Christmas Mail Rush Affects Nation and Local Posts
The 1917 notice warns that Christmas package delivery will be strained as railroad and post office departments cope with high volumes. Labor and equipment shortages limit expansion, prompting early parcel sending to assure timely arrival. Local meetings and social notices follow, urging attendance and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Post Office Department
Christus
Expres
Santa Fe
W O W Pantrags Accepted at Local Hall Meeting
Last evening at the city hall a group of twenty applicants were invited for a meeting to discuss work assignments. Officers for the upcoming term were elected and a brief reception followed the business portion.
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QE McDonald
BF Kikpate Advinor
AK O'Quinn
Sen- Willian
Pate
de Wok Glaser
Virgil Mbvitton
Cliford Ewers
Kinnedy
Det John BF Wake
Wow
Dallas
Mayet Geer
Jack
Largest stock of wall paper shown in Carlsbad
Moritz and Nelson advertise the largest display of wall paper at the Corner Drug Store in Carlsbad offering a leather and book binding-like selection with prices right.
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Carlsbad
Moritz & Nelson
Nym
Mokitz & Nelson
Roswell Doctor Visits Carlsbad for Hearing Care
Dr. DD Swearingin of Roswell New Mexico specializing in eye ear nose and throat will be in Carlsbad at Dr. Lauers office on the 8th 9th and 10th of each month for fittings and consultations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohnemus
Mo B. Smith
John Swift
Fosmark
Halbert
W. Swit
Henry G. Muledrow
B. G. Gun FA. Lucas
J. R. Kennedy
J. W. Stevenson
Rick
Louie A . Swift
Luther Swift
McDonald
Carlsbad
W. O. Wo
DD. Swearingin
Roswell
N. Mex
Lassen
Christmas church services and Red Cross Day noted
The article details Dec 16 church events at the Christian and Methodist churches with Red Cross Day in morning services, choir numbers, and notable singers. It invites strangers, mentions a pastor, and lists Christmas sale items and local classifieds including property for sale and a Buick for sale.
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Christian Church
the Red Cross
Mixx
Helen Taylor
Red Cross
Hert Rawling
Dibble Clark
George Holigan
Presbyterian Church
Army
Navy
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Perry
Jos Percy
Poat
Wexcco
Maret
Nhs
Wll Wa
Luther
Dick's
Jarabees
A. G. Shelby CO
Methodist Church Services
Chocolate Shop
Redwood
Carlsbad Bakery
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