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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1917
Page
2
The notice records second class matter status dated 16, 1917, at the post office in bad New Mexico under the 1879 act. It states the publication is a daily paper with Sundays excepted and published by Carlsbad Printing Company.
A testimonial letter from July 7 praises The Daily Current for its compact size and thorough coverage. The signer, Heth Wen Ng, commends Colonel Mullane and notes the paper ranks highly among New Mexico publications.
The article lauds newspaper efforts in promoting Liberty Loan, noting press support helped public understanding of bonds and financial education. It highlights widespread involvement from cities to rural areas, bankers to farmers, and calls the press a key public service in the campaign.
Secretary McAdoo praises widespread backing for the Liberty Loan campaign highlighting newspaper and foreign language press efforts. He notes the campaign's education aim and the loan’s popular reception backed by diverse media and immigrant communities. The piece also mentions depot amenities proposed by Santa Fe to please travelers.
Roswell News reports police judge will hold car owners accountable for speeding violations under the traffic ordinance. He notes delivery employers pressure drivers to rush and exceed speed limits, insisting owners bear responsibility for violations by their employees.
Elida Roosevelt county student Ada Coleman of Santa Fe earns high average in eighth grade diploma exams spanning March April and May. Officials note rising standards and broader high school enrollment aims as part of a wartime education push led by PPS Claxton. County by county results list top March April and May averages for eighth grade diplomas across New Mexico rural schools.
After several girls were arrested in Albuquerque on delinquency charges, Governor Lindsey studies using the old Springer Reform School building for a girls reform facility. A new boys Reform School has been completed, prompting exploration of converting Springer for delinquent girls.
The South Springs Milling Company, started by B. R. Abney and son, T. A. Abney, operates a daily grind of 200 wire 17 1-2 pound loaves and runs overtime to meet orders. Demand grows across Roswell, Artesia, Portales, and Lake Arthur as they plan a new mill to double capacity.
Mr J T Auberg of the Plains passed El Paso Gap after a Deming Whitewater trip on business. W E Bass sold his sheep to Jim Etcheverry for about 14 dollars. he aims to deliver around Friday. Hen Hobbs traveled to Carlsbad while S B Fisher and G A Cox of Avis returned home after visiting S Cox last week.
A thirtyish Denver man about twenty years old barely escapes a cliff fall after a face to face with a bobcat near Ute Park. He jumped about forty feet, fracturing a thigh and suffering severe bruising in the fall.
The Ist Infantry and Battery A of the New Mexico National Guard are each at 2200 enlisted strength with 1248 and 1145 volunteers reported respectively. The statement outlines equitable distribution plans to determine how many more volunteers each unit must furnish to reach full strength, forming a basis for future recruiting.
Article reports William A. Brady named chairman of the federal committee on public information at the president’s request. Brady pledges full industry support to mobilize public intelligence and effective contact with the nation’s new administration, stressing coordinated national outreach and industrial backing. The piece also notes a Minnesota tale of a hen laying up to two eggs daily, then four days with nine eggs, highlighting unusual poultry productivity.
Reuter limited dispatch from Peking announces the young emperor’s carer in London, noting the Chinese leader’s absence from the capital and the arrangement of regent or court affairs while he remains abroad.
A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club Stable for cow owners seeking a quality service animal. The notice invites locals with cattle to visit and evaluate the animal's value for breeding and stock improvement.
Methodist church lists Sunday school at 9 45 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 7 p m and 8 p m service Pastor Rev A C Bell Also Baptist calendar shows Sunday school 9 45 to 11 preaching 11 to 12 Sunbeam Missionary Band 2 30 to 4 30 Senior B Y P U 7 to 8 30 Prayer meeting 8 to 9 Women's Auxiliary meets Thursdays Choir practice in the evening High Mass and English sermon at 1 a m
Bible school at 9:45 a.m. Communion and preaching service at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:20 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all. Pastor Sellards.
Grace Church Episcopal announces Lord's Day worship with Holy Communion at morning and morning prayer plus sermon at noon. Other Sundays observe regular services.
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