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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1918
Page
2
The Evening Current lists J. L. Perry as editor and manager. It is entered as second class matter April 14, 1917, at the Carlsbad New Mexico post office under the 1879 act. Published daily, Sundays excepted by the Carlsbad Printing Co.
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From the battle fields in France a call to duty rises for every American. The text urges greater home effort with increased production and reduced consumption to lend to the government supporting soldiers in France.
In Santa Fe on August 5, Democratic leaders rush to select viable candidates for the state convention. Atkinson of Lowell is favored for nomination, with Chaves County expected to get a single slot, while Walton workers push strong delegations. The State Council of Defense prepares for litigation from Hearst’s injunction suit affecting publications in the state.
Gossip suggests Hearst may be a cr for governor and an injunction suit followed by personal damage claims. Democratic counties discuss arrangements to avoid a senate contest and support for Senator Fallhaw’s war records. Walton supporters gain strength if no deal is struck. Lindsey renomination discussed to please Democratic managers.
Arthur Bo Whiberly, editor of The Messenger, announces he will entrain next Monday for Camp Cody to begin training. He explains he did not seek exemption and believes serving is his duty until victory is won, urging readers to persevere and keep faith.
A banquet will honor men leaving tonight for cantonment instruction. Music will accompany the event and attendees are urged to gather to bid farewell. The list includes Mont Allison, Joseph Clay Hirchell, Charlie Buck, John Watles Culpepper, Luther G Vanes, Pan Bletds, Edington Gage, Charles W. Hardin, Chere Franklin Holland, Forest Haughtating, Francisco Mata, Benjamin Po Miller, William B. Mills, Mane Ortle, Thos BK Stith, Walter Robert Wallace, Donald Roland Weldon, Verly Nickdena Wilwon transferred for entrainment, Shafter Ward, Jim A. Ladd transferred from Sonora NM.
The 72 year old mother of W B Rowe from Loving fell yesterday and broke her right arm. She rallied after the fracture was set by a local physician.
Grief spread as Rev A A Davis longtime Presbyterian pastor died at Carlsbad after a health decline. He had just returned from Los Angeles with Mia Davis and daughter Elisabeth at his side, and they were home two weeks. He died Saturday at 2 30 pm. Funeral planned for 10 o clock tomorrow from the home of Mr and Mrs Myron HK Clark. The Current will print a fuller obituary tomorrow.
Thrift shop advocates wartime saving by promoting the purchase of War Savings Stamps. Community supporters urge residents to invest in the program to fund national efforts during the conflict.
A banquet was given to Major Dean Smith at the Crawford last night. Attendees enjoyed informal fellowship with their old friend and fellow citizen. He left early this morning for San Antonio, Texas after a beautiful exhibition at sundown.
Farmer William Krong reports seven acres of alfalfa with a volunteer wheat stand growing in the same area. He notes the wheat is in better condition than last year’s crops and could yield two crops if separable. Nearby James B. Green cultivates alfalfa on 1M acres while grazing 220 hogs.
Albany N Y The operation of baseball pools widespread across the country has been held to be book making by the appellate division of the supreme court third department of New York State.
The Airdome was filled to hear Dr Goodsell of Roswell speak on What America Owes to France and condemn ingratitude toward America. The event featured songs including The Fight is On and America America by Dr Darling of Roswell, with many praising the music. Wo Thurman of Mack River visited the office for a pleasant call and is noted as a valued subscriber to the current.
Otto Teed and Richard Donaldson from Malika visited Sunday to see the bird-man but both declare they are content to stay on solid ground.
A Wartime notice outlines the Pour Minute Men program for the week starting August 6 1918 listing speakers and topics. It names W A Craig J G Grantham F G Tracy W F Mellvain W A Poore Rev Mr Pratt J B Oliver W L Minter and others with outlines and page references. The chairman John W Armstrong asks to be notified of speaker substitutions.
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