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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1918
Page
2
The Evening Current issues notice that Perry, Editor and Mer, is listed as the editor and manager. The paper is entered as second class matter April 16, 1917, at Carlsbad New Mexico post office under the 1879 act and published daily with Sundays exempt.
A newspaper notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to its dispatches and local news published in the paper. It explains republication rights and credit obligations for AP content and non credited news.
A reflective prayer beseeches divine aid for the sick and afflicted in Garlsbad and the community. It asks for healing, protection, and strength for physicians, caregivers, and families, and for repentance to banish the pestilence from the land. It seeks comfort for the bereaved and guidance to follow divine will.
Wartime call to duty urges citizens to back the war effort with Liberty Bonds. Emphasizes sustained supply flow to frontlines and continuous homefront mobilization to exhaust the enemy and prevent any recovery. Ends with a plea to do your part and buy bonds.
A miscellaneous note sheet reports Hope residents traveling to Albuquerque and Roswell for lodge events and family visits. Several individuals are mentioned by name along with their hosting and visiting stops in Roswell, Midland, and nearby areas.
Hope schools close for a spring break period amid Spanish influenza fears. Mrs. Whitger recovers from illness while Mrs. Batley mourns a brother’s death and funeral ties. Local residents travel to Roswell and Carlsbad. Tobe May builds a silo. Rev. Jenkins and Johnny return from Roswell after attending a conference.
Lakewood locals report Mrs J H Baker and daughter Allie leaving for Claypool Arizona with Mr Baker and son Elmer. Spanish influenza grips town with two thirds of families affected though not seriously sick. Visitors include G M Boyd Sr of Adairsville Georgia and J B Mitchiner handling Kemp Lumber business. Canning Factory short handed due to sickness and 75 calves shipped to Kansas City.
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