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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1917
Page
2
Public notices warn Carlsbad residents about sidewalk exhaling violators and potential enforcement. The issue includes a wartime letter from Cardinal Farley urging American unity and sacrifice, emphasizing duty and faith in support of the nation.
A dramatic photo of four hundred empty coal cars in a yard prompted public alarm over rail and mineowner practices. The piece argues car shortages spur price hikes and demand government action, noting that winter prices could double if inaction continues.
T C Love and wife with young daughter travel from Geirrand to a distant lambing camp. They recently bought a flock of 860 lambs from Tracy and Simpson and plan immediate shearing as Mrs Love describes goats, care, and routines at the camp.
Headquarters Company B Ist Infantry Carlsbad New Mexico May 16 1917. Memorandum orders a company drill at seven o'clock tonight and physical exams after the afternoon drill. Recruits must attend and blankets must be turned in to the Supply Sergeant each morning. By order Captain W W Dean. Bryan Mudgett Lieutenant.
The opera H. M. S. Pinafore presented at Chautauqua draws large crowds and high praise. Reviews note an excellent cast, well trained chorus, and a crowd eager to discuss the performance after the show. The Redpath company production is described as a delightful seasonal staple.
Dr. Anna Howard Shaw named chair of a National Defense Council committee on women defense work. The group includes prominent women from the National American Woman Suffrage Association and other organizations to advise how American women can aid wartime efforts.
Citizens of Lakewood host an old fashioned barbecue in honor of Jim Cunningham noted for faithful service. Attendees from Hope and Carlubad include Judge Osburn Whit Wright Roy Waller John Hewitt and Chas Lassetter. The Current reports Cunningham has been appointed Santa Fe agent at Portales and wishes him success.
John Queen and Milas McCullough from the Queen ranch are in town for business. Dr Foote and his Alpine Texas wife were Sunday guests in Carlsbad. Mrs Foote, who once spent a season here, enjoyed reunions with friends. They departed Monday morning for El Paso Texas.
Miss Pauline Trautman popular primary teacher returns to Ohio the first of the week and accepts a position at Metcalf for the coming school years. She visited Mrs. Hutchins and made many warm friends in and out of the school room who wish her a pleasant summer.
The letter from Albert M. Scott of Jacksonville Florida argues against the common belief that snakes do not swallow their offspring. He recalls a scene on the Baird farm east of Steele's brook in Oakville about sixty years ago where he saw a snake with twenty-three young and an old one entering a corn stalk and chicken snake.
The article outlines four war service branches under the National American Woman Suffrage Association. These include employment for women, agricultural training to boost food supply and reduce waste, Red Cross work, and Americanization of aliens. The effort involves 2,000,000 women nationwide.
Japanese of the Pacific coast pledge loyalty to the United States at a Mane meeting. They vow cooperation in work and readiness to serve in fortifications. A proclamation commends the President and asks to serve under U S laws. Reports speak of a movement in Honolulu to raise a division from 15000 Japanese reservists.
London reports estimate annual army losses due to petty theft and pilfering at 25 million dollars. Auditors describe widespread disappearances of mules horses pistols blankets and other military stores across camps and ships.
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