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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
2
Long, mixed rural update from Knowles detailing residents traveling to Lovington Gaines county business, farm activities and crop prospects, livestock losses to coyotes, and local social visits plus brief mentions of a church meeting Tatum and a loan association meeting.
Hearing before Judge Tadge Jt McClure addressed whether injunction against dam operations should be permanent. The court ruled the river’s normal flow must pass continuously while allowing the dam to pass water, keeping Tansill Lake at a steady level and preventing emptying and refilling cycles. Both reservoirs will stay full to provide full power from the waterway.
Mr and Mrs Tom Shipp traveled to Midland Texas last week and bought a Quick Six returning with success. Walter Welch visited from his ranch northwest of town on urgent business Thursday. Colonel Frank Hallimark, recently ill, showed slight improvement. Mud Markley toured Lovington district last weekend. Jo and HV Weight visited Lovington for cattle business. S Teague planted ninety acres of maize kaffir and cane and plans forty more after rain. Mr and Mrs M Ray rode through Knowles en route to Midland. Mrs Mamie Wright visited Claud Chance on the ranch Friday.
Town of Carisnad Trustees adjourned session hears Dearborne Hardware account dispute. Julian Smith authorized to investigate and decide final payment. Fire truck purchase discussed with R Ohnemus proposing chassis with chemical tanks already owned. noted existing tanks are of high quality.
The Carlsbad Town Trustees approve a $1400 one ton six cylinder truck chassis purchase moved by W A Poore and seconded by C C Sikes. A $1200 pump project and irrigation gear is discussed with committee appointment. Culverts proposed at $1 per running foot. June 12 1917 meeting notes include sinking fund investment in Liberty Loan Bonds and a $500 warrant authorization.
Carlsbad Town Board held a June 18 1917 meeting to appoint a Town Recorder. Robert Torser was discussed and warrants drawn for salaries. motions covered hydrant placement, well repair, and sprinkler tax lien adjustments. Regular July 2 1917 session approved bills and adjourned to August 9 1917.
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