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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1918
Page
2
A rubber firm reports state highway commissions show little planning or funds for snow removal as freight and war demands rise. It warns that without improved winter readiness, highways and trucks will be essential for supply lines while rail capacity remains insufficient.
The passage argues meditation on the life of Jesus as a way to internalize the gospel history. It contrasts vague recollection with steady contemplation that transfuses into the believer’s life, described as real though insensible.
Those who have tried the split log drag say it will work wonders if given a good chance.
Gravel roads mark the initial phase in upgrading village streets. The plan outlines moving from broken stone to improved macadam surfaces, initiating a sequence toward durable public highways.
Commercial branches instructor at the high school Miss Trayner is ill with influenza this week. In her absence Mrs. F G Snow will fill the position.
Stubs from Hope determine if the Red Cross raffle drawing occurs tonight for a car donated by L. M. Arthur. If stubs arrive late a new drawing date will be announced. Tickets remain on sale at most local businesses.
County Agent A Smith and Dock West returned from the Jim Simpson ranch at Chalk Bluffs east of Artesia to begin prairie dog killing. They have taken over a five mile wide strip from Chalk Bluffs to nd and will start work Monday. The work aims at complete eradication of the pest to aid farmers and stockmen.
Mrs Claude Nelson returns to her Third grade duties at Carlabad Grammar Schools after a brief flu absence. Mrs A E Roberts covered for her. Late flu victims include the son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Summerfield and Miss Laren Powell, who are recovering and expected to be back soon.
An unusual scene as school children travel to weekend classes on Saturday. Pupils and parents cooperate with school authorities to hold classes on Saturdays and offer one holiday at Thanksgiving and two at Christmas to recover time lost during the epidemic and complete the year's work.
J. W. Hamilton and family have moved from their ranch into Mrs. Dilton's cottage on Alamed street where they will reside temporarily until Mr. Hamilton can arrange a permanent location.
A. J. Crawford and George W. Prive left this morning in the Crawford car for Lovington to attend to business matters. They operate a large mercantile establishment at that place.
Ned White suffered a broken arm in a football mishap while Eddy County races to close the United War Fund drive on Monday. Local organizers report near completion of the $4500 county goal and expect a strong final push toward an over the top contribution.
A broad postwar fundraising effort totaling 170,500,000 supports Jewish Welfare Board and allied groups. The campaign, launched during November, seeks to aid Liberty and justice triumphs by backing reconstruction work.
J Williams of Malaga travels to the City Beautiful on a business visit today, arriving for meetings and exploration of local commerce prospects.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Ewes died at noon aged three weeks named Lela Evelyn. Funeral from the family home in Otis tomorrow with interment in City Cemetery. The young couple receive heartfelt sympathies from many friends in their loss.
Mrs J R Means of Hope New Mexico shares a letter from her son Private Robert L Means Veterinary Hospital No 8 A 2 A O 708 oversea in France dated September 22 1918. He writes of cool wet weather and daily horse shoeing duties with a YMCA man helping send packages and letters and a request for news from Alma Weed and Dan Pateh. He describes army life and his plans to send a photo home and notes his brother Oran has gone to a higher service.
A fire reports loss of the Parm house owned by Wm Young below town. Details are scarce and buildings on the old Hegler place appear burned or removed. No exact cause or extent available at press time.
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