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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1917
Page
2
Evening current L Merry master and manager Perry Jr adjutant editor conjoined at Carlsbad New Mexico post office under March 11 151% act. Published daily Sundays excepted by Carlsbad Printing Company with subscription rates and Associated Press rights noted.
A new act allows homestead settlers and entrymen to leave their land to perform farm labor during wartime. They must notify the land office within 16 days and file a sworn statement by year end detailing leaves and employers. Rights to required improvements remain, and the act applies to those with prepassage applications. The Interior Secretary will issue rules to implement the act.
A wartime edge opinion argues that any favorable outcome must justify the heavy expenditure of money and resources. It asserts the U S should learn to save and avoid waste as the nation commits further to the war effort.
Carlsbad Red Cross asks households to enroll for Christmas mem bers and place a red crow on the flag by December 24. Carlsbad quota is 1000. committees listed by streets and areas. Also reports a union service at the Baptist church with a welcome to the new minister and a sermon on Heaven. Includes note on a Christmas celebration date change and a medical concern about Walter Walker’s eye.
A reader describes Carlabad Bakery as a nice and clean little bakery with inviting displays and friendly service. The note emphasizes the pleasant atmosphere and quality baked goods.
Ten million Americans are invited to join the American Red Cross during the week ending Christmas Eve. The appeal emphasizes that every branch of the national effort must be upheld by members, supporting overseas relief and wartime duties for the Army and Navy.
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