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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1917
Page
2
The Citizen newspaper announces suspension of publication and cites lack of support and rising costs. Weather mentions recent rain and travel disruptions. Community events described include races, roping, dancing, and preparations for a public gathering with wagons carrying lumber and bread for town residents.
A fragmentary text mentions farmers, land coins, and a proposed action by a land commissioner. It references a date or time frame, speculation on an allotment or sale, and a cautious expectation that a practice will be approved. The passage suggests a context of land management and revenue measures.
A letter questions how to handle a crippled fort soldier unable to report to examiners. It argues drastic measures may be needed for desertion allegations when the man cannot reach the board. Roy Spanish-American weighs in on duty, care, and eligibility for service.
The document details alleged misappropriation in attorney fees for the New Mexico Texas boundary suit. It criticizes Frank W. Clancy and C. A. Larrizola as special counsels and questions the wisdom of appointing Republican allies, arguing that $17,500 could better aid farmers and crop relief.
Mrs. J F Rarey of Long Beach California reports in a self written letter that she is improving and expects to start home soon. She hopes to arrive on or shortly after the 20th instant and sends greetings to her friends.
Mrs Mot Smith entertained at the Rishtwig hotel when she surprised her husband after his return from work. A dinner in the town dining room featured a red white and blue decor and an elaborate chicken dinner. Guests included Bessie Magill Vida Prue Pilrim and the guest of honor.
Ill at home in Albuquerque Tom McLenathen has been well known from here to Los Angeles for school achievements and loyal friendships. His father recalls his work at Roberts Dearharne-hardwit Company store while recovering, and locals wish him well as he plans to follow in his world famous father’s footsteps in varied paths.
An invitation dated August 15 and 16 1917 invites locals to an outdoor carnival at Queen In the Shade of Cedars Pines with dancing, sports, roping races and camping. It promises food and entertainment, urging families to join and support troops bound for duty, while humorously asking attendees to bring gasoline and a spare tire.
A fragmentary verse invites readers to recall home by the fire and endure cold screens and lack of a so called arage while accepting a call to join the people up at Queen.
The duty county council of defense met last Friday to organize electing I Tracy as chairman and Whit Wright as secretary. Absent were P G Tracy C Se WwW Shattuck Hue Moon and others.
Mrs J Laverty and grandson John L Emerson Jr expect to return with W G Woegner to Knowles this afternoon then Mrs Laverty travels to Spurr Texas with Mrs Perry and family. CON Jones and Y R Allen returned from the Hope country Saturday night seeking rave and water for pasture finding grass abundant but water scarce.
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