Local draft board rescinds calls. Artesia visitors noted
The local draft board received a telegram rescinding all calls to date with no reason given. W. B. Sparks of Artesia arrived yesterday and remains in town. W. A. Steelman visited Thursday en route to Carlsbad with a cargo of cabbage. A cabbage head weighed 17 pounds 4 ounces. A nine pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs J Edward Stringham in Carlsbad. Mrs L Higgins’s daughter, previously ill in Carlsbad, is convalescing rapidly in Clovis.
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W. A. Steelman
Cartsbad
Penasco Valley Press
Weather Outlook for Carsbad New Mexico Tonight and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Wednesday with cooler readings in the southeast portion tonight and cooler conditions across the north portion tonight.
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U.S
Carsbad
N. M
Local traveler helps sick residents then heads home
Oscar Middleton came from Queen last night to fetch medicine for the Wick folks but broke down on the way and walked several miles. He completed the errand and will return to Queen today. Miss Julia Means, ill at Malaga with the prevailing disease, has recovered enough to return home at Hope.
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Oscar Middleton
Queen
Julia Means
Malaga
Hope
Loving Couple Welcomes Baby in Carlsbad
Mr and Mrs J R Oxden of Loving announce the birth of a boy in Carlsbad with many well wishes from friends. Frank W Ross returns to Loving after ministering to the sick, and Mrs Ross will stay a few days. The remains of Hert Atewine from El Vaso have not yet arrived and may come on the next night train.
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J. R. Oxden
Loving
Carlsbad
Frank W. Ross
el Vaso
Frank Rarey Visits Pecos to See Parents
Frank Rarey, an old-time character described as a bad boy, spent several days in Pecos during a visit to his parents.
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Frank Rarey
Carla
Pecos
Burial of J. M. Halbert Delayed by Rain
The interment of J. M. Halbert, postponed from yesterday afternoon due to heavy rain, was held this morning at ten. Reverend Sparks of Artesia Baptist Church led the services. Halbert was a Baptist and a member of the local W O W lodge. many fellow sovereigns attended. The death cast sorrow over the city and the townspeople expressed sympathy for his wife and children.
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J. M. Halbert
Sparks
Baptist Church
Artesia
The
Eat more fruit and roughage for health says Hoover Kitche n official
Mrs Alicia F P Sims director of the Hoover Kitchen of the Food Administration warns that most people do not eat enough protective food or roughage. She notes the cow digests roughage well and urges more fruit with skins on, whole wheat and bran to keep health, brighten eyes and nourish children.
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Mra
Alicia FP. Sims
Hoover Kitchen
The
Food Administration
Eddy County Leads County in Liberty Bond Sale Totals
The Fourth Liberty Loan bond results for Eddy County show First National Bank 92 1 250, National Bank of Carlsbad 27 000, State National Bank 1 600, Artesia 83 500, First National Bank Hope 6 000, Lakewood National Bank 4 000, totaling 130 350 through banks plus Santa Fe railroad employees 7 000, grand total 197 450 with apportionment 124 000 and over the top 15 650.
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First National Bank
National Bank of Carlsbad
State National Bank
Artesia
Hope
Lakewood National Bank
Santa Fe Railroad
Seven Influenza Cases Reported in Artesia
Artesia reports seven influenza cases with one death. Doctors say no current cases seem serious or likely to become fatal. Measures to prevent spread are observed. citizens urged to cooperate.
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Artesia
Evory
Dines
Quality of Flour Rules Set by Agricultural Department
The Agricultural Department under pure food laws defines flour quality as a fine clean product bolted wheat meal with moisture not exceeding 19.5 percent and nitrogen at least 1.25 percent. Ash must be at most 1 percent and lime content limited to 0.60 percent.
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Agricultural Department
Influenza Grips Lakewood Amid Business Slowdown
Sixty five influenza cases are reported in Lakewood with widespread impact on business. Death toll not yet known but not large relative to the number ill.
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Lakewood
Rainy Weekend Boosts Health in State
Rainfall across the region was widespread yesterday with 0.68 inches measured in a short period. Officials say the soaking rain should improve health conditions after months of dry weather.
Death of Mrs Patchin Patchin in El Paso
Mrs Patchin nee Maude Licas from Carlsbad died in El Paso after illness. Her husband Pat ehin and a two year old son survived. Friends in Carlsbad mourn the loss and hope for shipment of the body for burial here.
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Mes
Harry Patehin
Maude Licas
Patehin
Wanted Housekeeper Half Day in Current Office
Wanted a girl or woman for half day housekeeper work. Must be neat and clean. Apply at Current office.
Miss Harrie Harris Sets Sweaters Record for Navy League
W Harris of Albuquerque since November 2017 has knitted 621 sweaters for the Navy League and one for Hed Crote. She plans to finish two more, aiming for one per week, praised by supporters and her father Colonel Harris amid talk of a military service review.
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W. Harris
Albusquerque
Miss Harrie
Miss Harris
Colonel Harris
Mina Anne
Alamogordo Struck Hardest by Spanish Flu Outbreak
Reports show Alamogordo faced severe influenza impact with over 500 cases last week, representing about a quarter of the town's population. Early numbers indicate a high rate of infection compared with neighboring communities.
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Alamogordo
Hope Methodist Church Nears Completion in town
The Hope community awaits the Methodist church building, described as one of the finest in town as construction nears completion at the Penasco Valley Press.
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Hope
Penasco Valley Press
Child of Hallbergs Dies in Carlsbad Visit
A two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Hallberg died in Carlsbad after only two months residence with her parents from Ottumwa Iowa for the climate. The body lies at the undertaker's and will be shipped home after the father arrives to join the mother and relatives for the journey. Neighbors extend heartfelt sympathy.
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Carksbad
Hallbers
Te Berculonis
Mita Charles Hallberg
Ottumwa
Towa
Tade
Carlsbad
Urgent clothing drive for a Mexican hospital patients
An urgent call requests clothing for ages eight to sixteen and wrappers or nightgowns for women patients. Some larger men also need underwear or shirts. The needs are vouched by Mrs Sellards and G K Spencer who run the hospital. Clothing may be left at any of the drug stores.
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Mra. Sellards
G. HK. Spencer
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