Mexico withdraws representatives from Havana in Cuba tensions
The Carlsbad NM paper reports Mexico has pulled its representatives from Havana amid rising Mexico Cuba tensions. It notes potential for further agitation, warns war could follow, and suggests German influence behind Mexico's move as the United States protects Cuban interests in the war against Germany.
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Mexico
Cuba
Havana
Carranza
Spain
United States
Germany
Alfalfa Seed Demand Seen If Rain Favors Hay Growth
Widespread rainfall across Kansas Oklahoma and northern states boosts alfalfa hay prospects with farmers shifting from seed to hay and fueling potential alfalfa seed demand at food prices. Imports are unlikely to meet rising needs, while New Mexico and Arizona irrigation areas may also profit from favorable weather. Carlsbad project farmers may still raise alfalfa seed if irrigation water runs short.
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Kansas
Oklahom Oblanka
Bose
New Mexico
Arizana
Carlsbad
War Savings Campaign Plans Told For New Mexico
Raynolds State Director of War Savings reports conferences in Santa Fe and Roswell on May 28 to finalize plans for the Nebraska War Savings Campaign in New Mexico. The president will declare June 28 War Savings Day nationwide, aiming to place War Savings Stamps in every home. Herman C. Hfield will preside at Roswell, with county chairmen and active assistants urged to attend.
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San Texas
Hallett Raynolds
War Savings Workers
Santa Fe
Roswell
Tues Y
New Mexico
Nebraska
United States
Curry
Chaves
Roosevelt
Otero
de Baca
Lea
Lincoln
Eddy Herman C. Hfield
Las Vegas
War Savings Work
White House Wool sale bid from Santa Fe tops two pounds
Notice of competitive sale for the American Red Cross of about two pounds of the White House Wool shows BR. L. Hall of Santa Fe bidding $60.00 at $26.00 per pound. Also mentions weather forecast and local note on Wallace Smith visiting from his Delaware ranch.
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American Red Cross
White House
BR. L. Hall
Santa Fe
Soldier's letter from France salutes family and talks of war
Frank Sprong writes from somewhere on the West Front noting cold stormy weather, two drives with a May 9 anticipated push, and longing for home canned goods and mamma's victuals. He mentions Captain Meller and a submarine night raid, asks for a New York paper March 25, and asks for letters, promising to tell more if he returns.
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Frank Sprong
France
West Front Sea Line
Mamma
New York City
Meller
Maren
Thompsons Drafted To Serve As Nation Faces War
Alfred and Will Thompson are among many young men in town drafted for military service by Uncle Sam. The Thompson brothers are described as fine physical specimens and could have a chance to face a Hun in close combat if called.
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Alfred
Will Thompson
Sam
Thompson
Carlsbad Lawyers Attend Lea County Court Session
Judge C. H. Jones among Carlsbad lawyers at the first session of Lea County court in Lovington. He says conditions in the district are poor due to continued drought.
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C. H. Jones
Carlsbad
Sesson
Lea Co
Lovington
Drouth
Deplorable Accident Involving Doctor and Barber Revolver
Last night at eight o clock Dr L B E Ervin was seriously injured by an accidental revolver discharge from barber J W Stevenson. The ball pierced the leg, shattering bone. he was taken to Eddy County hospital for treatment. Outcome uncertain for days. leg may remain weak. Stevenson cooperative, cattle duty in Colorado. Miser and Hest returned to Lovington from Carlsbad.
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L. BE. Ervin
J. W. Stevenson
Stevenson
Dr. Ervin
Mr. Stevenson
Bevin
Eddy County Hospital
Phyalelana
Memorial Day Proclamation by New Mexico Governor 1918
The governor proclaims Memorial Day a state holiday on May 30 1918. He honors fallen soldiers and urges public assemblies to acknowledge dependence on God while hoping for liberty to prevail globally amid World War I. The document ends with a sealer and a grocery ad for Connell pancake mix.
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State of
New Mexico
Europe
God of Our Fathers
W. E.” Lindsey
Classified Ads Listings Uptake From Local Market
Multiple items advertised including celery and tomato plants priced 75 and 1 per 100, second hand cars with 15 available at Cine mus Shops, Studebaker touring car truck at Ohnemus Shops, rental rooms with water and kitchen, a suite of light housekeeping rooms at Metropolitan hotel, a four year old Jersey cow for sale, and threshed hay at 1.00 per bale sold by H D Hubbard.
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Cinemus
Mia
Maggie
Metropolitan Hotel
Private School Opens in Grammar Building May 27
Mrs. J. M. Dillard announces a private school will open Monday in the Grammar school building at eight o'clock. Pupils desiring a half grade or make up work should enroll at once. Special attention given to advanced work.
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J. M. Dillard
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Evening Current
S&l
Carlsbad Printing Co
Dane
Wallace Smith
Delaware
Charlie
Colorado
Frank Miser
Ernest Hest
Carlsbad Automobile Co
Newexico
City of
A. D
W. BE. Lindsey
Connell
J. FL Plowers
Ohnemus
H. EB
James
Otpa
Jersey
Dewtt
H. McLenathen
H. D. Hubbard
Harry Woodman CE
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