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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1917

Page

3

Local Notes From Loving and Surrounding Towns

Wallace of Loving<!--truncated-->eak with sister Mrs Farris on Saturday Mildred and Albert Johnson with daughter Edna were in town Saturday shopping. Reeves at McMillan dam visited to check conditions. Wallace the contractor prepared for Dr Pate’s new residence. Mrs Herring reports family recovering from illness. Hattie Hagel ill for a few days. M Richards ex-banker now in Car Pecos and Van Horn writes Current News. Mrs J A Hardy of Otis hosted Ned Crowe meeting with several ladies. Surgical dresses and a silver offering collected. Kindel family left for home due to mining work. Jen ya trip possible. Fletcher family visited from the ranch. Mrs J W Hepler and Ruth visited. Ruth recovered from measles. Mrs Beckett of Hope visiting at Stewart home. Dr Deep prepared before departure. Presbyterian chapel to be dedicated next Sunday at eleven. Turkey traveler from Roswell detained. jail case. Twenty seven carload cattle to South Dakota. owner Me A Hollingworth came in from Amoritle. Mrs Frank Moos met J F Rarey. A Wright from Know owes on streets. Pickard Smith and Harden Clark with four tour cars delivered to J F Rarey. G Barber attended to ranch business and returned home. JU Rackley reports his sheep at home for a couple days.

Alston family leaves for Santa Fe. wife improving

Ted Alston and daughter Gladyn depart by car for Santa Fe to invite Mrs. Alston who is there for treatment. Her condition is improving.

Benito Morales Ted Ted Alston Gladyn Santi Fe Alston

Local News and Coroner Jury Verdicts in Town

Mr Jones and firm McCarty and Jonca of Nebraska visit town on Saturday. Mrs Rackley travels to Artesis Friday for help with sleep and sheep across alfalfa fields. Coroner jury finds Bonfo Montes died from a gunshot wound fired by Deputy Sheriff Cooper during official duties. The panel includes Roberts, Lucas, Farris, Kraft, Witherspoon, and Owen.

Mr. Jones McCarty and Jonca Nebraska Putan Old Mi Pen Gray Place Jones and Famil Mecarty Yore Brothers In Law Tiret J. D. Rackley Artesia Mr. Packley Judee Richards Bon Fo Montes Honito Morila Sherif JT. Cooper

Babylonian Epic Translation Reveals Ancient Hero’s Redemption

Philadelphia reports a museum translation of a Babylonian tablet from the Yale era, dated between 1500 and 500 BC. The text portrays a hero spared by divine love and the epic journey of two men, linking to other tablets and offering new material for scholars.

Philadelphia University of Yerivanta Museum Grean Abraham University Mica Gmtc B.C Stephen Langdon University Museum Epte

Army payroll details and officer pay scales

Washington reports on United States Army payroll structures and officer remuneration. It notes Lt General pay at 10000 yearly, Major General at 5000, and other officer and retiree stipends, with positions at depots and finance divisions. The article comments on the large size of the force and upcoming scale changes.

United States Aviation Force Washington Sam Remy Wis George ©. Thornhardt Philppines Texas Hertel Genernla Miles Hater Young Wajor

Cottage Moved By Wind During Sand Storm

Saturday afternoon a small cottage owned by Jim Martin in the southern part of town was shifted three or four feet by strong wind and blowing sand. No injuries or major damage occurred as the house was moved off its foundation but has since been set back and will be ready soon.

Jim Martin

Pleasant Visitor from Artesia Retired Minister

A letter notes Rev. A. E. Boyd of Artesia visiting and being known as an artist minister and former pastor of Las Cruces. He retired from the ministry due to throat illness and is now connected with a city life insurance company in a special war service policy.

A. EB. Boyd Artesia Rey. Oyd Las Cruces City Life Insurance Company Epiint Athen

Army Pay Scales and Ranks Highlight 1910s Recruitment Efforts

A century old notice outlines pay scales for U S army ranks from second lieutenant to colonel, with salaries ranging from 1 700 to 4 000 dollars yearly. It notes high demand for first and second lieutenants, rising examinations to fill officer corps, and aviation corps expansion. It also mentions merit pay for expert riflemen and cooks at 10 to 18 dollars monthly, plus a family visit report from Springs hotel and travels to Santa Fe and Alpine.

M Brixadler Aviation Corps Nereien Kincrense

Briton Guards as Naval Guard Survives Collapse on Pier

A British sailor on duty at the Boston waterfront steadied a guard post after a muttered collapse. He signaled for a doctor, handed over his rifle, and waited in steady rain until a corporal found relief arrangements.

Boston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wallace Mildred Albert Johnson Edna Bosinews L. E. Reeves McMillan Dam Cameleon Mr. Wallace Pate Carl Herring Hattie Hagel M. Richards Car- Pecos van Horn Angeles Mra J. A. Hardy Otis Ned Crowe Floyd Kindel Wire Jen Ya Mac Fleteher J. W. Hepler Iss Ruth Tinbad Ruth Masson J. A. Beckett Hope M. C. Stewart Deepp The Presbyterian Church Turkey Roswell Hollingaworth Amoritle Frank Moos Fidith Lee A. Wright Knowowes Pickard Smith Harden Clark amen_talay Tour J. F. Rarey G. Barber JU Rackley Hop R.M. Thorne Furniture Store Ep. V. Price & Co Chicago Nelson and Ralph the Cleaners Uncle Sam Star Pharmacy Rexall Maxwell Weaver Frank Stetson Springs Hotel Meadames Paves Hart Lovington Santa Fe Hagerman Jef D. Hart Mr. Hart Littl Kirls Herady Columbias
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