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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1917
Page
2
Public notice states the Evening Current is entered as second class matter dated April 16 in Carlsbad. The Carlsbad Printing Company is credited with publishing the item and Associated Press material is used under its republication rights.
Serjeant Bernard P. Multane writes from Wind Infantry Camp at Matthesburg Michigan about the peril and humor of war. He reflects on transports, gas, bombs and bayonets, noting soldiers’ fearless training and hope to contribute to humanity’s cause while awaiting homeward return.
Twenty five years ago today the Current began publication and has never missed an issue. The paper reports larger business than ever, mentions Ben Dickson visiting from Red Hot and factory problems, cotton picking by Tien, and a forecast of weather with a small shower. Army representatives addressed Loving last night with 160,000 in attendance and plan more talks in Lakewood Friday as good spirits prevail.
J. W. Armstrong reports the death of Miles W. Burford, president of the State Game Protective Association, on Tuesday in Silver City. Burford devoted his life to protecting New Mexico’s game resources and leaves a lasting impact on the conservation effort.
J. M. Tulk departed for a ranch yesterday and will stay a month or six weeks in Mineral Wells Texas with his son Millard for Millard’s health. The Christian church program for Sunday November 18 includes morning Jeans wind the Children and night A Child of the King.
W C Dows the Artesian belt veterinarian, is back this week after a period away. No further details are provided.
Will Purdy superintendent of the Christian church Bible school announces a rally scheduled a week from Sunday November 26. The event aims to boost attendance and community involvement at the church.
They described a trip on Slaughter where several days passed without obtaining Mr. Bruin. The group enjoyed the excursion and had ample fresh meat, though Henry did not specify it was rabbit.
Military authorities nationwide cooperate with postmasters to speed mail delivery for soldiers. Proper addressing and wrapping are essential. messengers coordinate with division staff to fix address deficiencies. Heat and space issues are noted, but overall service is prompt with few complaints.
The National Army will number units by a parenthesized regimental tag indicating their origin and headquarters. Example shows Co B 15th Infantry with home unit 9th NY and a mapping scheme from Regular Army to National Army numbers for organization and supply.
At a Reading sale in Tow Dive Go, a rooster snatched a diamond from a ring while owner Hagan inspected a poultry display. He could not identify which bird took it as many roosters were similar, and the owners rejected his offer to buy all the prize birds.
French officials debate pensions for widows of colonial troops, noting polygamous households. Law grants same pension as monogamous wives, distributing funds among four or more legal wives, each receiving a fraction of the widow’s share.
William Deshler Warner of Columbus Ohio invented the Warner airplane control a knee operated device tested at Dayton by Lieut Robert Schroeder flying instructor at the Dayton government aviation field. The device lets a pilot balance raise or lower the plane with knees freeing arms and hands. Officials at Dayton field called it an absolute necessity to army aviators.
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