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Newspaper
The Evening Current
Location
Carlsbad, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
2
The Evening Current records its status as second class matter dated April 16 1917 at Carlsbad New Mexico post office under the act of March 2 1879. Published daily Sundays excepted by the Carlsbad Printing Up Entered as a historic postal notice.
A brief notice states that the Associated Press retains exclusive rights to news dispatches credited to it and to local news published in the paper.
Treasury data show six billion dollars in Liberty Bonds passed through national banks and were mainly bought by individuals, with banks holding 457 million in bonds or 2 1 2 percent of assets. Secretary McAdoo stressed broad public support as essential to finance the war effort and warned banks alone cannot bear the burden. In other notes a local church meeting led by Mrs Dishman featured hymns, lessons, and talks, with Rev Geo HO Given leading prayers.
Mrs. V. Henning, who had been at the Crawford since Monday, left this morning for her home in El Paso.
Baltimore clergyman Chaplain George A Griiin, serving with the Fifth Field Artillery, writes a stark letter praising American resolve and condemning German atrocities. He quotes brutal tortures and mass crimes reported by British officers, urging America to join in eradicating the foe rather than seeking terms, and praising sacrifices at home as part of wartime duty.
Thousands of servicemen who left school to serve are continuing studies in Army Y M C A classes. Schools plan to grant academic credit toward degrees, allowing men to resume education on return. The photo shows college men studying trigonometry at Camp McArthur, Texas, as the War Department supports these programs for artillery training and literacy.
A distorted wartime tirade urges unwavering support for a leader and United States policy, equating enemies with demonic traits and warning of social ostracism. It frames bond drives and wheatless days as vital to victory, urging denunciation of opponents and maximal civic sacrifice.
Carbondale authorities report the city has adopted a French war orphan who will be cared for with city foods. It is believed to be the first adoption of its kind in the area, reflecting local relief efforts.
Private William Letgin twenty weighs 245 pounds and stands five foot two. He dodges unit duties preferring battle over there to chores in the kitchen. Laughed at for his size he desertes French leave, later admits he would fight the Kaiser but not in the kitchen.
The Junior Endeavor Society of the Christian church will host a Mite Social at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Purdy on Friday evening at 8 o'clock A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend and support these young folks A thank offering will be received to aid the society s work
Mre Will Ward, who recently left for Texas, writes from San Antonio where she is undergoing treatment from a specialist for car trouble. An operation is considered necessary, but relatives in Carlsbad have not yet received any news confirming it.
Mr. and Mrs. George Frederick, after a summer spent in Wisconsin and Michigan, plan to return to Carlsbad by September end or, at latest, October first. They report a lovely season traveled in the north.
Mrs Lee, employed as a stenographer for Joyce Pruit for several months, has resigned her position with the firm.
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