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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1917
Page
2
Mullane Editor and Manager listed as second in command for a local paper at Darksbad New Mexico. Rates shown include one year in advance, six months in advance, and one month in advance with sample copies available.
Warrants were issued for Rev. dB Nichols pastor of the Tatum Baptist Church and Willis Hendrix, election judges, in the recent Law county bond election. They were arrested in Lovington after church services and jailed in the county jail until District Attorney Dow ordered their release. Tatum Lovington tensions rose from the county creation fight as crowds demanded their freedom.
The text notes armed guards at coal company property and bans on weapons. It mentions unrest and a meeting at the district attorney's office, with references to individuals including Gene Medarin and Mine Princes Sey. The piece alludes to a San Simon ranch visit and potential travel to Carlsbad for a few days.
Fragmented lines invoke Allied forces and war concerns with references to wings, boldiers, and enemies. The text weaves General imagery of vigilance and conflict, mentioning France and America and a vigilante figure without clear events or dates.
An excerpted wartime column describes trench warfare tricks and ruses. It notes using decoys and dummy figures to mislead the enemy, feigned retreats to draw fire, and careful reconnaissance to exploit weak points. It emphasizes wearing down enemy nerves and keeping up constant pressure.
Mrs BE M Spence of Dallas is in Baptist hospital after a very serious operation. Her recovery is doubtful. Mrs Moore may travel to Dallas in the morning after receiving a telegram stating the operation was performed yesterday and she is doing well.
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