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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1939
Page
3
The Reeves county delinquent tax list is printed in part listing years delinquent and amounts due. Taxpayers urged to settle immediately to avoid stronger measures, per order of the Commissioners Court. The document names numerous residents and estates in Pecos and nearby areas with totals and years 1921 to 1937 appearing across entries.
San Antonio April 6 bids opened for 2000 teams trucks and other WPA project equipment in Texas at the State Procurement Office Smith-Young Tower. Bids were submitted to the U S Treasury before today April 7 under a new competitive bid system adopted by the Comptroller General. Bidders include truck owners and operators with drivers paid prevailing WPA project wages. George S Morgan state director of finance urged broad participation.
An old ballpark science claim compares celestial distance to a gun's reach, stating the nearest star aside from the Sun is 300000 times farther than the earth, mixing astronomy with firearm imagery.
A historical look shows farm mortgage debt in the United States has doubled over the last quarter century, reflecting rising financial pressures on agricultural operations and landowners. The trend underscores shifting credit conditions and investment needs affecting rural economies.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces open competitive exams for several positions. Applications must be on file by April 17 for Colorado and western states. Posts include Associate Health Education Specialist at 3200 and Assistant Health Education Specialist at 2600, US Public Health Service. Aerologist at 5800 with Meteorology or related major and weather experience. Age limits apply. Full details at the post office.
Michael Whalen chief reporter for the Daily Chronicle is promoted to a daily column in Inside Story at the Grand in Pecos on Tuesday. He is torn between two opinions about a NY woman, considered either the lowliest or the most dangerous. Screenplay by Jerry Cady from Ben Ames Williams.
Farmers are urged to plant silage and summer pastures early to beat drought risks and fit into the season. Early silage aids soil health, allows fall grazing or plowing, and reduces conflicts with cotton picking and grain harvest. It also enables a second growth if moisture allows and stretches labor distribution across the season.
Pecos welcomes a new business with the Triangle Cafe reopening led by Mr. and Mrs. J A Johnson formerly of Hobbs New Mexico The cafe will operate as Triangle and invite local patronage The article also extols trench silo use for feed storage noting Texas has 262 miles of silo and giving basic silo sizing guidance
The Reeves County interscholastic league meet at Balmorhead upheld Saragosa's demand to compete in the rural division for literary events. Roy Bedicheck, State Director General, ruled the rural school should qualify by default for the district meet if no other rural entrants exist, and advised the district director accordingly.
Animal husbandman George Barnes reports mineral supplements under range conditions improve cattle vigor and calf crops. Reeves County agent Ted Johnston endorses bone meal salt mixes, with two parts salt to one bone meal or equal parts. Circle Bar Ranch operator Lon McClennan reports calf crops above 92 percent in 1938 and often 90 percent with minerals, vs about 30 percent without. Readers include Texas Tech students Georgia Wadley Mary Elizabeth Titus and Sarah Chapman visiting Easter break. Bob Fletcher spent time in Dallas for business and friends.
L. W. Anderson of West Texas, member of the State Soil Conservation Board, attended a College Station board meeting last week. He also joined the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association gathering.
Analysis notes veal and beef liver as fair sources of vitamins A and B and rich sources of iron and copper. Practical takeaway highlights their nutritional value and mineral content for dietary planning.
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