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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1917
Page
2
Public notice from Carlsbad Company stating second class mailing matter under the 1917 act. Post office at bad Nexico listed with publication details and date.
Our Flag The Current argues New Mexico Taxpayers Association should tax livestock like cattle and sheep, noting underassessed livestock taxes while real estate bears the burden. It mentions Coxed issues and political divides, then notes a Red Cross meeting at the High 8 Building room No 2 Wednesday at 8 p m.
The State Corporation Commission of New Mexico issues an appeal to shippers and receivers of freight to conserve rail cars due to wartime traffic. It urges loading to capacity, avoiding empty car moves, combining shipments, stocking up, and avoiding blind destinations to prevent shortages this winter. The commission, led by Hugh H. Williams, M.S. Groves, and Bonifacio Montoya, calls for voluntary cooperation.
New Mexico Attorney General Harry L. Patton declares that New Mexico rights extend to Elephant Butte Reservoir and Texas residents with no New Mexico licenses should be prosecuted for fishing there. The dispute centers on whether the reservoir is subject to state jurisdiction and the implications of government financing and federal reclamation.
A moving picture manager discovers a use for white sand near Jong, planning to film several snow scenes there. The sand has long lacked commercial value, but its snow like appearance makes it an ideal substitute for real snow in Southwest showcase locations.
A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club Stable for cow owners seeking a good animal.
J Guilfoil of Albuquerque former secretary of the Democratic state central committee will leave Wichita for Washington on July 16 to become chief examiner and general auditor of the Federal Farm Loan Board. John B McManus of the late penitentiary is appointed to succeed him in Wichita.
Reports indicate a good show in the mountain section and current poor conditions in Otero county southward into Texas. Forecast notes the rainy season near and hopes for range recovery. mentions cattle losses and the need for patterns to improve pasture ahead of seasonal rains.
More than 25 000 people in Jersey City have planted gardens as New Jersey joins a nationwide movement. Estimates from the National Emergency Food Commission list numbers across Newark Paterson Elizabeth Montclair Atlantic City Caldwell and other towns. The commission provides communities with canning drying and preserving advice to support garden activity.
A Byzacune New York sergeant confronts Grant G. Martin at a Marine recruiting rally. Martin, deaf and dumb, refuses enlistment despite urging about action and promotion prospects. He signs a note to the sergeant that ends the encounter.
Thomas A Bal forlorn in a Jersey lab proclaims that the nation is not a third person but ourselves and vows to work harder than ever before to discharge the obligation the nation has assumed and save democracy at any cost.
Walter Cantrell returning from Roawell with an eight mule team encountered a runaway at Felix hill. One mule died and another sustained a broken leg. He arrived the next day with a spiked team.
A compact listing of Methodist Baptist and St Edwards church activities outlines Sunday schedules with Sunday School at 9 45, worship at 11, evening services, and midweek prayer meetings. The Baptist calendar adds missionary bands and youth programs with 2 30 and 3 80 times, along with auxiliary and choir activities. St Edwards notes English and Polish masses and a Sunday service at 7 am.
Bible school at 9:46 p m communion and preaching at 11 a m junior C B at 2:20 p m preaching at 8 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7:80 p m a cordial welcome to Sellards Grace Church Episcopal Lord's Day Holy communion morning prayer and all services noted
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