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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1917
Page
2
The Evening Current edited by W. H. Mullane is published daily excluding Sundays. Printed by the Carl Printing Company in Carlsbad New Mexico. The paper entered second class matter April 16 1917 at the Carlsbad post office under the 1979 act.
Gen Harrison Gray Otis longtime Los Angeles Times president and founder died at his home after a life of military service spanning the Civil War Spanish American War and extensive political and publishing work. He led units in the Civil War and in the Philippines campaign and built the Times into a major paper. He survived by two daughters from his marriage to Minerva Wahaus and several grandchildren.
A suit begins likely to affect major state interests over water in the Pocos valley. The case centers on pumping rights from the river and a prior claim by the Caled project to 20,000 feet per year. Government action has not halted pumping despite public opinion and claims of ignorance.
An Albuquerque state university ad proclaims the value of higher education for New Mexico youth. It urges students and parents to read the statements on university facilities and the state's commitment to year-round education, framing college as a path to skilled service fields and national opportunity.
Col EC Abbott of Santa Fe commander of the New Mexico regiment will occupy the pulpit of the Christian church in Albuquerque next Saturday night for a patriotic service. Major Bujac will also speak.
Miles Allie Atkinson niece of Mrs. J Frank Joyce came Monday with her cousin Mr Moore who spent Goes in Roswell with his Mise Atkinson well known here having visited her aust at different times and is a general favorite with the young people.
A brief transit between public offices notes a sworn-in notary at the Current office. Officials emphasize official capacity and ongoing administrative duties.
Carrizozo New Mexico July 27. T J Martin of Corona proposes to shelter war dependents with houses water milk cows and a fat meat supply for next winter. He offers land near Gallinagar ton three miles away and will provide crops. He asks the relief committee to notify dependent families and expects other landholders to join.
1B McClure sells the Carlsbad bakery to Moore in exchange for property at Tagerman. J P McClure and family move to Hagerman in a few days, retaining the hotel building with plans to return to Carlsbad later. The deal includes ten acres of orchard and several garden plots. Mr Cupp, the baker, and his sister Mrs DeHart will operate the bakery starting tomorrow.
Mr and Mrs Carl Livingston busy settling in at their new home and planning furnishings while Mrs Livingston's sister Migs Simpson assists. Mrs B Wallis of Loving visits daughters in town as Mrs Shepherd from Lovington returns home with Willie Glascock and two granddaughters after an early train departure.
Mrs. Dolph Lusk returns to Roswell from Albuquerque where Mr. Lusk lay ill in hospital after a trip with the Witts to see Charles Witt in Albuquerque. This marks the second operation Iph has undergone for the same illness caused by riding.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cantrell and her father Hing came from the ranch to the canyon mouth on Saturday. Mr. Besing arrived Friday from Lubbock, Texas, where he traded his Tahoka property for his current estate and plans a brief visit with his daughter.
A reported clash occurred Saturday at the new Ochoa post office six miles south of San Simon between Nash and Coats. Nash struck Coats with a pick handle and fired twice but Coats was not injured. Naval court proceedings are anticipated.
The article outlines 50 movable bases ready for instant service and 50 ambulance companies to transport wounded, plus 200 to 400 sanitary detachments to train Army Medical Corps. It mentions information bureaus, refreshment units, and a nationwide network of supply depots. Eddy County Chapter invites volunteers to meet at the Court House on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2:40.
In Rochester to address Minnesota National Guard objections about Leming camp real conditions. He stresses Deming is a prosperous community not a desert, and cites extensive use of Publicity Bureau literature to attract support for New Mexico.
Mr and Mrs C F Joyce and son Herbert Joyce return from a pleasant visit with relatives in Carlsbad. They are joined by Mr Carl Norgrin of Albuquerque visiting on Navy leave and attending a local concert. Norgrin, a voice teacher with a baritone voice, will stay with the Joyce and Dowling households in Roswell while in town.
A short notice reports ongoing notary activity connected to the current mice issue. The item emphasizes verification steps and the need for authoritative confirmation from involved parties. Further details remain unclear in the fragment.
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