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Newspaper

The Evening Current

Location

Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1918

Page

3

Local News Roundup From Van Horn And Carlsbad

Hilreath Boyd tests for Van Horn Texas to start winter ranch work. Draft board resumes calls after November twentieth with many in class one likely to be drafted. J W Tulk heads to his ranch. Clifford Reed buys Bartlett place and plans repairs. Mr and Mrs Hubert Ryan resume housekeeping. Mrs Les Baten visits from Cap hock ranch near Roswell. E Hendricks recovering from flu. Sellmeyer visits from Lakewood en route to Texas. G E McDonald and S A Hughes in town. L L Kelley notes flu reports in Clovis. Deaths from flu around 73 local, 80 total with out of town deaths 7, epidemic near end. J D Stetson had business in town. Les Bates departs for a hunting trip.

L. L. Kelley Clovis Carlsbad Santa Fe

Local residents visit county affairs and cattle inspections

W N Lanning of Malaga registered at Crawford last night. C W Campbell of Minco came in yesterday to look after interests in this section. Hollarshall Smith, Albuquerque government sheep inspector, is here ensuring all sheep are properly dipped. Owners of sheep must have them dipped. 8 D Stennis Jr, Eddy county Democratic central committee chairman, tours nearby towns for Democratic candidates.

W. N. Lanning Malaga Crawford C. W. Campbell Minco, Oklo Hollarshall Smith Albuquerque D. Stennis, Jr Democratic Central Committee Eddy County

Billy Hegler Delivers Hair Load From Mountain Ranch

Billy Hegler brought a load of hair to town today from his mountain ranch. The delivery highlights the region’s ranching activity and local trade.

Billy Hegler

Soldier son reaches France safely in wartime notice

J W Cooper reports his son Percy has reached France safely amid wartime fears. Willard Bates is in town today conducting business.

J. W. Cooper Percy France Willard Bates

Crawford Theatre Postpones Show Over Flu Health Fears

The Crawford Theatre announces postponement of tonight's screening due to ongoing influenza fears and public health concerns. Mrs. Tom Reeves returns to Amarillo after visiting relatives here. Dr Pate learns Mrs Bratnard, former Eddy County Hospital head, is critically ill in San Francisco after influenza.

Crawfore Crawford Theatre Tom Reeves Amarillo Texas Pate Bratnard Natron Eddy County Hospital San Francisco

Families enjoy pleasant outing at Croftonhill farm

The families of and LL Roberts and FL Dearborne visited Croftonhill farm one day this week. They were joined by Mrs Ballinger Miss Hemenway and a young visiting lady in the Dearbornes company.

LL Roberts FL. Dearborne Croftonhill Farm Mra. Ballinger Misa Hemenway Dearbornes

County Agent Reports Flu Situation Improves in Artesia and Cottonwood

County Agricultural Agent A. Z. Smith returns from Artesia Cottonwood inspection report shows flu conditions in those areas easing and improving.

A. Z. Smith Artesia Cottonwood

W Irby Leaves Roswell After Transacting Business

W Irby of Roswell departed yesterday for Roswell after transacting business and visiting friends locally.

W. Irby Roswell

Long Trip Reported From Crawford To Abilene Train

A south bound train carried a passenger from Crawford after an overnight stay there, heading toward Abilene Texas this morning. The fragment notes travel details but lacks complete names or times for fuller context.

Long Abilene Texas Crawford

Mrs Leftwich Arrives This Afternoon From Dallas for Winter Visit

Mrs Leftwich is expected in on the train this afternoon from her Dallas home. She will spend most of the winter with her husband, a cotton buyer in this valley region.

Cook couple prospering in California after partial property sale

T. Cook and his wife of Loving report prosperity in California following the sale of part of their valley property. The brief item notes their relocation and financial improvement.

T. Cook California Valley

Mrs Bujac Hosts Dean Family Gathering in La Huerta

Mr and Mrs Wm W Dean and their family were entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs E P Bujac in La Huerta last night for a social gathering. The event highlighted cordial hospitality in a small community setting.

Mra Wm. W. Dean E. P. Bujac la Huerta

Foreign born women aid in Texas food conservation effort

The Young Women’s Christian Association extends its division to address foreign born women in Texas. San Antonio has led such work in the South. leaders report Holomian and Spanish speakers among Texas women. Planes to translate the food conservation program into familiar languages look likely to succeed, tackling misunderstandings and inflexible tastes.

International Netitute Young Women’s Christian Association San Antonio Southwest Texas Young Women's Christian Association Ito

War Savings Stamps Drive Prompts Public Duty

Local residents are urged to buy War Savings Stamps as a patriotic duty. Campaign leaders emphasize civic responsibility and support for the war effort with new sales drives and community events.

Cotton Gin Fires Hit Texas, Billions in Loss Suspected

The Bureau of Chemistry and Vitress Of Markets, USA Department of Agriculture, investigates cotton gin fires in Dallas area. Officials report 4000 gins burned in Texas this year, with estimated losses near a million dollars in cotton value.

The Bureau of Chemistry and Vitress of Markets of USA Department of Acriculture Hewiquacters Dallas Texas

Arrival of HL Mebenathes and family invigorates hometown

HL Mebenathes and family arrived yesterday after a lengthy visit and were greeted at the train by locals who welcomed him home. Mae appears thin but reports feeling well, and friends here are glad to have him back again.

HL Mebenathes Points Hin Mae

Local Roowell Resident Reports Low Flu Cases

Ww MebDonald of Roowell says the town has under control flu levels with few new cases reported recently as he travels to Loving to inspect a fraternity stall and a new one.

MebDonald Roowell Loving Uniter

Local officials and journalists travel for assignments

W P McLenathen journalist and chief clerk in the Lick the Kaiser club left for Toyah Texas to oversee ranch foremen. Dr McRandolph a bank inspector Taft also appeared in Roswell yesterday and plans to return after completing work in that city.

W. P. McLenathen Storkman Lick the Kaiser Club Toyah Texas Dr. McRandolph Taft Roswell

Weather Forecast for Carlabad New Mexico

Tonight and Sunday fair with hot and significant temperature rise. The outlook warns of notable warming and unsettled conditions for the period.

Carlabad New Mexico

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hilreath Boyd van Horn J. W. Tulk Clifford Reed Bartlett Place Hubert Ryan Les Baten Cap Hock Ranch James E. Hendricks Mr. Sellmeyer Lakewood G. E. McDonald A. Hughes Queen Les Bates Crawford Dining Room Jayne Kindel W. H. Hitson Kindel Mrs. Kindel Mins Kindel Ray Davie Mesdames Hubbard Grantham, Hart Sam G. Smith L. Davis Tay Davis Hitson Mullane E. H. Hemenway Jacob J. Smith
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