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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
2
The Carlsbad Printing Company publishes a daily paper noting April 16 1917 as second class matter. The item blends weather talk with rambling musings on rain hope and legal ideas, mixing weather notes and philosophical asides.
The Lever bill proposed in the House threatens government control over farming, mining, factories and distribution of food fuel clothing and raw materials. It would empower the Agriculture Secretary to regulate milling and flour production and place storage plants under state management while restricting private exchange and railway movements. Farmers, workers, bankers and laborers fear confiscation and wartime control would devastate production and prices.
Night gathering at the Arm drew about forty men for a lively session. The group discussed drill readiness and indicated improved promptness for future instruction.
The Knowles column notes visits from Uncle Joe Graham FP M Robison Sheridan Bennet and G C Bloomfield among others. Farmers discuss farming plans drought conditions and a pending Pecos Valley crop with rising prices.
A wartime patriotic verse praising the flag with calls to defend it. Mentions Old Glory, the banner, and sacrifice in battle. Dates the piece to May 9th, 1917.
A drought or blight has devastated a bountiful plum harvest. The young Seete have suffered substantial losses as the fruit trees fail to bear, leaving an empty crop despite prior abundance.
Tom Fletcher and family of Abernathy visit relatives this week. Martin Hughes enlisted in Company B at Carlabad Wednesday. Dr Coburn of Tatum NM handled dental work in Nadine Tuesday. Edd Gage from Midland moved cattle to the old Culp place and branded Tuesday. Mesdames Bob White and W. W. McNamee travel Friday to visit their ailing father Mr Wright. Speed of Andrews Texas met his father and they sought land commissioner Reed of Texas with daughter Mrs Campbell and others visiting Mrs Oscar Bar.
Local note reports Rev. Lanehart beginning a speaking series at Nadine Saturday night with invitation to all residents. Other items record Walter Turland delivering steers at Lamesa Texas on Thursday and various short town notices about homes, travel, and weather quips.
Church officials announce a special day with sermon and flowers as valid attendees are invited to join the celebration and honor the event with prayers and songs.
Edwards Church holds services every Sunday at 7 a m with a low mass and sermon. A high Mass and sermon is offered at Biase on weekdays at 8 30 a m.
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