Evening Current reflects wartime pricing and press rights
The Evening Current editor William Mullane discusses subscription costs, advertising as newspaper revenue, and wartime economic pressures. He laments unpaid credits to the Red Cross, defends Associated Press usage, and critiques wartime price shifts affecting printing and delivery. Obituary notes Charles F. Easley, a Santa Fe veteran and Democratic figure.
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Hope
Associated Pres
Associated Preas
Lakewood
Artesia
Ala
Focal News
Associated Press dix
Satan
War Times
Publicaos
Biocea
Opinion on humane policy for New Mexico dogs and cats
A reader argues against mass killing of dogs and cats in New Mexico. He notes that mice would cause greater losses and that professional herding dogs protect livestock, implying the labor of dogs is more valuable than their upkeep.
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New Mexico
Defense of Cui meeting urges attendance for women
A notice promotes a October 1 gathering described as a defense of Cui. It invites every woman to attend highlighting the event’s importance and urging participation.
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Cui
New Mexico Infantry Reorganized Into Two Battalions
On October 14 the First New Mexico infantry is dissolved and replaced by two full battalions of machine gun troops and the Linda Vista military police force in Albuquerque.
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First
New Mexico Infantry
Our State
Linda Vista
Albuquerque Journal
Band Concert Program for October Afternoon
Program lists items for a five day concert at 3 p.m. featuring Square Deal Eagle's Home Overture Salutation by Hols, Serenade Overture Among the Lillies Watts Heads Up March Finale.
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Hols
Hitchcock Visit To Curlabad Ends Short Stay
Mr and Mrs W D Hitchcock recently visited Mrs Jeff Roberts and other relatives in Curlabad before returning home to Sandernadino California. They did not stay long as they had a limited time away from home and were pleased with Curlabad.
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W. D. Hitchcock
Jeff Roberts
Sandernadino
California
Curlabad
Birth Announcement for Betva El ir Brainard
A baby girl was born last night at twelve o'clock at the ae Caley Hoon to Mr and Mrs H Dickson. The child will be named Betva El ir Brainard after her aunt Mrs Bon pagend Brainard. The family records praise the new arrival.
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H. Dickson
Wes
Betva el
Bon Pagend
Eddy County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session 1917
The Eddy County Board of Commissioners met October 1 1917 with members present. Minutes for July August and September were approved. The treasurer reported surplus funds allowing transfers to the General Fund and Road Fund. Board appointed precinct clerks and jurors for upcoming elections per state amendments.
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Board of County Commissioners
Eddy County
New Mexico
L. A. Swigart
R. D. Bruce
T. Cooper
AR. O'Quinn
Eddy County General Fund
Eddy County Road Fund
Ite
Seanton
Towit Carlsbad
Rop. Hanson
W. RB
Owen Gee
O'Connor
Geo
C.D. Rickmantalaga
W. Beeman
WJ. Black
Local Precinct Boundary Adjustments and Family Visit
The text notes precinct boundary changes with East boundaries aligning divisions between Eddy and Lea counties and lists judges and clerks for Precincts 14 16 and 1 7 4 11 2. Earnest Harrison arrives to take his sisters Carrie and Hazel home for Sunday, as they attend Hugh School this winter.
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Clerka
Oru Nymeyer
B. F. Roseitis
E. A. Moberly
W. B L Aon
W. W. Galton
J. A. Hardy, Jr
Bales
Cottonwood
Morwat OO
Poare
Tewis
Seid
Bestween
Redd
Lea
Eddy
Earnest Harrison
Miss Carrie
Hazel
Hugh School
Precinct Clerks and Judges Named in Local Election List
The document lists precincts 4 through 11 with assigned judges and clerks. Names include M. W. Walters Ned Webb M. Boyd at Precinct 4 and A. E. Long EL Humphreys at Precinct 7 8 11 features Joe Gimbrough Dave McCollaum Pat Middleton and others.
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C. Queen
Chehanie Gerlach
Gardner Hope
Ee M. Teel
R. Coffin
M. Logan
Clerka
Joseph Kimbrough
W. Watson
Wakewood
M. W. Walters
Ned Webb
M. Boyd
G. Bridges
A. B. Wood
Queen
Dave McCollaum
Pat Middleton
Paul Ares
W. F. Montgomery
Gus Dean
Red Cross Carlsbad Chapter Seeks Soldier Family Relief
The Red Cross Civilian Relief Committee Carlsbad Chapter seeks information to aid relief for families of soldiers and sailors. Mrs R M Thorne serves as chairman.
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Red Cross Civilian Relief Committee
Carlsbad
R. M. Thorne
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Evening Current
Wm. H. Mullane
Ors
Mexico
Carlsbad Printing Company
Red Cross and
Liberty Loan
Oye
Charles F. Easley
Macy
Low
Anareifornia
Easley
Santa Fe
Charlee R. Ensley
Associated Press Authority
Hell
State National Bank Carlsbad, N. M
Edward Stone
Carl Can
H. Mullane
New Mex
Ray
Davis
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