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Newspaper
Roswell Daily Record
Location
Roswell, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
2
The passage critiques Taft as failing to spell out how he will carry Roosevelt era reforms and notes contrasts with J Bryan and Roosevelt era aims. It cites figures on the United States postal department budget and Britain’s profit, and argues for clearer commitment to the Republican platform and public welfare.
Fragmentary passage notes three western communities New Mexico Nevada and California and an eastern Pennsylvania locale as focal points for local option laws. The phrasing is unclear but points to governance action on local alcohol or related regulations.
Territorial papers flood the week with reports of murders burglaries and thefts while critics frame the region as lawless and chaotic, urging stronger governance and policing to restore order.
In New York a fusion slate forms with three candidates set to unite forces. The move signals momentum and a potential easy path against the Tigers in the upcoming contest.
The record notes that the bank guarantee law enables paying out dollar for dollar to depositors in a defunct bank. Without it, depositors would face long delays and possible only a fraction of their money. The sank guarantee law has come to stay.
The Albuquerque Journal cites a Cleveland Leader editorial arguing it remains essential to travel to learn the news. It highlights Roswell, New Mexico, as a starting point for visitors who then must travel about twelve miles to see further sights.
Report notes one balloon contestant exceeded the city boundary and had to land a few miles outside New York as the dirigible race from New York to Albany continued. Secretary of War Dickinson is said to have received a gold medal for rescuing a lawyer from drowning ten years ago.
A bank in Oklahoma collapsed on Tuesday triggering concern across the financial sector as reports of rapid losses surfaced yesterday and drew attention from regulators and investors.
An invitation to try the finest candies including chocolates bon bons caramels and mixed candies. The offer welcomes you and the giver at every house and invites you to stop in for a sample to take on your call tonight.
President Taft arrives at the Alaska Yukon Exposition grounds in Seattle for Taft day. He inspects pavilions and decor, plans luncheon at the Exposition club New York State building, and delivers an afternoon address in the natural amphitheatre with governors Brady Benson Hay and Premier McBride among speakers. A welcome by J E Chilberg and a ball follow in the Washington State Building.
A brief catalog style line promising national pricing and savings. The item notes a nationwide sales angle with a compact slogan. No specific people places events or dates are provided.
Roswell schools report crowded classrooms yet high morale as Central and High School pupils begin a promising year. New literary societies form at the High School and teachers from Roswell join city efforts to improve English, art, geography, and music with strong support from the community and visiting educators.
GN Amis, contractor, began a modern two story frame dwelling for Rufus W. Smith on west Fifth Street just west of the Dabbs boarding house. It will mirror the Dabbs home and be occupied by Mr. Dabbs and family. A larger kitchen will enhance serving the boarding house’s needs.
Simple notice directing readers to purchase sweet potatoes and onions at Hondo Garden located in South Sea area with a contact phone showing two rings.
W. C. Hawkins, former Portales editor and prominent city figure, named U S commissioner at Montoya New Mexico by Judge Alford W. Cooley of the Sixth Judicial District at Alamogordo.
The store reports a new shipment of china and crocks at its usual low prices. M. S. Boyer rode the passenger run north this morning dressed as a conductor to fill in for Frank McDaniel who is on a thirty day vacation.
Roswell listings show Chaves County Abstract Co with F. P. Gayle manager offering reliable abstracts. Roswell Title & Trust Co and The Bonded Abstract and Security Co ensure titles and loans. Independent Hardware wholesales and retails goods. Crude Oil promoted for cooking and heating with burner demonstration at 208 East 5th St. Owen Campbell seeks tents.
A collection of classified notices listing butcher shops, billiard halls, horse-shoeing, livery services, cab lines, blacksmithing, apple boxes, and piano tuning. Notable entries include U. S. Meat Market promising quality, George B. Jewett’s billiard room, Lon Holland’s new Virginia Avenue shop, Orient and Palace livery lines with contact numbers, Kemp Lumber for crates, and Bernard Pos with piano tuning credentials. The material reflects era advertising and service variety.
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