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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1918
Page
2
Hoover urges Americans to cut meat and wheat use to aid Allied famine relief. New Mexico residents urged to reduce meat to two pounds per person weekly and wheat to one third of normal for the next harvest. Emphasizes self-control, varying needs by labor and family, and preps for victory bread and sugar conservation.
Washington May 25 191s The Food Administration appeals for renewed sacrifice as Allied consumption falls short of needs Our exports rise but demand stronger effort urging reductions to two pounds per week for all meats and poultry per person over four years old Sugar use is also pressed to aid allies and sustain supplies
A sergeant with the 655th U S A writes Hempstead about travels from Kelly Field San Antonio to Lone Island. En route they rode in Pullmans through Paris Texas St Louis and Philadelphia with Red Cross offers cigars candy flowers and magazines. They drew cheers waved to crowds and met canteen workers in Washington and New York area. They plan to return after the war and recall numerous stops and calisthenics along the way.
Governor Lindsey, en route to El Rito, grants conditional pardons to W. P. Herbert of Chaves County and Jane Sancnes y Armijo, with custody of dependents noted. He also restores citizenship to several former parolees including John Joseph Meloy, Dose Cordova, Siple Valdez, Joseph J. Smith, Lunay County, and Jesus Elias, detailing prior sentences for murder, larceny, and forgery across multiple counties.
In Kenwell on May 26 the Democratic county convention erupted into a factions dispute over endorsements for national and state offices. Judge G A Richardson won the US seat endorsement while Davisson was backed for state land commissioner. Judge J T McClure failed to win faction support for the state supreme bench. The Bull Moose faction controlled proceedings, with an amendment to favor McClure tabled by a slim margin.
Mr and Mrs John K Means Robert Mike Julia and John K Jr left for Hope New Mexico after spending Sunday in Malaga with sister Mildred Plowman. They plan to stop in Artesia with Lewis Means and wife. Robert heads to Uncle Sam’s Veterinary division leaving June 1. John R Means bought Wier stock now held at Sargente ranger station near Hear Springs.
The writer describes ships camouflaged in unusual schemes and details a march from a harbor to Long Island, then by train to a distant post. He notes every squadron must be prepared for overseas duty when summoned and expresses caution in sharing more, adding that the work is nearly finished.
Mina Giadys M. Spencer of Highland Bark UL describes her Red Cross service in France to 140 Girls, recounting near front lines ambulance duties, lifting wounded to base hospitals, and witnessing French resolve. She notes American aid boosts morale and hopes for an end to the war with Germans.
Public notice promotes war savings stamps with a cash sale of a good 24 inch wagon item. Inquiries at the post office. Mentions Connell products for baking and substitutes, urging customers to try sacks and avoid substitutions, with references to grocers and dates.
If you seek a fret class second hand car call Onne mun Shopsreal. We offer 15 cars to choose from and urge you to see them. Std ltn Tt recommends visiting before buying elsewhere to view the new Studebaker touring cars just received.
Two rental notices listing light housekeeping rooms available. One shows a running water and kitchen sink, contact Mrs H. EB. James. The other offers a suite of connecting light housekeeping rooms downstairs, contact Mrs Maggie Reed at the Metropolitan hotel.
Fresh thoroughbred Jersey cow, four years old, for sale. Interested buyers should call or phone H. McLENATHEN at Dewett Co. for details and to arrange a viewing.
Mrs. J. M. Dillard will open a private school in the Grammar school building on Monday May 27 at eight o'clock. Pupils wishing to make half a grade or work off a condition should enroll at once. Special attention given to A Th work.
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