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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1926

Page

4

Pecos Valley News and Pecos Weekly Times Publishing Details

The item lists the Pecos Valley News Pecos Weekly Times Reeves County Record and related titles with establishment years 1887 1897 1910 1912 1921 1925, notes owners Barney Hubbs and F Fancher Bell, editors, and post office details. It includes contact numbers subscription rates advertising rates and publication timing deadlines.

Pecos Valley News Pecos Weekly Times Reeves County Recor Pecos Gusher Enterprise and Gusher Barney Hubbs F. Fancher Bell Barney BP? Bbs

Red Bell Takes Rest From Pecos Enterprise Duties

The Pecos Enterprise notes editor Red Bell will take a planned two week rest after a year of steady leadership since June 1925. He lifted the paper’s literary standing and pushed the shop to higher standards during a new management era. The paper hopes his break restores energy for the benefit of the establishment.

Red Bell Red Pecos

Hot Weather Advice for Summer Comfort

The article offers practical tips for enduring heat: dress lightly, avoid sun, eat sensibly, avoid excess cold drinks, hot tea can be cooling, warm baths help, monitor perspiration and skin when it dries, and eat fruits and salads in both hot and cold weather while avoiding starvation.

Alaska Purchase Forty-Nines: A Smart Uncle Samuel Deal

Fifty nine years after the Alaska purchase under President Grant the territory yielded over 500 million dollars in cash returns. A lone prospector with grub stake income mined value equal to the original price. In 1925 America earned over 71 million dollars in gold silver and merchandise with Pribilof seal yields surpassing seven million annually. Oil remains undeveloped though sought in several regions while salmon halibut and other fisheries add value, confirming the sale as a shrewd move.

Pribilof Islands

Forty-two Club at Mrs Lilleys Home

Mrs Lilley hosted the Forty-two Club at her home for a regular meeting. Five tables of forty-two were in play with nuts and mints served and a dessert of peach ice cream and cake. Members present included Mesdames Camp Cole Cowan Finley Johnson Elmer Rowden Sisk Runnels McClure Stine Wilcox Taggart Glascock Vaughan and guests Mrs Howard Lee Petty Prewitt Heard Maley Love.

84 Club Meeting On The Taggart Lawn

The 84 Club met with Mrs. Lillian Butler Thursday night and enjoyed a cool evening of lawn games at the Taggart home. All members attended except two, Miss Carrie Glover and Mrs. Lena Lee, who filled the vacancies. Watermelon was served to the eight guests present.

Lillian Butler Taggart Carrie Glover Lena Lee

Barstow Church of Christ Meets Sundays at 11

The Barstow Church of Christ meets every Lord's Day at 11 o'clock. The notice provides service time and location Barstow Texas.

Church of Christ Barstow Texas

Presbyterian Church Sunday Services and Sermon Titles

Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday events with Superintendent G G Breen leading the Sunday School at 10, morning service at 11 featuring The Lord of the Sabbath, and an 8 30 evening service on Forsaken with R A Dawson Pastor.

G. G. Breen

Christian Church Bible School and Endeavor Schedule

Remember the Bible School at 10 A M and attend Sunday services at 11 A M and 8 30 P M The Junior Christian Endeavor meets at 4 P M and the Senior Endeavor at 7 30 P M The morning topic is Forgiven Much and Loving Much The evening topic is The Last Report From Hell All are invited including children

Christian Endeavor Hell

Worcester Electric Light Co Shares Customer Dividend

Worcester Mass company reports October discount returning 50 percent of excess net profits totaling 136000 to customers. City of Worcester gains about 10300 as a result of the payout driven by strong earnings after fixed charges and dividends. Public utility practice shifts from defiance to customer stock sales and public support for such gestures.

Worcester Electric Light Company Worcester Mass

The Richest Nation in the World

The United States has become a creditor nation after the war, with about 25 billion dollars aiding foreign governments and industries. Figures show 12.151 billion in loans, 3.859 billion to foreign governments, and 6.25 billion in short term loans. The era of dollar dominance could shape world trade or trigger further conflict.

Methodist Church Sunday School Plans Bigger Attendance

The church invites members and newcomers to join Sunday School at 10 A M with emphasis on the Big Brotherhood class and outreach. Morning preaching at 11 A M titled The Need of a Revival followed by 7 30 P M league, 8 15 P M sermon The Man Who Made a Mistake, and Wednesday 8 15 P M prayer meeting. Members with names starting A B C are asked to sponsor attendance as two months remain before the Annual Conference session. Walter H Vanderpool, Pastor.

Brotherhood Walter HI. Vanderpool Vastor

First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule and Youth Activities

First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 A. M. led by J. W. Brown. At 11 A. M. the sermon titled Consecration. 8:30 P. M. Joyous Living. B Y P U at 7:30 P. M. Junior Intermediate and Senior. Jr G A Monday 4 P. M. at Mrs. Kiser’s. W MS Circles Tuesday. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8:30 P. M. Jr Y W A Friday at Mrs. Peer's. Pastor I V Garrison invites all to the Lord's house.

J. W. Brown Rialto Theatre

Classified sale items and rental notice in Pecos region

Classified for sale Radiola four tube set headphones atrial and all batteries bargain 35 dollars Call Justis Bros Garage For sale five room house in Methodist Church block Pecos price 1200 For lease Sec 46 Bl 55 Tsp 7 Tr Pland Be Wilson Rotan Texas 60 53

Call Justis Bros. Garage Pecos BE. Wilson Rotan Texas

The Track Runs On Through Darkness and Faith

A reflective meditation on life and perseverance as a railroad track remains visible in distance, symbolizing faith. The speaker urges trust in unseen guidance, recognizing moments of clarity and long nights of doubt, and concludes that the track runs on.

The First Rule of Beauty Is Mind and Mood

The text argues beauty rests not on physical perfection but on inner thoughts and attitudes. It emphasizes cultivating hopeful, loving, joyful thoughts to improve facial expression and presence. Mental calm, patience, good temper, and tolerance are said to reflect as visible beauty, shaping how others perceive us.

J A Price to Sell Pecos Valley Lands

J A Price announces Pecos Valley Irrigated Model Farms will form a selling force to market farms in Pecos Valley from a Dallas home office. He plans to recruit dirt farmers, with three to four agents already in place, aided by the Pecos Farm Development Board.

J. A. Price Pecos Valley Dallas Lansing Price Pecos

Simmons University Adds Departments for Fall Term

Simmons University Abilene announces new gospel music and religious education departments plus enlarged business administration division for the fall term starting September 15. Eleven courses will be offered including typing economics stenography accounting and advertising. Officials expect record enrollment due to a bumper West crop. last year’s enrollment was 1,262.

Simmons University Abilene Simmons

Odessa Citizens Donate Lot to Build Hotel

Odessa citizens held a meeting and businessmen donated large sums to buy a business district lot for free transfer to any party agreeing to construct a suitable hotel. R N Henderson sold the lot for 500 less than the asking price, while T G Hendrick contributed 250 to the fund alongside other generous donors.

Odessa R. N. Henderson T. G. Hendrick Westbrook Winkler County

Postpone Regular Meeting of Pecos Music Club

The Music Club of Pecos postponed its Monday night meeting to next week. It will be held at Miss Mary Magee’s home due to a number of members having attended Paisano.

Music Club Pecos Mary Magee Paisano

Card of Thanks for Baby Birth and Death

MR. AND MRS T M KELLY thank friends and relatives for help during the birth and death of their dear baby.

T. M. Kelly

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Samuel Alaska Grant Russia America United States Presbyterian Church R. A. Dawson Bible School Worcester Electric Light C Globe First Baptist Church Drice Fteasiby Wiss Flo Jackie Coogan RIAL Vickers Maye’s Cash Grocery
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