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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
2
A sparsely attended cemetery meeting discussed a Saturday 1 0 schedule at Thorne Furniture to organize an ice cream fete on the courthouse lawn July 4. Ladies prepare the event and urge attendance to register objections or support the current management.
An old ledger style document shows financial entries and liabilities, including capital stock, surplus, deposits, and notes from a New Mexico Eddy County bank. A sworn statement by J N Livingston as cashier is included, with historical references and a dated 1917 draft discussion. The text also contains fragmented letters and opinions attributed to Jessie Johnson and others about conscription and personal health notes.
The cash store operated by Joe Rabhal shut on Monday and Rabhal left for Roswell saying he would return soon. Clerks and an agent for a wholesale house took some goods, while Swift & Company and other creditors attached assets. Liabilities total in the thousands.
This afternoon Rahhal was brought from Roswell and charged with issuing worthless checks. The case involves alleged check fraud and warrants or charges are pending in local court.
Local retailer touts 160 satisfied customers in Carlsbad as it promotes taking old stoves as part payment and invites more trade ins for new models.
A humorous poem contrasts famous historic events with a cocky rival who can recite only baseball lore. It notes Carter Johnson’s boast of shutting out the Yankees in three straight heats while many great moments are left unknown to him.
Milwaukee story of Private Jagodzinski in Company K First Wisconsin Infantry who barely met the minimum weight and height. He grew to 120 pounds and five foot four and a quarter inches after a week of training and a gymnastic regimen. Public curiosity noted but authorities offered no heroic explanation beyond exercise.
The week lists Sunday School at 9 45 for Methodist and Baptist churches with morning services at 11 and evening evangelism at 8. Epworth League 7 pm. Saint Edwards notes low mass and English sermons. Christian Church offers Food Conservation in morning service and The Cost of Discipleship in evening with Bible school at 9 45 and Junior activities.
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