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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1918
Page
2
Evening current notes list editor L. Perry and Mer as staff. Paper entered as second class matter April 16, 1917, at Cartabad New Mexico post office under the Act of March 5, 1878. Published daily, Sundays excepted, by Cartabad Printing Co.
The text states that The Associated Press owns exclusive rights to news dispatches published in this paper and all material credited to AP. It asserts copyright protection and prohibits reproduction without permission.
The article argues that Allied victory hinges on strong financial support from Liberty Loan purchases. It notes German morale falls with American bond subscriptions, claiming billions funded allied efforts and that public funding boosts both morale and military strength.
Washington reports the Civil Service Commission says there is a pressing need for several thousand more workers in Washington for office work. Entrance salaries range from 1000 to 1200 dollars yearly, with exams held weekly in 650 cities. Rooming options in DC are available through the District of Columbia Council of Defense at about 40 dollars a month per shared room.
Federal workers will have access to halls and restaurants in Washington as a temporary measure. The first unit is expected to be ready for occupancy by December. The room registration office says it can provide accommodations in the meantime.
Notice of a State Tax Commission meeting at the capitol building in Santa Fe. Sessions begin September 7 at 2 p m with inspection of 1918 tax rolls and appeals from county boards of equalization. Budgets will be reviewed September 1 9th and must be in by September 2nd.
Gardener Lee McKeen writes from Camp Mabry near Austin about weeks of auto mechanics and ground work, then to Camp John Wise in San Antonio for balloon training. He notes the large mess hall, the balloon handling trucks with dual motors, and occasional rope work with minor injuries, closing with a good night.
An Alsatian girl receives a letter sent via the Red Cross chain from Carlsbad to Denver, then to a neutral country and the German Red Cross, ensuring cipher removal. The method lets her learn of Carlsbad friends through this international aid network. Minx Hardin and Mrs. Kimbrough depart Hope for Jacksonville, Florida.
J B Leek Junior comes home after a lengthy stay with uncles on their ranches near Kermit Texas. He keeps his cowboy attire near and fondly handles his boots and spurs as he hopes to resume life as a western ranch hand.
W. T. Matkins J. Matking D. Lo Matkins and B. F. Davis, all of Jul, were at the Palace yesterday.
Bulletin No 36 for week of August 27 1918 lists speakers Judge D G Grantham W A Craig Rev Mr Pratt W F Mellvain and others with dates August 27 28 29 30 31 and September 3 4 5 6 7 1918. Chairman John W Armstrong requests notification if any speaker misses a date or is substituted.
Frankie Howell sister of Mrs Sikes completed a summer nursing course and is visiting a friend in the Adirondack mountains. She plans to enter future training at Mt Sinai Hospital in Cleveland Ohio.
H M Themhauzer and C H Cooper of Abilene Texas were in town yesterday and stayed at the Crawford while visiting.
Miss Dorothy White resigns from her position to join Carlsbad schools and accepts a clerical role in the agricultural department in Washington D. C. She expects to leave Saturday for the move.
Honorable R C Dow Mrs Dow and Miss Mary Frances depart for Santa Fe on a business trip. They will pass Albuquerque where Mr Dow plans to attend the State Bar Association meeting.
Miss Alma Givens of Paducah Kentucky attends the teachers Institute this week stopping at Crawford.
SW Ward and Jno B Harold of Pecos arrived in town yesterday to conduct business and were seen at the Crawford during their stay.
Mrs. Judson 8. Perry departed this morning for Longview Texas, her former home. She came here as a bride and resided briefly while her husband served his country, leaving many friends to regret her departure and hope for a future return to Carlsbad after the present strife ends.
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