Pecos Valley Papers Consolidate In 1912
Historical record notes Pecos Valley News Pecos Weekly Times and Reeves County Record merging on November 23 1912. The Enterprise later absorbed Pecos Times on June 1 1917. Publication appeared weekly with John Hibdon as editor owner and publisher and advertising options described.
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Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County, Record
The
Enterprise
Pecos Times
John Hibdon
Etiquette column for young readers in The Enterprise
The Enterprise invites its young readers to its weekly Etiquette column hoping to offer helpful suggestions and guidance for proper conduct.
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Enterprise
Big oil firms rush to claim Reeves county acreage
Reports say major oil companies have secured vast tracts in Northern Reeves county between Orla and Artesia, aiming to drill soon. Geologists claim the area hosts Texas' greatest oil pool, with development expected in 60 to 90 days and optimism high among industry insiders.
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Reeves County
Texas
Orla
Artesia
Pastor warns decent girls against the young sheik type
In Columbus on March 14 Rev. Dr. C. J. McCombe urged that decent girls form organizations to counter male crowds who desert them for faster companions. He predicts such groups will prompt “young sheiks” to seek porch swings with girls who have self respect saying it’s better to be without a lover than trade self respect. He attacks dancing without chaperones and late hours and warns parents who permit such behavior risk sleepless nights.
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Columbus
Ohio
C. J. McCombe
Broad Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Mc- Combe
If Its Worth Selling Its Worth Advertising
An advertising slogan promotes the value of advertising as essential for selling goods. The line emphasizes proactive promotion to maximize sales success.
Jazz accused of thwarting girlhood in modern life stress
From Ft. Worth Star Telegram report in Cleveland dated February 28 Miss Bertha L Swope supervisor of physical education for girls in East Cleveland schools blames parents for today s strain on girlhood. She cites heavy emotional stress from dancing moving pictures joy riding and jazz and says mothers refuse to attend a conference to help improve girls physical welfare.
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Ft. Worth
Star-Telegram
Cleveland
Bertha L. Swope
East Cleveland
Miss Swope
Sunday School Attendance and Easter Worship Plans
The church reports 225 in Sunday school last Sunday and an average of 46 in the Men's Bible Class over the past three Sundays. The pastor urges a large attendance next Sunday for Easter with special music and a sermon on The Resurrection. All are welcome. no sermon Sunday night due to Christian Church meeting. J. M. Garner, Pastor.
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Christian Church
J. M. Garner
Easter at First Methodist Church Promises Big Day
The First Methodist Church Sunday School aims for its largest attendance of the year on Easter Sunday with 9 45 a m class, 11 a m service, and a basket dinner and Easter egg hunt at Alamo Play Grounds after services. Walter H. Vanderpool, pastor.
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Bic Brotherhood
Alamo Play Grounds
Christian Church
Uncle John and the galoshes debate In diary style
A narrated frame laments galoshes and fashion while the speaker teases about spying on women. The dialogue contrasts a student planning to study wild men in Africa with another student staying home to study wild women in the South.
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Africa
Oe Ge S. A
Honest Bootlegger War of Wits Sparks Reform Debate
A reformer accuses a bootlegger of lacking conscience and breaking law. The bootlegger retorts that his activities follow the law of supply and demand, arguing legal loopholes justify his trade. The exchange captures a clash over morality and legality in illicit commerce.
Alamo Swimming Pool Opens Easter Sunday
Alamo announces Easter Sunday opening on April 12 with season tickets. Adult admission is five dollars and children under 12 pay three dollars. JACK L. WOODS advertises fresh meats and a phone number for inquiries.
Texans Need More Texas Spirit to Unite for Centennial
The Texas Centennial Committee urges nationwide development through coordinated agricultural and industrial growth. Texans must know and love Texas as a whole, embracing its varied resources, to end sectionalism and spur an era of widespread prosperity. Know Texas and prepare for the centennial.
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Garoshes
Texas
Panhandle
Magic Valley
Rio Grande
California
Florida
Plains
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American Press Associ
Jazz
Church OF Christ Church of Christ
Barstow
First Methodist Church
Walter H. Vanderpool
John
Alamo
Jack L. Woods
Elmer Reynolds
Presbyterian Church
Enterprise Office
Ed Otto
J. B. Sullivan
M. A. Dardin
Jersey
Hardin Ross
Michigan
I. E. Smith
Emma Boles
A. J Curtis Place
S. Budaley
E. F. Fuqua
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Pecos Drug CO
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