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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
The Evening Current lists Wm. H. Mullane as editor and manager. It notes entry as second class matter on April 16, 1917 at Carlsbad New Mexico under the act of March 3, 1879.
Santa Fe discussions on a Texas New Mexico boundary matter reveal attorney general Patton offering to handle the north section at no extra cost, while a Dona Ana County motion suggested paying Frank Parker and others. The piece suggests payoffs and political deals involving Larrazolo Reber and party figures tied to Governor De Baca.
The piece urges growing winter wheat in the Pecos Valley to utilize idle land and conserve water. It suggests planting during the off season when field work is light, with potential profit from irrigating winter crops and improving farm programs. Mrs EB Dawson and her daughter Sidney of Chickasha Oklahoma visited to oversee farm tasks and subscribe for updates.
Guidance on sowing hard wheat varieties like Turkey Red and Kharkof in deep firm seed beds with 30 pounds of clean seed per acre. Recommends 2.5 to 3 inches depth, smut treatment, and using a press drill. Advises balanced winter care and consulting bankers, county agents, and the Santa Fe Railway bulletin for more on wheat growing.
The article urges Red Cross workers in the United States to knit 1.5 million woolen sets for Western North Sea and Arctic service, noting six million total garments as a need. It highlights cold northern conditions and appeals to capable knitters and volunteers.
The new reform school at Springer is completed for occupancy with Governor Lindsey attending. Funding exceeds appropriation and ways and means will be discussed to cover the deficiency. The old building may be repurposed as a reform or industrial school for girls if plans prove feasible.
Word from Camp Funston says two First Regiment officers now in the regular army have been promoted to first lieutenant. Richard D. Daugherty of Artesia and Curley P. Dyson of Cai were notified last week. commissions dated June 15 with higher pay effective then.
Names from New Mexico are recommended for commissions with ranks and cities including Major A W Hanson Gallup Captain James M Gaar Deming Rollin Ritter Albuquerque L R Fornes Roswell A G Gill Las Cruces First Lieutenants L D Ferlet Roswell Y H Neblett Silver City C Imboden Silver City Lieutenants William E and others in New Mexico infantry with numerous postings across Carlsbad Mesilla Park and Roswell. Bernard F Mullane writes of promotion to sergeant and his wife Mrs Mullane joining Red Cross with possible Europe move on Indiana cavalry duty.
Travelers through El Paso Gap include W A Martin and J F Patterson leasing pasture sections and planning cattle. Local figures such as J R Tidwell and Sirby Cox’s agents are mentioned, with tireless roping feats by Dave Meires and Luther George. A bear sighting close to J C Todd’s property adds a dramatic note as Queen picnic plans unfold and residents return from Carlsbad and Avina.
On a Denver to Bristow trip a liquor dispute in a touring car ended when William Tiger of Bristow was shot by his brother in law Jenne Allen Jr in Socorro New Mexico Aug 13. The family said Tiger had demanded a second drink after his 12 year old daughter snatched the bottle and threw it away. Allen surrendered to the Socorro sheriff after the killing.
Bisbee is described as a unique mining camp town in Cochise County with no regular street grid. The town uses the post office box system for most residents and features areas such as Tombstone canyon and Quality hill. The piece notes I W W sympathizers marched along the canyon road to Warren baseball park before deportation.
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