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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1918
Page
4
In wartime France, former barracks for French soldiers now house homeless children. One nursery holds over 800 orphans aged up to ten, with babies and working mothers among them. American doctors staff kitchens and teachers instruct those able to attend.
The article notes older girls and boys are taught useful trades along with standard lessons. It praises healthy play and France’s sacred service in caring for children, and lauds the noble response of the American Red Cross.
A wounded soldier recounts a night raid in No Man's Land where three comrades fall and he bleeds dying until six stretcher bearers return them to safety. In hospital he reunites with Jane, who arrives with the red cross and a ring, promising a future together despite injuries.
Letter recounts a city parade for the Help the Flag drive led by Sousa’s Great Lakes band of about 300 sailors, with soldiers Red Cross Boy Scouts and twenty bands. Ambassador Gerard spoke. airplanes dropped printed matter. rain didn’t dampen the event. author plans to visit Michigan Central station tonight.
The United States Food Administration in May 1918 tests a two pound Connell package from Carlsbad Project Milling Co and approves selling it without substitutes. They note it lacks wheat to require a substitute and foresee good trade as a breakfast food for pancakes. Signed by A J Maloy of the Grocery Division.
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