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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1917
Page
2
The snippet shows the newspaper masthead for the Evening Current with editor William H Mullane and details about second class matter, location Carlsbad New Mexico, and AP rights. It outlines publication frequency and republication rights for AP content and local despatches.
A fatal car wreck on the Cotulla road killed a young man, influential Dimmit County banker and president of the Dimmit County State Bank, while several companions were injured. Funeral services Sunday marked a somber town event as survivors receive community support. The report also notes October land payments boosting state treasury funds and allocations to schools and institutions.
The state land department records a new high income for October settlements, led by State Land Commission Obert P Ervion with a total of 461 dollars credited to the treasury. The payment tops the 1916 November figure by about 45 thousand dollars, marking the year’s heaviest distribution to beneficiary institutions and funds under the state land warrants system.
Albuquerque Journal reports a new era for New Mexico after a decisive prohibition vote and tax amendments defeat. The piece argues liquor industry decline, economic gains for dry goods and merchants, improved living conditions, and end of political boss power, with limited personal importation allowed for whiskey or beer.
Cole's Hot Bingt Heaters promise warm, efficient heating for modern homes. The ad highlights affordable operation and snug living spaces, appealing to homeowners seeking value without sacrificing comfort.
The Catholic ladies have selected Saturday November 24 for their bazaar. Organizers urge attendance and note proceeds will support church activities and parish programs.
An El Diario article reveals German spy activity in Argentina led by a man identified as Captain von Papero. He posed as a gentle farmer and hotel manager, mingling with Argentine society, amassing intelligence, and forming German subject colonies for potential military use.
A terse note questions the reliability of a notary service described as always in use. The fragment hints at a persistent, possibly underhanded practice connected to current affairs, but the readable text provides no concrete names or dates to confirm specifics.
Silver City New Mexico reports intense interest for homesteaders as W B Walton receives notice from H V Reiger of USGS on land classification under the stock-raising homestead law passed December 29 1916. Funds for examinations became available in June after the sundry civil bill approval.
State food administrator Ralph C. Ely reports a telegram from Washington stating the army and navy ordered bean shipments under Lith. The Food Administration cannot fix bean prices but will curb unreasonable trade profits to keep costs reasonable for consumers. Officials urge fair profits over production cost and warn against hoarding and reselling. Manchurian bean imports rise due to wartime pressures, while weather and ocean risks affect market values.
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