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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1917
Page
2
Notice shows Carlsbad New Mexico post office entry dated April 15 1917 under the act of March. Publication by Carlsbad Printing Company states daily service Sundays excepted.
The report says the Gallup action targeted several corrupt locals who sided with striking workers seeking higher wages. The sheriff arrested a number of bent citizens and deported them, claiming they sympathized with the workers.
Elks of Roswell organize a special train trip to Carlsbad on August 16 for a monster barbecue. The excursion includes stops at Hagerman Dexter Lake Arthur and Artesia with a brass band and a wartime wood goat for old friendships. The round trip fare is five dollars per person and many Carlsbad Elks expect to attend Queen barbecue that day.
Everett Grantham spent a day in Albuquerque visiting with B Company boys and a sister visit with Mrs Dean Smith. He returned yesterday afternoon after a delightful tour of the west.
The University announces Rhodes Scholarships for New Mexico for 1918 1920 1921 and 1923. Winners receive three years study at Oxford with 300 pounds annually. Eligibility requires US citizens age 18 to 25 residing in New Mexico and having completed substantial study in an American degree program. Examinations will be held October 2 3 1917 at State University Albuquerque.
Phoenix Arizona Attorney General Jones issues an opinion to Adjutant General Harris denying removal or abolition of the office. Governor Campbell requests resignation after declaring the adjutant general's office vacant. Meanwhile ranch owner Taylor discussed cattle movements with W. W. Smith, noting 195 head of cattle and 00 head of horses to be moved.
A rare treat for Carlabad residents as Miss Elizabeth Print of Roswell performs in a September song recital. Proceeds support Red Cross relief, with Miss Print praised by leading musical journals for her wide range and tonal finesse. She is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A Pruit of the Joyce Pruit Company.
Samuel Brownell from Wyoming wins rough riding, Mrs Edwart Wright of New Mexico takes rough riding for women, Edward Eddie from Oklahoma tops steer bulldogging, John Murrah of New Mexico wins steer roping, Ruth Parton of Washington claims trick and fancy riding, Harry Walters of Colorado earns trick and fancy roping, Samuel Garrett of Oklahoma among winners.
Mrs. Fannie Bounds did not drown herself and is jailed in Carlsbad awaiting Sheriff Reotor. A man named John Fry helped her, and they were captured west of Lakewood after a tip from Eddy County officers. The Roswell News notes state total state and county indebtedness with numerous county tallies and city debts across New Mexico.
Richard M Thorne his wife and children Wallace and Agnes traveled from Carlsbad Saturday to visit the family of his brother Harry in Sandy. They left this morning to spend a few weeks at Polaris Springs.
Santa Fe Aug 5 Chief Clerk Rupert F Rapland of the state tax commission reports bonded indebtedness of the state counties municipalities and school districts totals 10 951 758 about 30 per person with an annual interest charge around 1 50 per capita The state debt stands at 1 908 000 counties 2 832 47 87 municipalities 3 ?
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