Thirty Pieces of Mixed Goods Offered at 45 Cents Per Yard
A local sale lists thirty pieces of mixed goods priced at 45 cents per yard. The listing emphasizes affordable fabric lengths suitable for small projects and general shopping needs.
The Evening Current in Carlsbad, New Mexico
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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1917
Page
4
Pill Box Fortifications in WWI Tactics Lose Ground
A wartime overview explains how German pill boxes once seemed decisive but proved vulnerable. Thick concrete walls sheltering machine guns with limited, uncertain protection against British shells and gas, while mud and shallow foundations eventually undermined their stability. The piece cites Frank W. Getty of the New York Tribune discussing their temporary role and fragility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Frank W. Getty
New York ‘Tribune
Geran
Walla
Ateff
Flanders
Ypres
Accurately Aimed Guns Crush Pill Boxes in War Effort
A military commander describes conquering pill boxes through precise artillery and air recon. Detailed aerial photos and large scale maps guided gunners to direct hits, ending each pill box with accurate observation and effective shooting. Even near misses caused lethal concussions that drove occupants from defense.
Prohibition Impacts New Mexico Liquor Licenses
Assistant Attorney General Milton J Mebnick informs Questa Taos county officials that liquor licenses will be annual and nonrefundable, effective only until October 1 1918, with full fees due regardless of shortened term after prohibition amendment adoption. The opinion states no authority for licenses shorter than a year or refunds, and fees set by law are fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Milton J Mebnick
Jacob Posner
Questa
Taos County
Lost velvet bag found in transit between Jones and Andrews
A black velvet hand bag containing keys was reported lost Thursday afternoon between Joe Andrews and Mrs J H Jones. Return to Mrs Jones or the Current office for collection.
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Joe Andrews
Mra
J. H. Jones
Jones
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