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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1917
Page
4
Announcement states the opening of a full service station at the former Linne’s Paint Store location in Pennsylvania. It promises up-to-date service, a complete stock of parts, and capable handling of related equipment and repairs.
J S Oliver urges farmers to boost cotton acreage amid war, with plans for 6 400 acres and advice on pest control. He explains cotton bollworm and corn borers damage, recommends alternating rows and planting corn in specific patterns to deter insects, and advises tomato crops to follow same directions.
A partial, garbled note references farming, payment for work, and a county official’s role in explaining the work. The readable fragment mentions Brahina and seeking clarification from a county contact about farm tasks and payments.
Washington May 1 Congress will work to smooth differences in the selective draft war army bill as passed by both houses. The measure will likely go to the president for signature this week. The Senate will seek to harmonize the two versions on maximum conscription ages and related provisions, with debates over a 27 to 40 year range and anti liquor and grain production rules.
The church notices announce Bible school at 10 a.m. with communion and preaching at 11. Evening and junior activities are listed along with prayer meetings. Grace Church Episcopal details Lord's services, morning sermon, and vicar’s timetable.
St Edwards Church schedules Sunday services with low mass and sermon. Weekday high mass and sermon listed. evening mass at 6 90 p m may indicate 6 30 or 7 00 p m uncertainty.
There will be no service at the Methodist church Sunday at 11 AM. Attend the Baccalaureate sermon at the High School auditorium Sunday morning. Evening league at 7 and services at 8 at the church. Bill Ohnemus drove to Minco for Misnow Campbell, reporting good weather and interest in the local countryside. Rev A Bell traveled to Plainview by car, noting chicken-keeping tips and a portable coop design from Farm Progress.
New recruits for Company B yesterday afternoon and today include Beatie Wilson Henry F Brockman Earl B Roberts Haywood Turlington George A Hemennez Robert Onway and Daniel Lowenbruck J Tom Cooper returned from Missouri last Friday to accompany Curley O Neil home on suspicion of irregularity involving a $210 check An error linked to the check proposal is expected to be resolved in September grand jury proceedings Sherie Hewitt went with O Neil to Lovington where the complaint began
The ladies who organized the Old Peabody Pow presented it a second time at the Peoples Theatre Saturday night and were well pleased with the turnout as many people attended and enjoyed the evening.
The article notes plans to farm food crops by German prisoners of war under international law. A strip of land will be given near the fort to cultivate enough to feed prisoners and, if possible, U S soldiers. Germans no longer salute Old Glory, staying in quarters since the war declaration.
The American Forestry Association members are urged to prune true trees and remove damaged branches. Spray as needed to control sucking or nearby insects. Prepare a compost of leaf mold with manure and soil for planting and soil improvement. Protect tender plants with evergreen boughs only where absolutely necessary.
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