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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1918
Page
4
Before the war a distinguished French officer General Maurot warned in Echo de Paris that in war France would struggle to supply the army with fresh meat. He cited lack of modern refrigeration and transport and a deficient national herd as the core problems.
A wounded Lubbock youth writes his mother about intense combat in World War I. He describes firing on Germans, gas exposure, shell shock, and injuries to his arm, noting hospital plans and pride amid the chaos of mass attacks and artillery bombardment.
A veteran in Union City Tenn recounts brutal trench fighting with German forces, describing machine gun fire, bullet injuries, and a brutal hand to hand clash. He praises English troops, recalls retrieving gear, and reflects on fear and survival after a deadly day at war.
Mrs. Watkins reports letters from her sons Lloyd who is said to be en route to New York and Tommie at Fort Kearney while Roy sails on a cruiser in South American waters near Pittsburg, with the last contact unclear.
A wartime public notice urges readers to abandon excess spending and buy War Savings Stamps. Officials promote disciplined saving to support national defense and fund military efforts.
Amarillo Texas reports wage payments for Panhandle and Santa Fe Railway employees. Checks for back pay covering five months since January were sent to station agents for delivery. Director General orders wage increase issued in May. treasurer and Freeman’s office rushed payroll preparation and checks to workers.
A letter from Mrs. M. A. Christian, Secretary of the Eddy County Chapter of the A. RC., commends members for hospital garments and knitted articles in case 50, notes four complete layettes, and reports Washington’s request to discontinue comfort pillows and washcloths.
Rev D F Sellards of the Christian Church will preach at the Airdome Sunday evening at 8 30 with the subject Christian Democracy Hymns listed include AM Hail the Power of Jesus Name Rock of Ages Cleft for Me My Faith Looks Up to Thee O Sometimes the Shadows Are Deep We Have Heard the Joyful Sound Congregants are asked to bring hymn books to participate in the singing during the service.
Morning worship follows Sabbath school with a sermon titled The Popular Opinion of Christ. Union meeting at the Airdome will be attended in the evening.
Mrs A A Boyce of Coahoma Texas, aunt of Mrs Ray Dickson, is visiting at Mrs Dickson's home and will likely stay several days.
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