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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1917
Page
4
The article recounts a chaotic Panama bullfight scene with spectators reacting to matadors and the bull. It describes crowd energy, risky maneuvers, and perceived performance, referencing local venues and participants. It notes a Humane Society concern and mentions Huntington, Marshall College, and a graduate candidate in the context of broader events.
A fragmented account recalls heroic acts and brutal losses at the Somme. Descriptions mention Major Loudon Shand recording enemy actions, Private McPadeena of the Royal Irish Rifles, Lieutenant Smith of the Lancashire Fusiliers, and a bomber’s peril as comrades faced detonation and danger.
A report outlines Canadian provisions for soldiers’ families including pensions, life insurance, and maintenance allowances. It details increases in wife and child support, disability-based pensions, and municipal insurance schemes funded by taxpayers, with emphasis on aiding dependents of enlisted men.
The Great Lakes naval station near Lake Michigan trains new recruits with physical fitness military drills and disciplined routines. Commandant Willan A Moffett notes the aim is to develop ready sailors and weed out those failing to meet standards.
Incomplete report discusses police and panel mentions from the time of his death. It notes provisions for private soldiers’ duties and references government reliance on family roles, with uncertain details about dates or names.
Two Brooklyn men engaged in a violent confrontation ending with bystanders stepping in. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text but the incident involved a physical struggle and subsequent departure of the aggressors. Further information is not available in the readable portion.
Department of the Interior land office in Ronwell New Mexico announces Fran Alvarez of Carlsbad filed for final five year proof to establish a land claim for lots 2 and 9 and sections 4 3 3 4 in township and range. The proof is to be presented before A R O Quinn clerk of the probate court in Carlsbad on August 6 1917 with witnesses Eugene Little Guadalupe Hernandez Cage Jennings Reyes Mturalde all from Carlsbad NM Emmett Patton July 6 August 4 Register
J A Simpson of Carlsbad sells 150 steer yearlings to J B Harris who ranches in this county. The steers will be delivered at the Lakewood pens in July. Simpson ranches in Chaves county and is associated with Chalk Bluff ranch near Roswell.
Methodist and Baptist church schedules listed with service times Sunday school 9:45 a m preaching 11 a m choir and prayer meetings. St Edwards Church notes low and high mass with English sermons on Sundays.
Bible school 9 45 a m Communion and preaching service at 11 a m Junior C B 3 30 p Preaching service at Bib Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 80 p A cordial welcome to all D F SELLARDS Pastor.
Church notices list Lord's Day services for Grace Church Episcopal with schedule details and upcoming worship times.
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