Local News Briefs From Artesta and Vicinity
Mrs Jim Lopes died this morning of pneumonia after influenza, leaving a husband and three young children. Dr W Dons of Artesta reports the town quiet. John McKeen and son Gunter arrived from Malaga and John remains in town. Frank W Ross and Gunter McKeen left for Loving in the Rows automobile. Cary Thompson visits from a ranch between here and Van Horn and may stay over Sunday. A Z Smith back from Artesia reports good rains. Mr and Mrs Jim Simpson and Mr and Mrs Paul Area visit Chalk Bluff ranches and convalesce from illness. W F O’Kelley of Camp Cody was in town before returning south on the 9 o’clock train.
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Jim Lopes
Jim
Cary Thompson
Here
van Horn
Texas
Jim Simpson
The
Current
Chalk Bluff
Artesta
Reverend Pratt Returns From Camp Cody For Red Cross Work
Rev F W Pratt formerly rector of Grace Church Carlabad now at Camp Cody with Red Cross work returned last night and remains in the city. Ten more patients were added to the Mexican hospital south of town today. Judge Armstrong and his party are in the mountains hunting and plan to return Monday. Mrs Rex Freeman leaves for Dallas where they now reside after two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J N Nevenger.
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F. W. Pratt
Grace
Judge Armstrong
Rex Freeman
Dallas
Mrs. Freeman
Mrs. J. N. Nevenger
Red Cross Ships 125 Pounds of Peach Pits This Week
The local Red Cross shipped 125 pounds of peach pits to headquarters this week. The government urges continued collection of nut and fruit shells and asks all to save what they can, even if only small amounts are gathered at a time.
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Red Cross
Gipson Returns Home After Illness in City
B F Gipson, recently staying at the Palace hotel, returned to Roswell a couple of days ago. He has battled the prevailing epidemic but is now on the road to recovery and in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Gipson
Palace Hotel
Roswell
Mr. Gipson
Artesia man reports local situation much improved
A. W. Henry of Artesia arrived yesterday afternoon and said conditions in his home town have never been as serious as in nearby towns, though improvements are evident.
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A. W. Henry
Artesia
Telegram Updates Harkey Crisis From Denver Hospital
A telegram to Mrs. D R Harkey said Mr Harkey was critically ill in a Denver hospital. Mrs Harkey and Miss Myrtle rushed home to depart by night train, but a later message reported improved condition. Mrs Harkey proceeded to Denver while Miss Myrtle did not go.
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D. R. Harkey
Mr. Harkey
Denver
War Saving Stamps Drive Urges Public Support
Local authorities promote War Saving Stamps urging citizens to purchase in a community drive. Officials emphasize nationwide effort and the role of households in backing war funding through savings programs.
Clocks Go Back One Hour Tomorrow Government Time Change
Local businesses announce adherence to the clock change on Monday October 24 as required by government policy. Shops will close at five o clock using the new time and grocers will stop accepting delivery orders at noon to preserve service and conserve energy.
Mrs J Monroe Wright Dies At 22 In Carlsbad
Mrs J Monroe Wright died at her parents home in Carlsbad after a 16 day illness, first with influenza then pneumonia. She was 22, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Fessler, and her husband served with the forces in France. Funeral services are set for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
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J. Monroe Wright
Inftenza
Joe Fessler
Carlsbad
France
Whitson Visits Brother Then Heads to Clovis for Job Talk
J. Th. Whitson, visiting his brother Wa. Whitson of Joyce-Pruit Co., left Thursday night for Clovis. He is a railroad man and hopes to secure a position in Clovis in the general offices.
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J. Th. Whitson
Wa. Whitson
Joyce-Pruit Co
Clovis
Mr. Whitson
Play ers Houses For Actresses At Army Camps
The YWCA Theaters program will build Prayers Houses at Camp Dix and Camp Upton for actresses from Liberty Theaters. Each house will hold thirty women with living and dining rooms, offering a pleasant space between performances to rest and socialize, subsidized by soldiers' entertainments.
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Liberty
Camp Dix
N. J
Camp Upton
L. 1
Players
Housing Committee of the
War Work Council
Mia
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Fredick
Commission On Training
Young Women’s Christian Association
Practical Christianity Through Works in Times of Suffering
The article argues that faith must be shown by deeds, citing Saint James and recent acts in Carlsbad. It highlights selfless service by both church members and laypeople, reminding readers that serving the needy is serving Christ. A nurse recounts a patient’s plea for water, illustrating compassionate ministry during illness.
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Kingdom of Heaven
James
Carlosbad
Carlsbad
Kreat
Eddy County Abstract Co Formed in 1891 at Carlsbad NM
Eddy County Abstract Co organized in 1891 with Francis G. Tracy as president C H McLenathen as vice president Lewis F E Alexander as secretary based in Carlsbad New Mexico.
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Eddy County Abstract Co
Francis G. Tracy
C. H. McLenathen
Lewis FE. Alexander
Carlsbad
New Mexico
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W. €. Dons
John
McKeen
Gunter
Malaga
Frank W. Ross
Gunter McKeen
A. Z Smith
Paul Area
W. F. O'Kelley
Camp Cody
Brocery
Reort
Mercantile CO
Joyce
Prue CO
A. G. Shelby CO
J. M. Thorne
Will Purdy
Hdi
Hadley
T. ©. Horne
Dearborne Hardware CO
J. Montvow Wright
Ray V. Davis
Ifere
Brittader
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