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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
2
The Evening Current edited by L. I Perry is entered as second class matter April 16 1917 at Carlsbad New Mexico post office under the Act of March 3 1879. The paper is published daily with Sundays excluded by Carlsbad Printing Co.
The text states that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use all news dispatches credited or not in the newspaper, and that local news published here is included under that entitlement.
New Mexico voters face six year Senate terms and postwar policy questions. The piece endorses W. B. Walton for a safe conservative voice, lauds Judge Granville A. for experience, and backs Felix Garcia for Governor. It highlights G. A. Davisson for State Land Commissioner, T. W. Modley for State Treasurer, Ricot Marcos de Baca for State Auditor, J. S. Long for State Superintendent, and Thomas J. Mabry for education reforms, urging support for Democratic candidates.
A veteran, qualified to be New Mexico Attorney General, leads the state bar and urges voting on election day. Juan J. Duran, county clerk of Union county, is endorsed for Secretary of State, with a record of efficiency. D. J. Finegan, Corporation Commissioner, is praised for impartial duties, railroad expertise, labor friendship, and independence from corporate influence.
A wartime appeal urging voters to support the Democratic ticket to back President Wilson and the war effort. It contrasts Republican and Democratic records on key wartime measures, urging loyalty to the commander in chief and warning that voting GOP disloyalty would undermine the troops. The piece lists votes on major war bills to argue for party unity.
Four room residence with bath listed under standard terms. Located in district noted as suitable for family use. Interested parties should contact the listing authority for details.
The piece urges New Mexico voters to support President Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic party to sustain Wilson’s war leadership and Senate control. It contrasts Democratic loyalty with Republican opposition led by Henry Cabot Lodge and cites NM candidate choices W. B. Walton and Senator Pall for the November 5 election.
The piece argues that patriotism should guide voters over party labels, urging a straight Democratic ticket to support the President and world democracy. It highlights Valencia County’s independent slate and praises Senator A A Jones for his Senate leadership and loyalty to the President.
The piece attacks two candidates for United States senator, W B Walton and B C Hernandez, arguing Walton would base his headquarters in Washington and critiquing Fall for his stance on the military establishment and selective service. The article references Ernest Garcia and a Republican convention context.
The people of New Mexico pledge wholehearted support for the President and his war efforts. They call for trusted, loyal candidates in the upcoming Democratic and Republican races who will stand by the Commander in Chief and place the nation first in this crisis. Albert B. Fall is cited as an exemplar among Republicans opposed to unreserved support.
A brief ad lists Thrive by Thrift and Buy War Saving Brampa promoting thrift and wartime savings. It highlights consumer buys aimed at supporting the war effort and fiscal prudence. The notice emphasizes practical purchasing and national savings during the era.
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