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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1923
Page
4
Journal readers debate the use of jail for Mocal High School students after a purported practical joke. Advocates demand fair, non punitive treatment and question authority’s role in enforcing harsh discipline.
The past week s efforts to start grass and convert worthless cattle into valuable stock show promise. Smetervals Pecos and Reeves County anticipate a surge in pasture growth not seen in a decade, aiding cattle owners and the local economy.
B T Biggs notes many East Texas cotton farmers plan to move to West Texas next fall to raise cotton where boll weevils are absent. He says Reeves region could gain if citizens spread the idea, citing prosperous East Texas towns as example and urging action.
The Pecos community welcomes a Kansas City business show on April 23 aimed at signaling the town’s vitality and readiness to seize opportunities. A proposed plan by a prominent local citizen was rejected in favor of a longstanding approach, despite strong local support. The local Enterprise notes the decision reflects the interests of town property owners and taxpayers.
The Washington comment argues that current immigration limits are drastic but questions if methods miss broader goals. It recalls 20th century shifts where public schools became community centers and training grounds for citizens, challenging paternalism critiques of expanding the school system beyond traditional roles.
A speaker proposes three month training camps to teach colloquial English, American government, and patriotic ideals to immigrants to ensure they are loyal, informed, and able to salute the flag. Critics label it paternalist and urge broader acceptance rather than coercive assimilation.
Detroit voters face a repeat vote on a five million dollar bond issue for street railway improvements and extensions. The city argues it must raise taxes or gain higher bonding limits to authorize the issue, after promising self support and improvements since taking over the system.
Mrs. H L Roberson of Midland County opened fire in the Seminole hotel lobby after her husband Cattle Raisers' inspector H L Roberson and deputy W D Allison were killed by Tom Ross and Mikt Good. Both suspects surrendered. Roberson and Allison had recovered 516 head of cattle alleged stolen.
Spiller secretary of the Cattle Raisers Association in Fort Worth notes possible newspaper attention. Allison, from Post, sent letters about range matters before his death. Roberson of Midland, 45, married a year, had long service with the association. Moses, attorney, to travel to Seminole to investigate the shooting and burial plans begin.
A home steam laundry advertises pickup and delivery with rough dry at 40 cents per dozen. Owner invites customer contact by phone 168. 30-tf.
Ladies calling cards neatly printed at this office. Abstracts and title work available for Reeves and Loving counties. Pecos Abstract Company. 34-31.
Exide batteries offered at reduced prices for a limited time at Slack's Battery Station. Ford batteries drop from 21.85 to 16.50, with a range of sizes available and a prompt price comparison urged for buyers.
The advertisement asserts that worms cause unhealthy color and stomach issues in children and promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week remedy. It claims the tonic enriches blood improves digestion and strengthens the whole system. Pleasant to take and sold per bottle.
Rev. L. L. Thurston is in Grandfalls this week for a revival and will miss the Methodist pulpit Sunday. Rev. J. L. Spears of the Presbyterian church will lead the service, bringing his flock to join the Methodists. The editor urges a full house and praises Spears as a strong, engaging speaker.
The church reports strong attendance and interest with welcoming mid week meetings. Regular services will be held next Sunday and the public is invited to attend. J. M. Garner, Pastor.
All usual services listed for next Sunday. Bible School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship and Communion at 11:00 a.m. Sermons titled Showing Forth The Lord's Death and The Discovery of Christ. Baptismal service after evening worship. C. A. Johnson, Pastor.
Thursday Bridge Club members and their husbands enjoyed a hospitable party at Mrs Dorothy Heard's home Friday evening. Club high score went to Mrs M W Collie and guest high to Mrs Chas Mamahan. A salad course followed and Mrs Heard was aided by her mother Mrs R C Warn. Next meeting planned in two weeks at Mrs Birge Holt's Barstow home.
In Fiume Italy Fascisti force residents to chant Hail Hail Italy threatening violence. Those who refuse endure harsh consequences including tooth loss. The piece contrasts such brutality with payments made elsewhere.
A crop bail policy outline from E. L. Collings Insurance Company described as safety first. The note references policy coverage and terms likely for farming operations.
A dialogue extols Brown as a good businessman citing a small venture. He bought a shawl from a Jewish gentleman and sold it to a Scotchman at a profit, illustrating entrepreneurial instinct and practical trade.
An old advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets as a one day cure for a cold. It promises relief from headache and general cold symptoms and bears E W Grove’s signature on each box, priced at 30 cents.
An old advertisement touts Laxa tive Brom Quin ine as superior to ordinary quinine for tonic and laxative effects without nervousness or head ringing. It urges readers to remember the full product name and sign off as E. W. Grove.
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