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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1917
Page
2
The Carlsbad paper editor discusses wartime unity and patriotic action. Letters praise cooperation from patrons and a local advocate urges turning the good idea into practical support for the war effort.
Carlsbad superintendent introduces weekly patriotic exercises in public schools aimed at reviving classic civic readings and poetry. The program, praised for fostering duty to the nation, culminates in Friday gatherings with songs recitations and discussions guiding students toward patriotic citizenship.
Chicago photographer C W Hutton will film Santa Fe Taos Colfax Mora and San Miguel counties to show New Mexico scenery and attractions. The Publicity Bureau of the State Land Office plans to distribute the films nationwide to lure tourists and highlight state resources. The campaign targets ten million viewers through theaters and exchanges with a fall shoot and winter spring distribution to boost next summer’s tourism.
Mrs Julia Shattuck known as Mammy Shad and her sister Miss Harriett Lyons moved from Dark Canyon to Queen to occupy the Ned Shattuck place near the store while Mrs Shattuck stays in Artesia with the children. Uncle Ed Lyons returned from a visit with his daughter last Saturday. He stopped in Artesia in a few days and Mrs Hardin came up with him.
Dolph Shattuck rode from Isbnd Friday drifting through mud near Mosley then freed his wheels. He later ferried Jim De Moss to court and returned with Bill Warner. Hen Acrey and wife from the plains ranch viewed Masts paintings including Sheep at Noon and The Hunter's Camp. 1 Smith of Otis stayed overnight at the Palace.
John Matkins of Artesia is in town today to conduct business and visit the Palace Hotel as part of a brief stopover.
The text states the Pope’s proposals are tentative and nonbinding. It emphasizes understanding the Pope’s aims in international politics and suggests belligerents open communication to see how the terms align with each government’s minimal demands. The focus is on exploring the Pope’s diplomatic proposal rather than finalizing any treaty.
For sale a set of lineal pulleys and shafting pieces described as two 18 inch diameter pulleys with faces, one 12 inch pulley, and a tee that fits a 6 inch diameter. Enquire by writing to Current or inquire in New Mexico.
The writer urges immediate acceptance of the Pope's proposed peace negotiations. They warn that rejecting papal terms could prolong the war, risking exhaustion or revolution, and praise the Pope as a powerful, unifying voice likely to prompt government acceptance and world peace.
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