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Newspaper
The Spanish American
Location
Roy, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
1
A Greater Roy article previews a bright future with water works underway a broom factory planned for spring concrete block works and a new school building. Prospects include becoming county seat and business hub within a 30 mile radius attracting homeseekers and energetic settlers.
Rev J S Russel addressed a large audience Sunday evening on the subject Public School System. His sermon was logical and philosophical, clear in views and engaging, earning high praise as an up to date orator.
A compact promotional line suggests Spanish American employment notices as fast efficient options. The note emphasizes reliable service and immediate results.
Rev J S Russell urged in a crowded meeting that schools display the United States flag during school hours. The law, cited from Session Laws, requires school boards to procure and display the flag and set rules for care and custody. If not displayed, the flag must be placed conspicuously in the principal’s room.
Roy outlines plan for a two story four room school building for grades and convert current site into a high school. Bond issue of 9750.00 proposed with 4500010 for the new building and 2500.00 for improvements and grounds. Total indebtness 10000.00 to be paid in ten years with Railway Co. contributing three fourths. Preparations urged for vote at next school board election.
Right Rev. Vitavaul bishop of the Santa Fe Diocese will administer a confirmation in Roy on September 25. He will travel from Springer with Rev. Father Cellier, pastor, and will announce the day’s program.
The article argues for Andrews over Larrazola in the New Mexico territory race. It cites Andrews popularity, past achievements for veterans, schools, and public works, plus shifting native and Democrat support. It notes Larrazola’s weakened prospects and the large voter increases since two years ago. It also reports Dr. M. D. Gibbs choosing Roy to practice medicine and pharmacy.
Farmer Attenton reports a splendid outlook for winter wheat. Soil is good and Turkey Red seed wheat from Kansas drilled deep shows positive results. Floersheim Mere Co. offers Kentucky Press Wheel Drills at nominal charge.
Last Sunday evening Melville Floorsheim of Montoya marked his twenty first birthday at his parents home on the east side. A small group enjoyed ice cream and cake at ten o'clock followed by dancing and a luncheon. His father presented him with a deed for two adjoining town lots near the Hotel Oriental. Guests included Mae McKinney Myrtle Tindall Eva Phelps Yallie Duncan Mamie Goodman Hilda Floorsheim Al Hanson Max Krause Floyd Oglen Floyd Ivey Fred Ogden Earl Darmon Michard Aldridge Eugene Doy Richard Phulon, among others.
Delegate W H Andrews urged the Secretary of Agriculture to provide seed wheat to Roosevelt county farmers hit by drought. The secretary, citing Governor Curry and Andrews, said up to 5,000 bushels may be offered. Farmers who lost seed in April to July should contact the Governor and Andrews.
The Roy Public School will begin Monday September Hth and follow the Territorial Course of Study. First and second grades will be taught by Mrs Anna Scott, while the remaining grades up to the eighth will be taught by the minimum.
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