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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
2
The Evening Current in Carlsbad New Mexico lists in advance rates of 5.00 for annual subscriptions and 3.00 for monthly, with sample copies available. It notes second class matter status entered April 16, 1917, at Carlsbad post office under the 1879 act, and published daily except Sundays by Carls Printing Company.
Citizens across the county rally in loyalty as registration and recruitment efforts surge. Women spend long hours at polls to support defense, while volunteers and officials coordinate the registration drive and military support.
An editorial praise notes newspapers as essential allies to the nation, alongside business leaders, for their time and space to support the government. A fire alarm from BE T Carter residence reported a rear fence blaze on North Canyon street caused by boys setting cottonwood limbs aflame. The boys reported to Mrs Carter who used a garden hose to keep the fire in check before the fire department arrived. no wind and dry conditions helped prevent a larger catastrophe.
A meeting at Cartstad yesterday drew interest with five new members joining the group. Violet Gossett sang during the program and an encouraging business session was held. The next union meeting is tentatively set for July 2.
A garbled clipping reports a wedding ring recovered after seven years, mentioning names like Galli Wrenn and Wertdlow Hine amid unclear phrases. The readable portion notes a yard and faded details, with few concrete facts left intact beyond the central item.
A shapeless OCR fragment describes Paris debating restrictions on shaving women and a weighing machine amid concerns over weight and entertainment. The readable portions mention a daily committee and public sentiment, but the exact actions and entities remain unclear.
A Washington memo to the House from Secretary Redfield urges new funding for fisheries. It forecasts farmers may soon rely on pond fish such as sunfish and perch alongside wheat and corn, with a push for improved fish culture and a new bureau building. He notes progress and potential legislation to aid fish farming.
Discussion by the U S Department of Commerce highlights dry farming as a water conserving, rainfall dependent practice. It argues that timely cultivation preserves moisture and reduces evaporation to raise yields in arid western regions during prolonged droughts, with Missouri 1914 cited as showing increased corn per acre when some farmers adopted dry methods alongside 1901 benchmarks.
Riley vetted fighters for a military draft era boxing test, touting talents like Tom Euler of Wee Pit. A witness named Watson testified that one fighter claimed to have fought already and begged for another chance to prove himself, saying he needed a bout to gain opportunity.
A fragmented oddity item notes a request to disburse pensions due to need. It mentions a one legged woman and four paralysed men who reportedly eloped from an asylum, with scant readable detail on date or location.
Professor W T Conway of New Mexico Agricultural College will lead a canning demonstration in Carlsbad at 2 PM Wednesday in the High School Auditorium. Mothers and girls clubs urged to attend with members meeting at 9 AM at the Grammar School and 4 AM at Otis School for related sessions.
The Civil Service Commission announces an exam for Faldy county New leo to fill a motor rural carrier post in Lavington. Applicants must meet residency and other Form 2120 2121 requirements and be able to provide a vehicle with capacity up to 800 pounds and at least 50 cubic feet. Applications and blanks available at local post offices or the Washington DC office.
A fine Jersey bull is advertised at the Club Stable for cow owners seeking a reliable animal for service. The notice emphasizes the bull’s quality and suitability for improving cattle.
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