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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
2
The article reflects on unity versus division in wartime, citing past and present disputes, figures like Abraham Lincoln and General Grant, and noting the Senate schedule and local meetings. It mentions war weariness, patriotic sentiment, and calls for readiness without delay.
A heated column condemns free space demands by newspapers as impractical and cites government pressure while church and biblical references frame the debate. It argues against free distribution and discusses taxes, postage, and price measures fueling press suppression fears.
The Ninth son of the Avieone Hinteret center convened the Colored M Ko Vhureh in session at Betibel Chapel. Delegates from Arona New Mexico and Texas gather with Rev Caldwell and Rev Stout presiding. Missionaries from Arizona Pecos and local leaders join as program runs to Sunday with evening services. Everybody is welcome to attend.
The Woman's Club met Tuesday to review the year and hear Mex Snyder of the Chautauqua play round. The committee for the coming year includes program chair Homenway Ryan and Thorne, with Mesdames Sikes Cunning ham and Gene Roberts among others.
Fire Exchange Bulletin urges housewives to form community canning clubs to save on sugar and costs. Members supply jars and purchase shared supplies while cooperatively canning fruits, jellies, and preserves with home equipment. The Agriculture Department warns of can shortages and advises using wide neck bottles and reserving jars for vegetables and meats.
A 1917 agricultural note urges thrift and conservation in households and farms. It cites a $700 million annual food waste, split by income groups, caused by bad prep, cooking, handling, and excess courses. Potatoes alone discard 20 percent of edible portions. The policy view ties farm success to net earnings.
Do not feed high priced human food to hose or chicken avoid sending valuable food to incinerator or fertilizer heap. Do not pour nourishing foods into sewers or water used to boil cereals. Keep good food out of the garbage pail and kitchen sink demonstrated thrift in your home. Make saving rather than spending your social standard.
From Farmers Exchange Bulletin advice on preventing disease in young poultry stresses early action. At six weeks turkeys show head and neck protuberances as warning signs of possible heart and intestinal problems. A suggested treatment uses red pepper and wheat middlings mixed into feed.
The text outlines treatment steps for turkey illnesses including head sore, gapes, diarrhea, and Sealy legs. It advises medicating with water, castor oil, and laudanum in severe cases, isolating sick birds, disinfecting housing and water, and culling severely ill birds. It also covers care standards and preventive measures.
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