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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1917
Page
2
The Carlsbad Evening Current lists M H Mullane as editor and manager. It notes second class mailing at Carlsbad New Mexico since April 16 1917 and publication daily except Sundays. Associated Press photo news rights and republication terms are stated.
The Pecos valley apple crop is not a total loss. Hope district will ship at least 150 cars of marketable apples and Artesia may send fifty cars of good apples. Other crops in the region progress well. Bankers, businessmen and farmers discuss sowing winter wheat to utilize land without harming water for alfalfa and summer crops.
Santa Fe August 17 Governor Lindwey appointed thirty captains to lead counties in the New Mexico Motor Minute Men totaling 1500 volunteers offering cars for emergency use Each county group will self finance A list of cars and owners is with the state defense council for rapid mobilization
At Springer New Mexico the State Reform School for girls reports a dire finances as rising living cost and inadequate appropriations hamper occupancy. Board members and Governor Lindsey discuss debt risk, alfalfa sales, inmate moves, and delaying planned expenditures to equip the new facility. The governor faces possible emergency funds and travel delays caused by a washout near Springer.
A Kansas bootlegger is accused of hiding a hot water bottle inside clothing to bypass sanitary controls and serve liquor through a tube. Authorities report the method aimed to disguise the illicit beverage.
The article explains draft board measurement rules for height weight chest and build. It specifies that men must meet a standard table with measurements taken at specific body points and notes that tall men over six feet two inches should be rejected unless exceptionally well proportioned.
A brief report notes a sworn-in ceremony at the current office with a notary attending. The event confirmed official authentication of documents and the presence of local authorities.
In Retrograd dated August 17 Lieut General Korniloff, Russian commander in chief, says the army’s moral fighting capacity is strengthened and a complete regeneration is hoped for while predicting another winter campaign is inevitable.
President Wilson nominates Clarence Oustey of College Station Texas and Raymond A Pearson Amen as Assistant Secretaries of Agriculture under the food survey law. The nominations come as part of new administrative appointments announced in Washington.
The Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce and leaders push for a 640 acre aviation training camp at Santa Fe to train at 7000 feet and attract 9000 to 5000 visitors, with Arthur Seligman guiding government requirements and site preparations.
Margaret Collina of Plum Creek district, confined at home after a fall on the ice, studied during the day with teacher Fred Bayer boarding at her home. She passed all exams, earned a county diploma, and plans further schooling in Yates Center Kansas.
A lengthy roll of visiting Elks lists numerous attendees. Names include M. Inhart Ray A Baker H A P Poorbaugh C C Tannehill Geo W Robinson B F McCullough W G McElhenny Jim Hall Ges BE Preach im Ballard W Vann W H Stine Emmett Patton Milo Bagotte Dees Peaseasey C Croke Joe McCain B Peterson and many others from Artenia Band Leonard Jim Cowan Capt Fletcher Morgan George Young Hunt Cleveland Whisky Joe and more.
A charming Armory dance hosted by visiting Elks drew over fifty couples to dance to a string quartet from Roswell. The mood was lively as the train crew signaled with three blasts to depart on the Roswell-bound special.
Thelma Hyatt of Abilene enjoyed a grand carnival with Miss Hyatt visiting her aunt Mrs Holt. She spent five weeks in Midland and hopes to return home soon as friends note her pleasant time and expect her to finish her visit.
J. C. Oraburn entertained his visiting parents Mr. and Mrs. Oraburn at his home then took them by car to Queen for a canyon picnic. They used a magnifying glass to view the canyons and pinpoints. They recalled only one shower dampened the day and the sun returned to lift spirits.
A meeting of the county Board of Education is set for Monday the 20th to consider and approve teachers contracts. Other items are expected for discussion.
Mrs E W Parks and her children left for Kentucky on Thursday morning after a delightful month with her parents and sisters. Her parents Mr and Mrs Wallis of Loving were glad to host a family reunion Sunday with all their children and grandchildren enjoying a chicken dinner and other good things.
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