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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
2
The notice notes vacant lots in Carlsbad and claims water service from the Public Utilities Company enables home vegetable growing. It urges residents to use the cheaper water to plant gardens, highlighting lettuce yields and cost savings for households.
The piece argues that public opinion on volunteer soldiers varies and cites 18th century examples, including Braddock and Washington, to claim trained troops alone cannot ensure success. It suggests history shows raw militia, poorly trained, still impacted campaigns, while professional troops often excel, yet public sentiment remains mixed about recruiting.
The speaker questions why dismay is needed and recalls Putman leaving the plow to make history and earn a reputation as a frenter. He argues volunteers would rise to the occasion now as they have in the past, showing courage and unity.
War era security drives extend to local laborers and workers as Army and Navy police begin fingerprinting men. Police helped earlier, but now armed forces operate their own units. Reports describe finger impressions being used for identification and potential verification of identities amid wartime tensions. Local employers in various sectors have started recording fingerprints of employees for clearance and traceability.
Reported plan announces motor boats to aid the United States with naval service training. Nelson Thomas, secretary of the St Louis Yacht Club, says boats Jorge and WIE will be used for Marine Chives. About 125 local fliers and many manufacturers show interest in training and devoting vessels for national service. The Western Union and Chamber of Commerce advocate enrollment and factory involvement to prepare a large workforce for service.
A gardening primer from the New York food supply committees urges early planting with a chart of vegetables and dates, detailing spacing and care. It promotes home gardens to boost food supply and directs readers to obtain the guide from Mayor Mitchel’s committee at 71 Broadway and White Plains headquarters for more information.
Residents of a Pennsylvania town refused to abandon their homes as authorities ordered evacuations to access coal beneath. Community leaders and locals resisted, citing property, safety, and livelihood concerns while authorities prepared alternative housing and compensation plans.
Disorderly immigrant fragment recounts cavalry drills, riding methods, and survival tips. Mentions neighborhood troops, equipment notes, and a long-lived centenarian, Mrs Miller, born in Germany, who arrived in 1800 and celebrated her 100th birthday with a dance.
Mrs Wilson and Mrs Wilkow urge thrift in White House life and national example. They pledge to cut costly clothing and food waste, simplify entertaining, and invite other women to join the conservation effort. Mrs Wilson and Miss Margaret Wilson focus on White House management and frugal practices.
Church notices show preaching at 9 and 8 Friday and Sunday services. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7 90 p m and another meeting at 7 80 p m. Choir practice follows. Pastor ARDS calls all to attend.
Holy communion and morning prayer observed with sermon. Lord's Day worship includes Holy Communion, morning service, and sermon at Grace Church Episcopal. Vicar W Pratt conducts the services on the Lord's Day.
St Edwards Church holds services every Sunday at 7 am with an English sermon. A Mass and English sermon are also scheduled at 1 pm. Weekday Masses are at 8 30 am.
The notice states there will be no 11 o clock service at the Methodist church on Sunday. Parishioners are urged to attend the Baccalaureate sermon at the High School auditorium Sunday morning, with league activities at seven in the evening and services returning to the church at eight.
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