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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1917
Page
2
The notice describes classification and designation of lands under the stock grazing act across several states, with six month deadlines for filings. It outlines prima facie evidence rules, contest procedures, and conditions for entries and additional filings, including required affidavits and possible dismissals for defects.
The piece recalls long running prohibition tensions from Maine to New Mexico, noting distrust of media influence and the difficulty of engaging unsophisticated readers. It argues for open discussion without bias and warns against public anti prohibition trines.
A speaker argues against all propend amendments claiming they overstep state authority and force precincts and school districts into costly elections. He warns the Texas amendment would limit tax use without consent and labels Tuesday elections a farce and unnecessary.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Halloween, a fall on the yard, a holy day of time, and a note about conservation. It references friends and people and a possible festival or inquiry but details are unclear.
The Senate considers a public land bill in August addressing classification and withdrawal of lands under the stock grazing and homestead acts. It directs the secretary to classify lands within certain states and directs related procedures and studies.
Huys 15 cars beans reach high as ten cents per pound with contracts allowing purchases at 9 1 2 and 10 cents. Luhmann delivers a load to Roy Trading and collects 506 dollars. Red Cross volunteers harvest five acres at Guthman farm for the cause. Mills and Folersheim pact to use a new grain elevator to improve wheat handling.
The article describes a traditional remedy by Me Whitman using a vinegar or alcohol mixture warmed to a certain temperature. It instructs to apply the oil to the eye and between the wattles and to inject a small amount into the roof of the mouth with a glass dropper. It recommends nightly use and repeated doses for several days.
The text states that forest reservations cannot be created or enlarged in New Mexico and Arizona except by an act of Congress, and that curing of defects for original land entry applications follows the same method and effect as described earlier.
Amarillo October 27 The Santa Fe seeks to supply all patrons with cars as war traffic surges. Parker western railroad official says cars distributed system wide to avoid favoritism. Government and railroads boost car service across ownership lines aiding movement but shortages persist with 1000 freight cars needed for the year. Traffic up. rail staff power and public demand strain capacity and delay.
Mark Cond was a passenger riding toward the ranches this morning. J J Kircher arrived from the Oad Ranch Sunday with Ben Dickson and J B Boyle and wife of Deming are guests at the Palace hotel this week. County Agent attended a conference and school for county agents of the state in Tucumcari from October 22 to 24.
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