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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1918
Page
2
The Evening Current enters second class mail on April 16 1917 at Carlsbad New Mexico post office under the 1879 act. Published daily Sundays excepted by the Carlsbad Printing Co.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish all news dispatches credited to it or not in this paper and to publish the local news herein.
A telegraph from General Crowder orders a four day mobilization in September to induct ten men under Call for Camp Howie Fort Worth Texas. Local boards must process registrants aged 18 to 45 and ensure mobilization is completed before the road mobilization date.
Yesterday reflected a lively demonstration day in Eddy County with clubs from Milaga Loving Artesia and Carlsbad presenting canning sewing and cooking lessons. County club leader Mrs Wylan Jenkins introduced participants as students showcased processes and engaged teachers in the afternoon demonstrations.
James Baxter and John Stamp of Malaga and Loving showcase pig handling while Edwin Crozier of Carlsbad uses a seven month old animal for a demonstration. County Agent Smith guides the pik team as Carlabad sewing club members Isabel Smith Lydia Southard and Bonne Bell exhibit doll garments and pattern drafting.
In San Saba County Texas during 1918 concerns arise over half rates for feed bought under an Agriculture Department and A M College extension program. Certification by a County Agricultural Agent is required to prevent profiteering, but the county agent will be missing after September 1st, risking loss of the benefit. The article notes the agent is the sole U.S. representative to enforce these safeguards amid wartime needs. It also describes a Garden Exhibit near Roadmaster Willard Keene’s Santa Fe area office highlighting productive gardening in the Pecos Valley with a prominent velvet bean, radishes, melons, beans, and ornamental plants.
The editorial defends the work or fight clause in the army draft, arguing loyal workers have served since the war began and will continue. It condemns antiwar critics who profess dignity while avoiding duty, stating those unwilling to work must join the khaki and enter the trenches.
Professor Gault of Evanston Illinois substituted for State Superintendent Jo Wagner and spoke on character formation in the classroom. Dr Lowry addressed the teachers with attentive interest. Later State Superintendent J H Wanner spoke as the meetings drew continued attention and growing attendance.
Amarillo reports Capt. W. C. Reid, long time solicitor for the Santa Fe Railway in New Mexico with headquarters at Albuquerque, is now appointed solicitor for the Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway and the Rio Grande El Paso and Santa Fe Railroad. The territory includes the Panhandle of Texas and areas as far south as Sweetwater Pecos and El Paso, nearly doubling the solicitor's duties. Ao M
In Carlabad New Mexico the forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little change in temperature. No precipitation expected and skies likely clear.
The Kiddy County Council of Defense and New Mexico groups move to arrest and punish the author of a slanderous letter published in the Albuquerque Journal and republished in North American Review. George Hervey had approved its appearance and the Council plans a broad refutation to counter eastern city effects. Mrs Karl Woolace performed Sigoletto de Verdi at the Teachers Institute to applause.
A young Mexican man who shot himself died at Artesia hospital and was buried this week. He regained some consciousness before death and hinted at cleared mysteries. Judge Stagner convened a jury, who found the death resulted from gunshot wounds and blamed no one, finding no evidence of the wife’s guilt.
On August 24 1918 workers moved a 2400 square foot steel railroad water tank weighing 78 000 pounds from near the station to the round house a quarter mile away. A crew rolled the tank onto a flat car using a track and then returned it to a new concrete foundation with roadmaster Willards Keene and foreman Allen assisting.
George Woods and his family plan a morning move to Ft. Smith Arkansas. He has served as a plumber for Roberts Dearborne for nearly a year.
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