Notable Visitors and Local Lodges Stir Bates Hotel Town
W E Helpman the auctioneer attended an entered apprentice degree at Eddy Lodge No 21 F and A M, last night in Bates hotel. Visitors include Son B Merchant from a mountain ranch, J D Hall from Sea Texas, A M Powell from Cleveland en route to Los Angeles, and Dr Allen from Erbanna Minnesota visiting Mr Hanson. Dr F F P plans a Reserve New Mexico business trip. Mrs Doepp plans a visit to Avalon. Cattle shipments to Pecos Valley awaited. three hundred cars ready for export pending shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Allen
Erbanna, M
B. P. Hanson
City
Mr. Hanson
Valley
Eddy County
F. FP
Reserve
N. M
Bread price listing at Model Market in town
A fragment notes three loaves of choicest bread sold at the Model Market for one dollar, addressing locals G, Shelby and U. S. Market. The item references loaves and a price, suggesting a sales listing amid scarce readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I G
Shelby
U. S
Model Market and Bakery Bread Price Alert
A brief notice warns that bread prices at Model Market and Bakery will rise soon, urging customers to stock up before the increase takes effect and noting the low current price for a limited time.
Morning auto ride and cattle shipment update
The report notes a morning auto trip with Mrs and Dr Boatman at her home. Felix Cattle Company sends 30 cattle to Kansas City headed by S Ford. Cigar tax of 3000 dollars levied. Rom Holt reports range and cattle in good condition awaiting rain. Grace Episcopal church to hold no services May 6 due to absence. Billy O'Neill arrives to conduct business before returning to Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O'Neill
Billy
City
Plains
Knowles
Presbyterial program highlights baby welfare event
Mrs W B Wilson and daughter attended a Presbyterial program in Otis Reka last week focused on baby welfare. Ermindsa Grandi led a welcome for babies followed by Rev Pratt discussing baby welfare, a piano solo by Miss Filenon, and slides on community babies. Rev Lowry spoke on Boy Scouts and better access to allied services amid a medical talk that was unable to attend. Sam Smith returned from the city, remarking on hardship and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogram
Otis Reka
Ermindsa Grandi
Mr. Pratt
Misa Filenon
Aesee Fy
Mar. Pratt
America
Mr. Lowry
Boy Scouts
Local notes mix travel and town life across Alto narrative
Bobby from La Porte Indiana heads south after securing orders while Dad Grubaugh works the anvil at Brown's blacksmith shop. Modern Woodmen delegate E H Hemenway returns from Al Verque and Roswell to Albuquerque. Mrs Emerson visits Knowles and families, church announcements promise union services and a dedicatory week. Ted Fate resigns and joins Star Pharmacy as soda dispenser. Elmore drives with military group to Alamagordo. Watt and son depart for Lovington to view Sieve classes for the future.
Community Notes on Church Visit and Local Improvements
Grace Episcopal vicar Rev F W Pratt left for Fe last night and will miss next Sunday. Women’s Presbyterial Missionary Society completed its meeting with delegates returning home today. Santa Fe adds crushed rock at the wagon bridge crossing. Scouts plan a camp starting May 20 with funds from a Friday night exhibition nearing twenty five dollars. Wheat oats and alfalfa growth boosted by warm weather. alfalfa harvest expected in ten days. Chas and T L Flowers noted as prominent local business men in town Wednesday.
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F. W. Pratt
Grace Episcopal Church
Sethureh
Big Springs
Texas
The
Santa Fe
Lowry
C. P. Pardue
T. L. Flowers
Chas
Frougat
Clean and Newly Furnished Rooms for Two Men
Room and board offered in private family for two young men. Terms reasonable. Phone 293. Billy Dean, mascot for Company B, missed last game due to measles but reports better and excited about team victory. Mrs. Mabel Carter and daughter travel from El Paso to Carinbad with baby son for a prolonged visit. Mrs. Plowman and Mrs. Queen head to Tamborino to visit daughters. Local note on gardening, poultry must be kept confining to land. law prohibits poultry running at large and damages to neighbor gardens.
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Mabel Carter
Mra
Guy Berry
el Paso
Mra. Ota
Davi
Aeepect
Carinbad
Evening Current
Guards Drill and Armory Orders in Carlsbad May 4 1917
Company borders at Carlsbad New Mexico notes guard details for May 4 1917 with Duran Collier and privates Bembry Bush Hubbard Robinson Taylor listed. Memorandum requires all members report to Armory by 8 0 oclock daily except Sundays 10 am. Old members must comply from May 8 or face court martial. Special drill set for 2 with three nights weekly. News mentions artesia weekend plans for Knorr couple and Emiel Kauffman planning Santa Rosa wedding to Martha Baer May 6.
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N. M
Mrs A Moore Joins Mr E Riley In Town Visit
Mrs A Moore travels from Lakewood to town with Mr E Riley and will stay for a few weeks. The notice notes their arrival and temporary stay in the area for the upcoming period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Moore
Tuenday
Lakewood
E. Riley
Recruits listed for Company B as enrollment hits seventy
Up to Thursday afternoon sixteen new men joined Company B in addition to names already reported. Among the newly enrolled are Lewis J. Bryant Harvey W. Weat Bryan Savoie Victor M. Van Gieson Lloyd M. Rankin Rudolph A. Wilcox Herbert S. Oxnam Arthur H. O Quinn Lev D. Williams Willie Poitevint Jonas M. Swofford. Three more names await Capt Dean's office with further reports from Lieut Wert. Little Miss Opal Matney has measles this week.
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Company B
Lawrence
L. Carey
Lewis J. Bryant
Harvey W. Weat
Bryan Savoie
Victor M. van Gieson
Lloyd M. Rankin
Rudolph A. Wilcox
Herbert 8. Oxnam
Arthur H. O'Quinn
Lev
D. Williams
Willie Poitevint
Jonas M. Swofford
Capt
Dean
Lieut. Wert
Lorington
Do your wearing at the Current fire
A fragmentary verse line set warns of misfortune turning on a hopeful note about faith and endurance, recalling Capt. Jack Crawford and a broncho scout. The text blends rugged frontier imagery with a spiritual refrain.
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God
Jack Crawford
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Star Pharmacy
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Billy Dean
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Artesia
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Boston
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Martha Baer
Mr. Kauffman
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Kithecene Barton
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Weaver
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