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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
2
The Arizona public land grant income rose from 122000 in the prior year with 2 655 000 acres selected by the state while New Mexico has granted and selected nearly all 11 000 000 acres. Income to Arizona public funds exceeds 760000 in 1910 and is expected to top one million this year.
Fragmentary lines recall Sam Koheets in loving memory. The speaker laments his passing before weariness and war dimmed his eye, praising his youthful dreams and steadfast thoughts as truth.
At a Saturday night meeting in Otis the Otis branch of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Council of Defense elected Mrs Hardy as chairman, Mrs Tipton as vice chair, and Miss Helen McKenzie as secretary and treasurer. Resolutions were approved and sent to Washington, with refreshments of ice cream and cake for attendees.
In Roswell Star items from Lake Arthur New Mexico describe cattle losses from dryness. A windmill installation failed but strange weather briefly filled water holes on the ranch. A sale southeast of Lake Arthur drew strong bidding with cows, sows, and horses selling well. Residents win Red Cross helpers in Silver City.
The text appears garbled and incomplete suggesting a call for a suitable service. It mentions being unable to proceed without a proper instrument or team and implies a requirement for a trustworthy provider.
Mrs. Bitly Hitt entertains sisters and two nieces by camping at Black River. The group builds a damp land shelter near the Albert Johnson home for a week of visits and day trips. A fish fry drew Loving families and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Parde, Roston and son, Fred Nymeyer, Miss Bright, Clayton Wyman, and Miss Cook.
Lige Mitchell purchased a Smith Form AJTrack from J. Oliver to haul concrete to Black River. Despite leading day match teams in the valley, he chose to brace the times with this new equipment.
Jim Etchevery and Justitn Bar sheria marketed their Holdy wool this week in Carlsbad at 85 cents a pound. The sale paid roughly $8,500 to local growers, reflecting strong demand for the clip in the region.
V. H. Lask and John arrived from the ranch yesterday and remain today for rest. They operate a gasoline engine periodically to ensure ample water for the cattle, and V. H. may be called upon to repair it.
Harley Foxter reports no rain at Pep Rock until Sunday when a heavy shower fell midway between LE pasture and the Bottomless Lakes. Mrs Davis and Miss Elizabeth, guests at the Myrom K Clark home, depart for El Paso joining Rev A A Davis’s church circle. Mrs Roberts and daughter Margaret plan to move to Elizabethton New York for two months as Judge Roberts faces a recent trial. Craddock Rule leaves the Hamilton Lawley Players for Company B in Albuquerque. Mrs Horne recovers from a serious operation in Long Beach California and is progressing at home with Mr Horne.
An old newspaper fragment paints a grim vision of war with dramatic, distorted prose. It references Crimeon and Atengh of world Imarma and notes civilian tears, aerial horror, and sweeping alarms amid a Connecticut divorce case and a dramatic price for kisses at $37.50. It also mentions Haywood Turlington returning from Albuquerque for army exam.
Mrs. Rube Weldon bought the Springs hotel from the Walker family Saturday. The Mosdemea Walkers, known hotel people, transferred the lease and guarantee the hotel is in splendid hands with Mrs. Weldon to serve meals. A letter from Gladys Carder describes a delightful visit with her grandmother in Big Springs, Texas. Contractor Carder is in Forest City, Louisiana, overseeing railroad work and notes high costs and rising provisions in the area.
Dr. L E Ervin and wife with Miss Mary Let Newton expected home today. Mesdames Hemenway and Lewis visit their sons George Hemenway and Clifford Lewis who enlisted with Company B. J M Talkin from the ranch. Mother Swickard at the Sanitarium. Mrs Littlefield delayed bath for Magsby baby. Grandma Anderson caring for the child. Mrs Hannah and her two daughters Zetta and the baby sail tomorrow to Colorado and Texas to stay two months with relatives.
Princess Mary, the king's daughter, divides her time between Windsor Castle and munitions centers where she presides over canteens. She visits unannounced to serve hot midday meals to factory workers and boost morale.
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