying perishable goods to Texas markets. Green beans and tomatoes rush to market to beat delays, but permits costing 100 dollars reduce profits. Daily Portales Valley shipments by truck exceed one thousand dollars, with markets in Fort Worth Dallas Houston and Wichita.
Voters across New Mexico backed three constitutional amendments favoring economy in government and lower taxes, approving limits on real estate taxation while rejecting expansion of judicial districts. Governor Seligman criticized federal road plans as the state presses for fiscal restraint amid opposition from teachers and party factions.
The excerpt voices cautious optimism about highway plans, doubts any state highway commission objections will benefit Texas and El Paso, and contemplates whether the roads bureau will truly dictate highway locations or merely gesture.
Classified ad offering oriental poppies with second year dormant roots priced at $1 per dozen by Mrs. L. H. Weller. Advertisement placed in a local record want ads column.
A brief note lists the evening branch office and Dustin s News Stand as contact points for special delivery services. The message emphasizes convenient access for readers seeking quick home delivery options and local branch coordination.
Artesia New Mexico September 25 AP Cotton gathering proceeds rapidly in the middle Pecos valley with gins running full time Night gin crews to be added to handle one of the largest crops in years Last year 13000 bales were cut short by rains and an early freeze This year the crop is expected to be similarly large though farmers destroyed over 25 percent under government orders Picking price raised from 50 to 60 cents per hundred pounds Local labor supply adequate to meet demand.
News notes Dexter and Mrs Edd Bunch hosting a tea at the Bible home in the west part of Dexter from three to six on Friday afternoon honoring Mrs Edd Bunch. Attendees include Mrs Tom Caffell, Mrs Pearl O'Brian, Mrs Alvin McKnab, Mrs J H Southard, Mrs Jake Bell, Mrs J W Hammen, Mrs H C Garrison, Mrs A B Random, Mrs S A Pritchard and Mrs Billie Brumus. A sweet course was served and Mrs Punch received gifts.
Mr Fenn Mitchell Mrs J A Mitchel and Mrs J W Hammon issued invitations for a dance at Lake Van on Saturday night Sept twenty third. Many local residents attended events in Dexter Roswell and nearby towns with visits to Levelland Cloudcroft and Santa Fe notes detail community engagement and nursing district event.
Dexter school faculty to present the Mossase drama Ymmie Yousen in the auditorium at eight o'clock on October thirteenth under Miss Harper supervision. Save the date for the faculty play and enjoy a strong program.
Greenlee county Arizona and Grant Hidalgo county representatives plan to apply to the state public works advisory board for funds to build a flood control dam on the upper Gila river in Grant county. Gov Seligman pledges emergency work to provide jobs in southern New Mexico. County chambers expect cooperation from the Arizona public works group and Gov Moyer to secure funding. An unrelated wrestling match saw Stanley Rogers defeat Hughie Nichols two falls to one in an exhibition. The Shiprock Indian Fair opens September 26 at the agency with exhibits of Indian products and runs through September 27.
Mrs R C Reid returned from Portales after a pleasant week as guest of Mrs Meyers and enjoying social compliments from local clubs. D L Milk of Colorado plans a winter stay with his brother and sister Mr and Mrs T T Mills in Dexter. Mrs Mitchell hosts a three course chicken dinner at the Armor apartments with pink carnations on the table and Cowra place settings for guests including Mr and Mrs J B Mitchell, Miss Evelyn Bailey, Harris Jarnagan.
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