Local visitors register at Roswell hotels this week
C M Richards registered at the Gilkexon hotel in Roswell on Monday. EB Fry of Lovington registered at a focal hotel yesterday and remains in town this morning. L M Martin of Red Oak Texas registered at Springs hotel last night and leaves for points north. John O McKeen and Gunter returned to Malaga this morning after a Sunday stay. Tose Tipton D BR Harkey registered at Gilkexon hotel Monday as business visitors. Ben Christmas in town from the plains country registering at the Rightway. Etcheverry the goat man visited Carlabad Tuesday for flock business and ranch supplies. G V Price from Carlsbad will stay several days attending to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RK. EB
Fry
Lovington
Focal
L. M. Martin
Red Oak
Texas
Springs Hotel
Points North
John O
McKeen
Gunter
Malaga
Tose, Tipton
D. BR. Harkey
Gilkexon Hotel
Roswell
Ben Christmas
Plains Country
Etcheverry
Carlabad
G. V. Price
Carlsbad
Roawell Record
Reed and King Pass Through En Route to Navy Exam
William Reed and Paul King of Hagerman travel this morning toward El Pano for their final examination for admission to the navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Paul King
Hagerman
el Pano
Mavy
Dorothy McIntosh Joins Cunningham Benson Party to Ute Park
After visiting friends in Roswell Dorothy McIntosh travels with the Cunningham Benson party and goes to Ute Park in northern New Mexico for a stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Dorothy McIntosh
Roswell
Cunningham- Benson
Ute Park
Midland man joins Navy radio department after exam
EU Ethridge of Midland left for El Paso this morning to begin service in the navy radio department after successfully completing his examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EU Ethridge
Midland
el Paxo
Mr. Ethridge
Radio Department of the Navy
Williams Enlists and Heads for Final Navy Exam
Frank Williams of Eunice New Mexico passed his preliminary navy examination at Roswell and left this morning for El Paso for the final examination.
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Frank Williams
Eunice
New Mexico
Navy
Roswell
el Paso
Miss Nell Adkins Returns to Duty at Local Railroad Station
Miss Nell Adkins, after a weeklong visit to El Paso, resumes duties at the local railroad station. She plans to complete the remainder of her vacation when cooler weather arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Adkins
el Taro
Miss Adkins
Providence of the Clouds sermon at Presbyterian church
Morning worship at the Presbyterian church will address The Providence of the Clouds next Sabbath. The usual Sabbath school session will follow. Evening will feature Community Worship as the evening’s highlight.
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Presbyterian Church
Joyce Home Hosts Visiting Relatives and Guests
Mrs J OF Joyce expects guests this week including Mr and Mrs DeWitt Jones and baby from Denison Texas Miss Allie Atkinson from Roswell New Mexico to visit at the pleasant Joyce residence also awaited is W T Joyce a relative from Freakin Tennessee for a cordial stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. OF. Joyce
DeWitt Jones and Baby
Denison
Texas
Allie Atkinson
Roswell
W. T
Four men entrain for Camp Funaton Kansas from Carlsbad
Four men left Carlsbad last night bound for Camp Funaton Kansas and were joined at Ronwell by others also heading for the same cantonment. From Carlsbad the travelers included Garfield Middlebrook Eli Houston Charles Simmons and Jonas Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Camp Funaton
Kansas
Ronwell
Garfield Middlebrook
Eli Houston
Charles Simmons
Jonas Brown
Victor Laude Promoted to First Sergeant in France
Word from Victor Laude with the men in France says he has been promoted to First Sergeant and is in the best of health. The news comes from a well known local figure, reflecting pride in his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Laude
France
Laude
Burleson Reports Heavy Rains Hit Mountain Ranch
Ed Burleson from the mountain ranch reports heavy rains and mud making travel difficult. He traveled with his fourteen year old son toward Carlsbad while his other son Ed Jr. fights in France, as word recently arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nand
Ed Burleson
Burleson
Carlsbad
Ed, Jr
France
Carlabad Benefit Show Showcases New Song
Patrons enjoyed a film and the new song Sammy Have a Smoke on Me by Mrs Whit Wright. Miss Lela Christian performed to applause and an encore while Carlabad backs the Red Cross with a ten day sale of 37 copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Middleton family heads to Queen country to arrange goods
Pat Middleton and family leave Carlsbad for the Queen country to dispose of household goods. They now live in Kull Valley, Arizona with a couple of homes and a good range. Aubrey Gilat’s family is all in good health, though Mrs. Gist’s eyes are failing and he is nearly blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Middleton
Carlsbad
Queen Country
Middletons
Kull Valley
Arizona
Aubrey Gilat
Doctors Discuss Care for Henry Cady in Hope New Mexico
Dr W F P Glazier and Dr Puckett consult over Henry Cady of Hope New Mexico. Cady, about thirty seven, has heart ailment with poor recovery prospects. Glazier notes rain on trip from Cady house to Cartabad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FP. Glazier
Puckett
Hope
New Mexico
Henry Cady
Mr. Cady
Talbots Visit From Pass City To Artesia
Mrs Gayle Talbot and her sister Dr Looney came up from the Pass City on Wednesday and continued to Artesia this morning. They are well known in both towns and expect a pleasant time in their former home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Talbot
Dr. Looney
Bt ‘Ase
Nesday
Artesia
Mrs Henderson and Mrs Jean Nette Visit Carlsbad Friends
Mrs Henderson and Mrs Jean Nette left for their home in Malaga after a brief stay at Rev. and Mrs. D. F. Sellards home in Carlsbad. Friends say their visits are never long enough for the pleasures of many acquaintances.
Aves Family Heads to Loving on Brief Business Trip
Paul Aves and Cecil Bearup drove to Loving this morning for a short business trip and planned a return this afternoon if no further rain delays occur. Mr and Mrs Aves and Mrs Albert Aves expect to depart this afternoon for the mountains once the weather clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Aves
Cecil Bearup
Loving
Mrs Loyd Takes Charge of Springs Hotel
Mrs Loyd assumes management of the Springs hotel and invites roomers and boarders. An experienced hotel woman promises satisfaction to patrons. Rooms priced at fifty cents and one dollar.
Franches May In Critical Condition In Los Angeles Hospital
Frances May nine months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E May formerly of Carlsbad now in Los Angeles, is seriously ill. Born at Frederick hospital in Carlsbad, she has been placed in a children's hospital in Los Angeles for special treatment and only slight hopes are entertained for her recovery. Many Carlsbad friends await news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
Charles E May
Carlsbad
Los Angeles
Jo Very Il
Little One
Frederick Hospital
Childrens’ Hospital
Carla
Scouts Hold Final Meeting At Presbyterian Church
The Scouts held their last meeting on the church lawn and enjoyed an athletic program. The next meeting will be in the chapel Monday at seven thirty in the evening, intending to make the program musical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
County Agent A Z Smith to Attend District Conference
County agent A Z Smith will depart Monday for College Station New Mexico to attend a district conference of county agents from the region. He will be away about a week and people needing urgent consultations should see him before Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Z. Smith
College Station
New Mexico
Mr Smith
Mrs Wallace Visits Parents From Carlsbad Area
Jennie Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Wilson and sister of Mrs Galton visits from the lower valley this week at her parents home. Her return plans to Carlsbad or Texas may be considered as her son Oppie has entered Uncle Sam service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Jennie Wallace
W. B. Wilson
WI Galton
Lower Walley
Mra. Wallace
Carlsbad
Teinity
Oppie
Unelo
Family returns from Cap Rock trip to James ranch
Woody Tullius and his wife and daughter traveled to Cap Rock area returning to their ranch after a morning departure. Miss Gertrude Lowenbruck joined them for a preliminary visit at the Bileworth James ranch before heading to school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woody Tullius
Cap Rock
Gertrude Lowenbruck
Bileworth James Ranch
Jud Alston and Daughter Visit Town From Plains Ranch
Mrs. Alston drives the big car into town while Jud Alston remains on the ranch at sneine. The brief report notes their arrival and the domestic arrangement necessitated by his absence on the plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jud Alston
Plains
Mrs. Alston
Mr. Alston
Sneine
Baptism Service Slated at Methodist Church Next Sunday
A special baptismal service will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday morning at 11 o clock for the baptism of infants. The doors of the church will also be opened for the reception of members either by vows or letters.
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Methodist Church
Foreman Ed Hoose Takes Over Harkey Ranch Duties
Ed Hoose begins his work as foreman on the Harkey ranch south of town near Red Blut at the start of the week. His family stays for local schools while Mrs. Hoose remains near her ailing father, Mr. Tedford, on Greene Heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hoose
Harkey Ranch
Red Blut
Ranch couple leaves town after westward trip
W. C. Hamilton and his wife, visiting from their ranch west of town, spent most of the week in town and left this morning. Mrs. Hamilton is making her first extended ranch life experience and finds some moments strenuous.
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W. C. Hamilton
Navy examination success and new seamen enlistments
David Bush passed his El Paso final exam for the Navy and is assigned to the San Francisco training station. Huling Uswery and Jim Farrell also succeeded and have joined Uncle Sean's employ as Fourth Class Seamen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bush
el Paso
Navy
San Francisco
Huling Uswery
Jim Farrell
Uncle Sean
Weather forecast for Cortabad NM shows hot evenings
Government weather bulletin for Cortabad New Mexico notes night and Thursday will be generally fair with little temperature change. Rain last night measured between a quarter and one inch.
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Cortabad
N. M
Ranch visit highlights from Mr and Mrs Unsery
Mr and Mrs J J Unsery came from their ranch on Tuesday with Bo Harrison who has lived on the ranch for years. They report only light showers on their place and say they will return today to check on conditions.
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J.J. Unsery
Bo Harrison
In Town From Lower Valley Tucker Reports Loving Visitors
Tucker from the lower valley stopped in Tuesday with two out of commission cars. He says Loving has good people, citing a recent heavy influx of visitors to the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Tucker
Methodist Sunday School Picnic At Davis Home
The Methodist Sunday school held its annual picnic at M. L. Davis home west of town. About 150 to 200 people enjoyed a splendid dinner under trees with abundant ice cream and cold water. Hoover being in Europe is noted as a matter for thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Sunday School
M. L. Davis
Davis
Abandan
Hoover
Europe
125,000,000 Soldiers Herve America Are You One
A fragment from Carlsbad Light and Pewar notes a wartime era query about national service. It mentions large conscription figures and a call to unity amid royal or ceremonial lines. The readable text hints at patriotic themes and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Carlsbad
Carlsbad project crops show promise and rising acreage
The Carlsbad project reports 19 796 acres under cultivation this year, up twenty percent from last year. Cotton spans 7 955 acres with wheat selling well and 1 907 acres planted. alfalfa appears strong with 7 049 acres harvested and 300 tons contracted. Rainfall reaches most regions, improving conditions as 1918 hardship eases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Reclamation Service
For Sale An Auto Chalmers Six
For sale a Chalmers Six automobile in good working order with a roomy body. Priced to reflect war prices for new cars. Contact Albert Watrath at The Vineyards or The Carlsbad Auto Co 2Qt JulySt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chalmers
Albert Watrath
Carlsbad Auto Co
Equal Rights in Old Glory Salute
A reader questions why women cannot use the same hand salute as men in public displays of patriotism. She notes women prefer to see Old Glory and argues for equal rights in the national salute, suggesting alternatives like bowing. The letter is dated July 24 1918 and signed KE D M Bristol Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
New York City
New York Street
D. M
Bristol, Conn
Travel ing man plane for sale cheap at once
Traveling man offers a standard high grade plane for sale cheap if taken quickly. It must be sold at once or returned. Call F O M Denton at Crawford Hotel. Harry Woodman and family visited Jim Simpson’s ranch near Artesia with Mrs. West. Simpson stayed until Tuesday. Mrs. West and the child left Tuesday evening. Repo fine rains at Chalk Blom ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FO M. Denton
Crawford Hotel
Harry Woodman
Jim Simpson
Artesia
Traveling Grocery Store Sells Wine Barrels at Corner
A historical snippet advertises The Traveling Grocery Store offering wine barrels for sale. It also mentions a location or slogan Come to the Corner and a solicitation phrase attributed to Jack Hooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hooper
Girlabad Light and Power Ge Seeks Localized Energy Revival
A micro editorial argues to keep investment homeward by boosting local energy capacity and jobs rather than outsourcing costs. It calls for municipal action to retain economic activity and support community power infrastructure.
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C. M. Richards
Carlabad Light & Power Co
Geet
W. F. McIlvain
Octomorti and
BONDE
Gurredt
Piang Por Sale
Girlabad Light & Power Ge
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