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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1918
Page
3
Frank W. Ross departed for Loving after visiting Mrs. Ross who spoke of the prevailing pandemic at the Pearse home. Mine Ella Bock hosted a Halloween and birthday party on North Canal street with fall decorations and a three course wartime luncheon served by the hostess.
The town reports postponement of church reopenings for another week and a rumor of renewed flu cases in Roawell with 66 new cages and deaths, though verification is lacking. J W Talk claims $2000 in Liberty bonds, not showing in the buyers list. A local drive promotes Lick the Kaiser club automobile tickets with proceeds to charity.
Town rumor spread of five flu cases but county records show only five new cases reported to the County Health Officer WHPate in Eddy County.
A Fort Sumner dispatch notes influenza remains widespread but under control with many cases treated locally. It cites a surge of deaths and a temporary drop in medical staff as doctors and nurses were ill, affecting care for a period.
The Crawford Theatre is reopened after complete fumigation and interior sanitization. Douglas Fairbanks will appear tomorrow night in his latest release Mr. Fix It as the headlining attraction.
Mr and Mrs Jim Etcheverry at the Sisters sanitarium are seriously ill with pneumonia following influenza but are reported improving today.
Earnest Damon, a seasoned telegraph er with local work history, departs for Paso City this morning. An ex-forestry ranger skilled in rifle shooting, he plans to stay on for a shift there after receiving a higher salary offer.
Chas Grammer received a letter from his son Bryan at a San Diego navy training camp. He reports he is well and enjoying life despite a spreading flu on the western coast, which authorities are bringing under control. The news is welcomed by Bryan’s many friends in the area.
U S Weather Bureau reports fair conditions in Carlsbad New Mexico for tonight and Saturday with little change in temperatures.
New Mexico's Department of Education informs county and city school officials that teachers should not have pay docked during influenza related school closures. The letter notes closures are governor caused and teachers fulfill contract terms. It urges fair action by school boards and references Public School Laws on teacher salaries.
The county superintendent authorizes the announcement that schools are expected to reopen on Monday November 11 after a four week vacation due to the flu.
Albuquerque November 1 New Mexico ranks second in efficiency in the medical work of its draft boards Capt John W Blider medical aid to Gov Lindsey announced Rhode Island leads The Eddy County board under Dr L H M Pate shows a strong examiner record likely to place Eddy county at the head of New Mexico local boards
Notice is given under Sec 2465 that Roman Chnemus applies for land in Sec 17 T 228 RR 87 c Ne M, with minimum bid 5.50 per acre. Sale at 10 a m on December 16 2018 at the land office. highest bidder pays immediately. Adverse claimants should file by sale time. Emmett Patton Receiver. WANTED To rent a large electric fan Claude Wright 258.
In Stevens Point Wisconsin eleven year old Nick Rosenthal was fatally shot by his thirteen year old brother Dan Rosenthal who aimed a supposedly unloaded shotgun at him and pulled the trigger.
Local youths marked Halloween with rowdy pranks including overturned bridges and a broken gate. Ghost filled streets frightened passers by while parties, especially at the Flowers home, featured playful mischief and costumes.
Louis C. Lettwick, a cotton buyer, faced a serious condition during the prevailing pandemic. A night report described his status as serious, while the morning update indicated some improvement.
Cattle are being moved back to the Buckeye ranch from Texas pastures. L. A. Swigart shows interest in the Buckeye operation which is run with careful accounting of costs and income. In wartime tax era many more stock concerns adopt similar methods.
Classified note advertising a rental property offering a sleeping porch and garden. Interested readers urged to apply at the current office or call the provided phone number 4% and 0ct-4td.
Miss Jenny Linn of the Red Cross membership committee reports data from Denver to boost local drive. She notes 300 soldiers left Carlsbad jurisdiction for service, many overseas, and aims to reach 1800 members including all eligible families. soldiers and under sixteen are excluded from the drive.
J. W. Knorr, state leader of county agricultural agents, spent Tuesday in Roswell meeting J. R. Thomas and reviewing work in Chaves County. He praised the corps of workers and the public cooperation, noting the section is blessed with strong staff while his headquarters are at the State College and he is on a short Artesia-Roswell News vacation.
Miss Lorraine Trainor, an efficient commercial teacher at Carlsbad High School, departed last night for her Las Vegas home. She will return in time to resume her duties in the commercial department.
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