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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1917
Page
2
The Evening Current edited by Wm H Mullane announces second class matter status dated April 16, 117 and notes Carlsbad New Mexico post office registration. It lists subscription rates: one year five dollars, six months three dollars, one month sixty cents, plus sample copies at five cents.
The piece from The Evening Current argues for orderly striking to protect property and avoid violence while seeking higher wages as mineral prices soar. It asserts the right to organize and strike, condemns attempts to bar others from work, and calls for owners to pay double wages given doubled mineral prices.
Temporary injunction against Pecos pumping plants near Carlsbad becomes permanent. U.S. court orders 140 second feet reserved for Carlsbad Project and damag es owed for two months’ takings. About 20 plant owners attend hearings as 35 plants face shutdown pending compliance.
The Carlsbad Steam Laundry installed two more machines this afternoon including a washer and pressing unit. The facility handles increasing orders and the staff jokes the growing load could require a full block to store it if the laundry keeps expanding.
Community reminders mention Carlsbad Steam Laundry and the Sanitary Way. A W C T U lecture by Mrs Lora S LaMance is planned on the courthouse lawn this evening. Visitors Mr and Mrs Rosson Charecer Virginia and Mr Huston of Lov ing are in town. L W Wright the plumber improves after illness.
Food Administrator Hoover presents an injunction card urging Americans to Save the Wheat Save the Meat Save the Sugar and Save the Fuel. He calls for daily bread substitutions reduced portions and use of local supplies while promoting perishable food storage and waste avoidance.
In Westminstern New York county penitentiary Elmsford thirty-seven inmates of military age volunteer for war service. Commissioner W E Macy notes all but two with families seek exemption. the rest are eager to join trenches amid wartime spirit. Warde Calvin Derrick hails the patriotic turnout.
The Clark Jewel Oil Stove advertised with 150 satisfied customers in the Caribbean region. The ad offers taking your old oil stove as part of the purchase.
Earl Morris excavating Pueblo ruins at Aztec San Juan county for the American Museum of Natural History uncovers a rare collection. The discovery includes sixty vines of pottery over 20 000 carved and black stone beads turquoise beads mosaics and shell ornaments. intact corn cobs tassels husks beans and bean pods pumpkins also found.
Ray A Walters dies from gunshot wounds received yesterday after an incident at the Walters building in Roswell. He was 35, married to Ethel Pinch, and left a three year old son, plus three brothers and four sisters. Funeral set for tomorrow at 8 o clock at Dilley Chapel, burial in South Park, with Rev. Jenking officiating.
The text notes weeds pine cones cotton fiber queer leaves rushes and cloth as well as sandals snow shoes beaver teeth and bones including one skeleton seated as if decapitated. The discovery occurred in an underground room of a communal dwelling buried for centuries and mentions swearing at the Current office with a notary always in.
Sunday school begins at 9 45 a m with preaching at 11 a m Epworth League gathers at 7 p m followed by an 8 p m preaching service Pastor Rev A C Bell leads the congregation.
Calendar lists Baptist Church services with Sunday School 9 45 to 11 Preaching 11 to 12 Sunbeam Missionary Band at 2 30 Junior B Y P A 3 ves Senior B Y P A Woman's Auxiliary meets monthly Choir practice in evening St Edwards Church offers Sunday services with Low Mass at 7 a m and High Mass with English sermon at 9 a m
Bible school at 9 45 a m Communion and preaching at 8 90 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday 1 80 p m Subject The Sinning Injustice Steward D F Sellards pastor A cordial welcome to all.
Parish notes describe a Lord's Day service at Grace Church Episcopal with a Holy Communion observance. The record lists a Sunday morning gathering and indicates traditional Anglican worship patterns.
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