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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
The Young Men's Christian Aid Committee urges early pledges to support essential work. Subscriptions are to be paid promptly. fifty percent within thirty days, twenty-five percent by August, and twenty-five percent by September. Members may pay through their associates. the goal is to ease daily burdens.
The W C T U will meet at Mrs Alta Wright's home Tuesday afternoon June 6 at 11 o'clock All wishing conveyance should meet at the Methodist church at 2 0 The program includes songs scripture lesson prayer roll call a scripture verse response a Violet Gonsett solo readings by Mrs Wright and Mrs Swickard a doxology and benediction Also updates: Will Smith and family from Rocky report the sick are better Mrs Shafer improving and Mrs Smith out for a car ride
A fragmentary note speaks of opportunity and a cherished land described as heaven like, contrasting it with other places. The brief text hints at value and longing but lacks clear events, actors, or dates.
The Democrat will discontinue after the duneath site. Small papers suspend or raise sizes. The editor bought the Lovington Leader and will raise all home print features. A new county paper will continue at current prices through a combined effort.
A Ri Saye Hotel sufferer reports recovery following a lightning strike. The patient recalls a fall into unconsciousness for years, with witnesses noting restored speech and movement after the event. Medical notes describe a dramatic but unverified improvement attributed to electrical exposure.
An old parade of wheatless eating promotes cornmeal and hominy as substitutes. It lists foods like cornmeal bread, cornmeal pancakes, fruit puddings, and cornmeal croquettes, claiming dietary value and offering varied preparations to replace wheat. The piece highlights the idea for households to extend wheatless cooking beyond breakfast to other meals.
Uncle Joe Graham and sons Ja son and Jodie were in Knowles on business. Mrs. Shipp returned from Abilene after visiting her parents. Tom Johnson of Lovington called on business. Major Heath of Midland reported very dry conditions east of Knowles. Many locals shopped, visited friends, or planned planting with 175 acres grown and more to come. A high wind shocked the plains, and figures like Eakin of Pleasant Valley and Cooley’s daughter Juanita joined a funeral trip to Hope. Various ranchers and townsfolk attended dances, rehearsals, and social events at the Knowles hall, with music by Dr. Coleman and W. R. Kr. and remarks on pasture prospects across the region.
Regular army rations are served for luncheon at a New York hotel. The report notes curious meals and mentions a charity angle with children collecting funds, reflecting a flavor of wartime era dining oddities.
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