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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
3
A report from Loving notes Wallis is spending heavily in town. The article highlights notable purchases and local economic impact as residents observe the display of wealth in shops and public spaces.
In town visits and family notes from Carlsbad and nearby areas. Dr Harkey and Mrs from Malaga and Lakewood visitors arrive. Miss Nannie Irvin and Little join Carlsbad travels. Tyson Baird heads to Morenci for Detroit Copper Company duties. A child of Mr and Mrs Payne ill at home. J H Ellsworth among locals in town. Residents plan moves near Albuquerque and in the Hla river region. several couples handle dwelling arrangements for winter.
Mesdames B A Nymeyer Jobo vapor and the Draper children move from Srunville Texas J Q Leatherman visited from 9K ranch with supplies and left for La Modnarie Santa Fe en sneering department in Am orillo Demains headquarters. The Knott family daughter ill with water in Sosication The son of Prof AL ft and wife ill today at the hieder andparents Judge and Meet Grantham Mrs Rosy and Mrs J Winter in town Attending dance for Company Boysiven at the Armory music fine dancers stayed until late Attorney R Dow and stenographer Sadie Cheatem returned from Roswell Chaves county commission. Dance for Company Boyiven pleasant. The music and dancing continued until the early hours. HHI post master on vacation two weeks starting today in July fiscal year begins July 1 He plans trip to Chicago and will gain a car to Judkin ranch for summer work.
Mrs Flemming and Miss Hazel Flemming spent the night in Carlsbad from Loving to bid farewell to Company B. The Carlsbad Springs hotel provided breakfast for the men, with 10 at a time starting at 4 10. A Cemetery Association meeting at R M Thorney’s store drew a large crowd to discuss future benefits. A marriage ceremony occurred on June 5 by Rev Sellanis of the Christian church. Company Band members departed for Albuquerque. Packing and donations continued to support soldiers at the front with a steady supply of comfort items and toys for the troops. Mrs Craft, a longtime resident, visited Carlsbad during the stop.
Fragmentary notice describes an accident involving a young girl of thirteen and a burial, mentioning a fall at a location and a court-like tone. The readable text references a Tuesday evening event and a deceased individual from a local area, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Fragmentary OCR records a garbled note about farewells and a bottle linked to tradesmen Frederik and Miner. Mentions New York, Baltimore, Albany, and a doctor removing adhesive plaster from a heel. Contains disjointed names and locations with no clear sequence or outcome.
The Pecos Water Users' Association protest prompts a county explanation. Officials describe dividing lands into districts and placing district values to reflect true values under the Carlsbad project, aiming to prevent farmers from misinterpretation.
A fragmented county discussion examines land valuation for taxation across districts in La Hluprta and nearby areas. It contrasts average land values in Courkslind Worth Malaga and valley regions, noting variability while urging fair appraisals and district equity. County commissioners sign off on ongoing debate.
The Women's Auxiliary to the State Council of Defense met after a canning demonstration by Ott WT Conway at the High School Auditorium. Discussions centered on wartime support, proposed resolutions, and plans to promote production, conservation, and wartime policies across communities, with emphasis on unity and duty.
Fragmentary notice describes a ball found at The Cob Stable with cattle nearby and an advisory hint toward good deeds, dated with unclear timing and names. The readable text presents a single local item without further context or follow up.
The Clark Jewel Oil Stove tailored for Carlabad buyers as 150 customers praise its efficiency. Trade notes indicate customers can trade in old stoves and use part payment toward a new unit.
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