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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1917

Page

3

Local Notes on Travel and Calls Home for Christmas

Logal reports Bob Richards planning a trip by gate to Stanton Texas to bring Audie and Edgar Brater’s schoolmates home for Christmas. Mrs Sam Hall travels to Sierra Blanca California to aid a ill child, while Howard Ayle y heads to Sierra Blanca. Willie Harmon returns from Lavington with Mrs J S Oliver and may stay all winter. Miss Harmon considers leaving Lovingtom for Carlebad.

Bob Richards Stanton Tex Audie and Edgar Brater Ruth Pendleton Sam Hall Alley Sierra Riapca Texas Howard Aley Sierra Blanca Willie Harmon Lavington and

Bowers Brothers Thrive in Mala Fu Pinto Bean Venture

The Bowers brothers of Mala Fu town boast a specialty in raising Pinto beans and report satisfying returns from their crop. Their efforts highlight local agriculture and family enterprise in the area.

Bowers Brothers Mala'Fu

Marits and Wilson Offer Wall Paper at Before-War Prices

Local shop Marits and Wilson advertises wall paper at prices claimed to be lower than wartime levels. The brief notice emphasizes value and affordability for home decor.

Local notes on travels and community events

David Bush left San Diego for Carlebed after medical leave and will visit his aunt Mrs. Sallie Slaughter in Yuma before returning home. Danny Bess turns eight today. Auntie John Lucas praises a student for good school work. Ben Christian visited family in Grier and plans Christmas with his mother near Uvalde. W C T U meets Mrs Dibble Clark Wednesday at 3 with a short program and social.

David Bush San Diego California Carlebed Sallie Slaughter Yuma Arizona Danny Bess John Lucas Hondo Ben Christian The Santa Fe Dibble Clark

Dick's Fountain Hosts Sandwiches and Supplies for Christmas

George McCollaum and Tom Middleton traveled from Queen Street to Dick's Fountain on Saturday. George sought repairs for an adapter while Tom purchased supplies for Christmas.

George McCollaum Tom Middleton Queen George Tom

Levi Man Tasted in Jabad Business Interests

Mian Jeasie Johnson, court stenographer, left Monday night for Fort Sumner to be busy with the court this week. B. Ball of Levi tasted in Jabad Saturday and looked after his business interests.

B. Ball Levi Jabad Mian Jeasie Johnson Fort Sumner

Diamond Pie Gift Idea Promoted by Sellers Jewelery Co

An advertisement urges giving a soldier a Christmas present valued above all and promotes a diamond pie as a gift. It highlights the large selection at Sellers Jewelery Co.

Sellers Jeweley Co

Town Council Weighs City Status and Recorder Change

The town council met Saturday night to discuss upgrading to city status to avoid two elections. Recorder Robert Toffelmire’s resignation was accepted with a new recorder to be elected later, while C. C. Sikes will serve in the interim. A census by Mr. Kearney listed 2,000+, and an order to open the street east of the Adobe church to serve Continental 611 Co was approved.

Robert Toffelmire C. C. Sikes Kearney Adobe Church Continental 611 Co

Jolly visitor praised Crawford hotel in Denton area

The jolly friend of the Pesos Valley M. Hove stayed overnight at the Crawford hotel. Hove and many guests praised the hotel from the finishing to the furnishing, with positive remarks about its fernishing and overall welcome.

Pesos M. Hove Crawford Mr. Hove

War Bread At Be Market Sells 1 1b Loaf For 12 Cents

Model Market and Bakery announces wartime bread prices with 1 pound loaves at 12 cents and 1 1 2 pound loaves at 12 cents wherever sold.

Model Market & Bakery

Loyal Temperance Lemon Plans Monthly Meeting

The Loyal Temperances Lemon will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Christian church immediately after school. Some members will provide a short program with talks on intemperate indulgences and related topics.

Temperanes Lemon The Christian Church

Amarillo Machinist Joins R. Ohnemus Garage This Saturday

J. W. Oliver a machinist from Amarillo arrived Saturday to join the R. Ohnemus garage crew bringing skilled mechanical experience to the shop.

J. W. Oliver Amarillo R. Ohnemus

Wanted platform scale for Carlebad Light and Power Co

Wanted accurate platform scale for Carlebad Light and Power Co. Seeking dependable weighing instrument to ensure precise bulk material handling and billing. Respond with model, capacity, accuracy, and delivery terms.

Carlebad Light & Power Co

Student Mina McIntosh to Return Home for Holidays

Mina Dorothy McIntosh a State University student is expected home this week to spend the holidays with relatives and friends in Lovingtes. The homecoming is anticipated as the season’s best news among her many hosts of friends.

Mina Dorothy McIntosh the State University Lovingtes Thies

Thad Delk Stops by Town on Cattle Move

Thad Delk, who feeds cattle for Messrs. Baker and Keer, was an overnight guest of the Rightway. He reports the cattle have been moved from the grass pasture to the alfalfa field.

Thad Delk Baker and Keer Thad

Far North Journey Starts From Local Area

Far North, J D Rackley and sop John left Monday noon to view azalea prospects under adverse conditions and decide on leaving the valley. They travel in John's Ford visiting Colorado Wyoming and Montana before returning home hoping the trip through snow and wind proves safe.

J. D. Rackley Sop John Colorado Wyoming Montana Pecon

Chocolate Shop Candies in Red Wood Boxes at Dick's

A local shop offers chocolates packaged in red wood boxes available at Dick's. The items are positioned as giftable sweets for the holiday season and emphasize artisanal presentation."}

Dick's

Smith Family Detained With Ill Boy at Bates

W. W. Smith and his family arrived from Delaware yesterday and were detained at the Bates due to a very sick boy in their party.

W. W. Smith Delaware Bates

Beals and Butcher Travel to Lovington to View Cats

J. J. Beals and Mr. Butcher left yesterday for Lovington to view a stand of cats with thoughts of purchasing.

J. J. Beals Mr. Butcher Lovington Mr Beals Catte

Local farmer converts car into oil cake hauler

Marvin Livingston transforms his Hupmobile into a two ton freight truck for carrying oil cake. He plans to use the modified vehicle to transport supplies and feed for his dairy operation this winter.

Marvin Livingston Lanning

Morite and Wilson Wall Paper Sale Ad

Come to the AAP and pick out your wallpaper. We have what you want at prices that will quit you Morite and Wilson.

Aap Morite & Wilson

Hewett and Ares Return From Vegas Tip

John Hewett Jr and Le ie Ares returned Sunday noon from a tip to Las Vegas and escorted two men to the Insane Asylum Road White from here and Arthur Davis Arteaia without incident.

John Hewett, Jr le ®Ie Ares Las Vegas Asylu Rd White Arthur Davis Arteaia

Little Bessie Shannon Eyes Injury Improves

The girl hurt Friday at school shows eye injury less severe than feared and will regain sight with time. Friends of Little Bessie welcome the hopeful update.

Bessie Shannon

Lovington rancher returns to join family for holiday stay

Rom Holt came in from Lovington ranch yesterday to be with his wife and son Billy and plans to stay through the holidays.

Rom Holt Lovingston Ranch Hi Wife and Son Billy

Guards Rally Across State Highway to Lakewood

A group of guards is shown moving along the state highway toward Lakewood and into the area near the Bindel home. They work to straighten bends and organize items as they assist in the scene.

Lakewood Win Bindel

Calves Fed On Alfalfa Pasture Promise Fine Beef

Joe Cunningham delivered 120 calves Monday and fed them locally on his farm down the valley. He expects them to grow well on alfalfa pasture and become fine baby beef in a few months.

Joe Cunningham Hin

Woodman Circle Postpones Meeting for December Election

The Woodman Circle postpones its regular meeting from Thursday night to Thursday December 27 for officer elections. The delay allows Crete members to attend the Senior clans play.

Woodman Circle Crete

Arledge Posts Bid for Water Supply Route

Fragmentary text indicates W. Arledge preparing to secure a bid for a water supply project about forty miles to the road toward a destination marked D.

W. Arledge

Mid Aetdr Moor Moves Home After Illness

Aetdr Moor fell ill at the Midd eadvatadtragicity and was moved to her home yesterday afternoon.

Baptist Minister Arrival and Parsonage Renovation Planned

A Baptist minister named Rev. Mr. Dent is expected to arrive Thursday evening to lead services. The congregation has secured the Her ring residence as a parsonage, currently undergoing remodeling for church use.

Nev Mr. Dent

Angora Breeders' Association Trip Plans Noted

A fragment notes Dave McCollam and Pat Midane ton leaving for Quéen Sunday and planning to spend the week in El Pano to attend the Angora Breeders Association event.

Dave McCollam Pat Midaneton Quéen el Pano Angora Breeders’ Association

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