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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1917
Page
2
The article explains how first class mail sustains the postal system and its workers. It notes high wage costs and freight savings, with mail service operating around the clock to keep the Post Office machinery moving. It mentions advertising and news columns supporting profitable postal work.
Fragmentary text arguing for the newspaper’s public role and resistance to profit motives. It cites government purpose to disseminate information and warns against turning the press into a money making institution, emphasizing service to people. The passage reflects early press ethics and concerns over commercialization.
A garbled OCR text reports on a county level discussion about substitutes for money in local politics. It mentions a committee and a town, with references to the county clerk handling duties and a vote or decision process. The intelligible parts suggest organized activity around financial substitutes and electoral procedures.
Fragmentary OCR mentions butter spread on land sold in Chicago and a con game. Hospitals report to the police about purchases and a mysterious scale of claims. The text includes garbled names and phrases, hindering precise details.
Fragmented text shows names and roles related to daylight saving policy debate. The passage references President Wilkenee, Lorlioal of Misaedir, Mageg Marris of New York, and the National Davticht sineing sree latin. Details are garbled, outlining uncertainty and potential regulation changes.
Talger Ene of Boston loses a leg and an arm yet saves Mina Louise King of Winchester from drowning at Revere Beach. The surviving swimmer is celebrated as a hero as the couple plan their future, with careful note of community admiration and wedding plans.
A youth undergoes a medical exam for military service as a doctor notes minor injuries from a fall and a plaster and cotton pad on the heel. The proceedings reveal limited impairment and the reviewing officer suggests completion of the process.
A fragment notes that Washington Adventists refuse to participate in the war between the late Germany, citing duty to their Driving Master and the government principles. The executive committee of the North American Conference outlines their pledge to remain noncombatants due to religious beliefs.
The Methodist Church schedules a 9 45 Sunday school and 11 am morning service with a 7 pm Epworth League and 8 pm evening service led by Rev A C Bell. Captain Dean accepts invitation for Company B to attend next Sunday night formation at the Armory and march to church with music and decorum.
Calendar lists Sunday morning Sunday School 43 to 11 and preaching 11 to 12. Sunday afternoon Sunbeam Missionary. hours 8 30 to 1 30. Junior and Senior Bible class with preaching times. Wednesday prayer meeting and Thursday meeting. Women's Auxiliary meets Thursdays monthly at the church. Choir practice in the evening. Also St Powers Church services with Low Mass High Mass and English sermon portions in the morning.
The notice lists Bible school at 9 45 a m and a communion and preaching service at 1 00 p m. Junior C. B L at 3 20 p m. A preaching service at 7 00 p m and a Friday meeting at 7 30 p m. A cordial welcome to all signed by Pastor D F Sellards.
Grace Church Episcopal lists Lord's Day Communion and morning service with sermon at 11 am and prayer on other days. W Pratt, vicar, serves. John Balkin visited the ranch today and will stay in town through Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Huston of Law Ini are mentioned in today's town report as residents contributing to community affairs. The brief item notes their presence and local involvement.
A garbled local item describes a wind incident in Wiehita where a person named Samm Sanders finds a five dollar bill and a confusion ensues with Mrs Sanders and others. The text is unclear about full events and outcomes.
A young girl reimagines Noah's Ark by removing a leg from each animal after bringing the ark to the tea officer. She explains that sages are useless, noting all creatures have one too or any.
For sale a tie English kit from Wal and Hy Vent Stables. Obvious OCR issues yield partial words but item appears listed as equestrian gear. Interested buyers should verify details with the seller and arrange viewings.
A fine Jersey bull will be found at the Club Stable available to people with cows needing a good animal.
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