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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1917
Page
1
Associated Press reports renewed German pressure on the British line near Marcoing and Gonnelieu with heavy losses on both sides. Verdun era violence cited as backdrop as Cambrai fighting intensifies. London's fronts remain active with reports of heavy attacks and counteractions.
President Wilson addresses Congress from Kington declaring no peace while Germany fights. He calls for war against Austria and asserts peace comes only after German autocracy is beaten and Belgium and northern France freed. Diplomatic corps applaud. King resolution to declare war on German allies introduced beforehand.
Immediate bread price reductions are urged for bakers by the War Emergency Council Baking Industry. Describes current wartime shortages and calls for easing costs while maintaining supply.
The town shines in how its young men answered the government call for volunteers. Eligible men may still volunteer or register until December 15th. See the Army Recruiting Officer at the Crawford Hotel for details.
Charley McGonagill sold his ranch south of town and the cattle to the Lusk brothers. The sale price was ten thousand dollars for the ranch and about forty dollars for the cattle, with the family planning to move near Ft. Sumi, Lovington, New Mexico.
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