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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
2
Public notice records that the Carlsbad Printing Company published daily notices in Carlsbad New Mexico. It notes second class matter designation dated April 16 1917 under the 1879 act and Sundays-excepted publication.
In a loud comic screed the writer mocks political slogans about avoiding war and farm labor. The piece riffs on Washington dying, Wilson presidency, and new wars, while attacking aviation plans and critics of government policy as incompetent.
Report notes locals in Carlabad involved with an oil stove dispute over payment and service, detailing customer frustration and a breakdown in resolve. No formal charges reported, with ongoing talks between parties and possible mediation sought.
The War Department outlines 49 ration items and 29 clothing articles for U S troops with vast totals, including 200,000 tons of beef and 8 million pounds canned meats. It notes extensive equipment for camps abroad and a major YMCA effort to support soldiers in France and beyond.
A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club Stable, available to people with cows in need of a good animal for service.
War proofs the value of antituberculosis efforts as France and the United States face tuberculosis burdens linked to mobilization. French neglect left thousands untreated while America must expand care to maintain a large army free of the disease.
Helena M Taylor, 89, entered the National League For Women's Service in the Cobb Building to register as a shooter. Born in East Durham New York, she said she served in war and peace, can nurse cook or sharpshoot, and handles rifles, recounting a Civil War husband’s death and past nursing work.
Cornell's baccalaureate speaker Dr. Gilkey in khaki from Fort Sheridan urged seniors and those in training camps to act for the nation. He said many students will find purpose only after crossing the ocean and joining war service.
J W Roberts postmaster of Rabura Alabama came here to arrange for the mobilization of troops as counties volunteer their services to the army.
Calendar lists Sunday School 9 45 to 11 AM at Baptist Church with preaching 11 to 12. Sunbeam Missionary Band meets 2 30 to 4 18 and senior BYF 8 to 9. Women’s Auxiliary meets monthly at the church. Choir practice in the evening. St Edwards RDS Church offers services Sunday at 7 AM Low Mass and English sermon, High Mass and welling sermoe at am.
Bible school at 9 45 a m Communion and preaching at 11 a m Junior C B at 9 30 a m Preaching at 8 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m Grace Church Episcopal day services Holy communion and morning prayer on all Lord s days A M list of church services and times from Pratt views
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