America's First Railroad Was in The South
In Holland's The Magazine of the South Arthur Coleman notes the first U.S. railroad chartered for general use was in the South. He recounts early locomotives and contrasts Southern rail mileage growth with the nation, highlighting Southern ports freight, river tonnage, air routes, and ongoing regional industrial expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Coleman
Holland’s
Magazine of
The
United States
South
Tomi Thump
South Carolina
Colenan
Holland's
of the South
Atlantic
Coleman
Savannah Capital
Georgia
Savannah
Pacific Coast
Galveston
Houston
Texas
Livestock Tenancy Shapes Regional Farm Outcomes
A study contrasts Cotton Belt tenancy with Middle West patterns, arguing livestock ownership boosts farm returns. Dr W J Spillman notes South’s one-story farming limits livestock growth, while the Midwest’s two-story approach—stock farming alongside crop farming—yields higher efficiency. The piece urges fostering livestock ownership to curb shiftless tenancy and enhance regional agricultural progress.
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Movane
W. J. Spillman
South
Pecos High Seniors Plan Final Weeks Of School
Students note changes in class officers with Auline Stephens leaving as senior secretary and Virginia Thomas taking the role. Seniors vote $75 for the piano fund and may add later. Five weeks remain in high school with six week exams upcoming. Freshmen prepare entertainment for Planning Juniors. The silver loining cup was awarded to the interclass track meet winner at chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auline Stephens
Western Union
Virginia Thomas
Chapel
Sixth Grade Notes on Attendance and Interest
The entry records attendance updates for Morris Colwell’s absence and notes that Ima Carnel and Mil dired Bramlow have returned after a one week absence. It mentions Tuesday afternoon study sessions, a focus on interest, and that the material is fascinating yet challenging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Colwell
Ima Carnel
Mildired Bramlow
Fifth and Seventh Grade News Amid Exams and Holidays
Fifth grade reports a holiday break and circus half day while hiring six new staffers. Seventh grade notes heavy work during the last six weeks of exams, with students improving in geography and map projects. New pupil Aden, Chester, and others have been with the class for weeks.
Pupils Lead Editorials Across School Departments
Written and edited by students from all grades with Elizabeth Chapman as editor Auline Stephen managing editor Mervin Whalen sports editor Virginia Thomps Seniors Jas Hudson Starley Juniors Elizabeth Linley Sophomores Norabelle Hollebeke freshmen Bobbie Collie grammar grades Billy Pletcher primary grades
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Elizabeth Chapman
Auline Stephen
Mervin Whalen
Virginia Thomps
Jas
Hudson Starley
Elizabeth Linley
Norabelle Hollebeke
Bobbie Collie
Billy Pletcher
John Guthrie and Library Order for New Books
John Guthrie notes the library has placed an order for new books. The item highlights ongoing collection expansion and procurement activity by the library team led by Guthrie.
Cotton Uses Explored by USDA Study in Congress Session
The United States Department of Agriculture reflects on an ongoing inquiry into cotton’s wider uses beyond traditional textile roles. Potential applications include colored pillowcases, bed coverings, soundproofing, wool substitutes, and fertilizer packaging, with central dissemination planned to popularize cotton. In Haskell County dairy gains rise as communities promote a creamery to stabilize year round income, highlighting cows as invaluable to farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Freshman Class Unveils Ruling At Assembly
Monday morning the freshman class announced a new ruling to the student body during assembly. Delery accepted the interclass track meet cup after a brief speech, with Sivils serving as president and presenting the prize to the silver loving students at the council.
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Studens
Coun
Delery
Sivils
Sophomores Attend Wienie Roast Before Studies Resume
The Sophs enjoyed a Friday afternoon wiener roast hosted by the Seniors. Lacking keen interest, they resume study after the carnival. Helen McKellap leaves Monday for Weeks trip, heading to San Antonio en route to Austin. The class wishes her bon voyage.
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Helen McKellap
Moneday
San Antonio
Austin
Citation by Publication for Charles Schilling Estate in Reeves County
Public notice commands the Reeves County Sheriff to cite all interested parties to appear at the County Court in Pecos on the first Monday in May 1929 for probate of the will and letters testamentary for Charles Schilling deceased. The filing by Cora McQueen on April 16 1929 triggers the proceedings. Witness Vannie Ingle, Clerk. Also mentions Texas Oil Convention program noting Lexie Dean Robertson and Christine Breckenridge among speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Charles Schilling
Texas
Pecos
Cora McQueen
Vannie Ingle
West Ober of Commerce
Lexie Dean Robertson
Dostess
Risand Christine
Breckenridge
Ing Stir
Urter
Voca
Notice of Sale of Ford Touring Car in Pecos Texas
Van D Havis announces storage charges of 50 dollars for a 1920 Ford Touring Car held since June 1 1928 in Pecos Reeves County Texas. After 20 days notice publication on May 9 1929 a public sale will occur at Havis Camp Ground Pecos to pay the debt and costs with proceeds to be applied per law.
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W. ¢ Shring
Pecps
Reeves County
Texas
Havis Camp Ground
Pecos
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Southern Railroad
Middle West
Senior News
Aden
Chester
Eesen
John Guthrie
Pecos Drug Co., Inc
Resol
West
Haskell County
State OF Texas
J. G. Murray
Bell & Regan
Pecos, Texas
Jequay
Peggy Paige
Paris
Wadley - Wilson Co
Collings-Wilson Co
Insurance and Loans
Collings
J. Lee Bilberry
Court House
Barstow, Texas
Zimmer
Beauty
Irwin's Grocery & Market
Buick
R.R.R
Brockton, Mass
Buick Motor Company
Flint , Mich
General Motors Corporation
Limmer-Roddy Buick CO
Ict
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