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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
2
The Carlsbad Mining Co publishes a daily paper excluding Sundays. It entered as second class matter April 16, 1917, at the Carlsbad post office under the 1879 act. The edition is associated with L Perry and Mer, serving local readers.
A notice outlines rights for the Associated Press to distribute and credit news dispatches in the paper. It specifies exclusive entitlement to fees for republican ion of dispatches unless otherwise credited. The document emphasizes local news publication under AP ownership and licensing terms.
A political column argues that only the Administration can sustain U.S. war power over the next two and a half years. It warns that defeating the Administration would erode national strength, weaken Allied resolve, and invite foreign judgment. It notes coal-mining production potential at Gallup and Dawson mines amid wartime labor challenges.
Mra Weide will move into one of the Hoek building apartments around the first of the month. Mra Weiss reports her son in the army ambulance department is well and writing nightly. Mrs O O Chance visited town Monday from Knowles.
Washington dispatch notes a renewed Congress willing to debate war measures with scrutiny. It argues opposition from Republicans could boost efficiency, while President Wilson wields immense power over funds and manpower affecting the war effort.
Mrs Wytan Jenking, county leader of the Toys and Girls club, is in town en route to Loving, bringing enthusiasm for ongoing work. Herbert ta visits for business, leaving family in San Diego, and may stay there winter. Harbert bought a large ranch east of Roswell with sheep and plans to be there much of the winter.
Jones and family drive with Miss Grace and Mrs Wim Lusk Jett toward Colorado. Dallas Jones already oversees cattle on pasture. Rufus Madera notes a rain blessing near his ranch. Vat Middleton bought Walter Craft place and may move family to Skull Valley Arizona for winter, citing climate.
The text hails Vernon Middleton Tein from Queen as a moral example and a splendid young man destined for military service. It highlights his strong physical frame and western youth qualities, praising him as a future soldier.
J. Ko Bonine and Selby Cox of El Paso Gap visit and describe heavy rains and favorable range and crop conditions in their region. They report plentiful food and good pasture for livestock.
W. J. Tullius and wife and daughter Gladys Mush return from El Paso to Carlsbad. A Midland party stays at the Palace. The Kerr and Drowning families with Miss Gladys Prewitt face Delware crossing delays, sending supplies until river clears. Beene Thine T. A. Brell travels from Pecos to Hot Wells seeking recovery after six months rheumatism. Pecos Times reports a wonderful trip despite delays.
W. A. Pub Rio Vista lists a young Jersey cow for sale and notes in brief items that Fred Rohmer has returned from Silver City and arrived last night, while Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harrell left for Phoenix and then San Francisco to work in shipyards.
Washington reports Congressman W B Walton of New Mexico has secured word from the War Industries Board that the government will take over the entire fall mohair clip. Growers are warned not to sell or enter contracts for fall mohair while the board compiles data to set prices in the coming weeks.
W. E. Davidson, a state road official, arrives in town Tuesday night. He will inspect theState highway between here and Artesia before departing.
Professor Hatfield visited with Mrs Hatfield Mrs Beeman and Miss Hertie Beeman to Malaga section. They report everything all OK in the Malaga section.
Mrs J T Schnarzneback of Big Springs Texas visits her father Jim Williamson at Hagerman then travels home stopping overnight at the Crawford hotel. She is accompanied by her sister Miss Ortan Williamson.
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