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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1917
Page
2
The Carlsbad Printing Company publishes the Evening Current edited by L Perry with J B Perry Jr as assistant editor. It notes second class matter status and post office registration in Caribou New Mexico. Subscription rates are listed for one year six months and one month in advance. Sample copies and AP affiliation are mentioned.
The kings of Norway Denmark and Sweden met in a conference and issued an official statement announcing they would observe neutrality toward all belligerents. They agreed to facilitate exchange of merchandise and continue preparatory measures to safeguard common materials interests during and after the war.
In Varis on December 1, reports say German forces attacked Verdun front in two bold efforts. The French forces, after intense engagements, held the line intact and repelled the assaults.
Washington December 1 the International revenue Bureau issued an annual report proposing a ten cent per pound reduction on colored oleomargarine. The measure aims to boost fat production for the war effort and to increase aggregate revenue.
The 1917 Saxon football season toll is listed as twelve fatalities according to Associated Press reports, indicating a deadly year in the midst of the Saxon’s campaign.
Four minute talks at Crawford Theatre become a weekly feature with Armtrong leading a four speaker lineup. Speakers deliver concise patriotic messages under authority from Washington and backed by the President’s Public Information effort.
G B Moritsky disposed of his registered cattle and sold the herd to a single buyer. He states plans to move his family to Arkansas in the near future.
Reagan Middleton of Monument brought his wife to town to visit her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Talk, while she recovers at home. The couple’s daughters plan to join soon, and Mrs. Middleton is recovering nicely.
Orr K Ingram of Roswell shared a turkey dinner Thursday with Rev D F Sellards and family. James Heard accompanied Mra Sellard's father to the ranch to spend the weekend to learn how ranching is done in the west.
Mrs D F Wellards returned Thursday from a trip to Santa Fe for the State Teachers Association. She met many old school friends including Miss Lethe De Berry who left Tuesday for Silver to wed Lieut Billy Hegler, famed chicken fancier now living near the Point and dealing in fine angora goats.
John Allen and his mother, after a brief stay, departed Wednesday morning for their home near Clift New Mexico. They traveled with Mrs Sam Pinlay and their four children who will live with relatives the Al.
Word received today says Mr and Mrs C H Diah man will be in Carlabi tomorrow, possibly not a day. Their friends report they have been away long enough and expect their return with pleasure.
The article notes a decline in hog numbers in the United States while demand for pork rises. It cites a sharp increase in brain feeds and a shift to faster, cheaper meat production. Packers handle more pork than any other meat. overall hog losses in western allies exceed 7 million head with pork weight rising from 406 million to 981 million pounds between 1912 and 1917. The piece urges Hose County to raise 50 percent more hogs next year as its share.
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