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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1917
Page
2
The paper notes editor and manager Wm H Mullane, marks second class matter, post office date, and publishing details. Rates include one year in advance, six months, and one month. sample copies available. Associated Press membership and republication rights are stated.
Inquiries from Bethany Missouri seek subscription details for six months or a year and information about the Pecos Valley climate. The paper notes the first frost on October 14, mild weather, and upcoming duck and geese migrations as context for potential readers considering a move to Carlsbad.
A ragged wartime fundraising piece urges readers to lend money to support the Second Liberty Loan. It frames Uncle as a patriotic calling figure and promises good interest and protection of the nation’s freedom. The text also advertises a boy selling “Hvee fe Corcent” with contact details.
District Judge Reid Holloman refused to vacate the order delaying the sale of the New Mexico Central railroad property. He warned bondholders must post a guarantee bond or seek a supreme court order, noting the public’s rights and local interests, including farmers and Santa Fe’s role as a rehabiliation terminus. Bondholders and officials debated the sale while bean growers sought marketing terms and state officials issued licenses to 34 engineers and surveyors.
J. D. Forehand and wife hosted a Sunday barbecue and dinner at their Black River home, feasting the children and grandchildren. Guests included W. A. Forehand and family, J. F. Forehand and family, two daughters, Albert Johnson and family, John Reed and family, and Lapaley who planned to join soon.
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