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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1922
Page
5
The American Railway Association reports 861,124 revenue freight cars loaded for the week ending July 22, up 217 from the prior week and 73,000 from a year earlier, with coal and ore movements down from the previous week though ore and forest products rise modestly.
The Big Spring Herald notes joking commentary on the senatorial run off describing a choice between “light wine and beer” and “tar and feathers.” The piece casts the Democrat primary as a peculiar mix and leaves the decision to the voters.
We are the only merchants in our line in this community that can give you National Certificates. Peros Mercantile Co. 52-tf.
Chief Entomologist from Austin outlines practical steps to curb alfalfa pests in 1922. Suggestions include irrigating fields to deter alfalfa caterpillars, cutting hay early, dusting with calcium arsenate, destroying conchuella habitats, and reducing chalcid fly breeding by clean culture and close cutting. Emphasizes targeting adjacent pastures and ditch banks.
A Dallas citizen urges readers to support Earle Mayfield for U S Senate, praising his loyalty to the Democratic Party, opposition to secret orders, and stance on prohibition, tariffs, and the Federal Reserve. The letter defends Mayfield against rivals and warns against mixing in Ku Klux Klan associations.
A letter from Ora Pruett of Upland California reports she left San Bernardino hospital about ten days ago and remains weak though gaining strength. She expects to leave the nurse’s home within ten days if her recovery continues.
An advertisement promotes National Certificates as ideal gifts for boys and girls. The piece highlights Mercantile Co offerings and presents the certificates as versatile presents for children.
Louella Styles Vincent of Dallas writes August 9 1922 praising Earle Mayfield for Democratic service in Texas with labor sympathy and a pledge to serve all constituents regardless of faction. She defends him against accusations, cites legislation aiding workers and rail commissions, and urges trustworthy Democrats to back Mayfield.
A spring fashion exhibit in Gooding County Idaho organized by extension workers used ten sewing club models to contrast good and bad girls costumes. Five models showed poor taste and five showed good taste. The event was part of an afternoon program at a local movie theater with donations of space.
Tyler Texas advertises the Tyler Commercial College promising thorough practical business courses in a short time for low cost. The ad touts Byrne Systems faculty expertise and modern office equipment, notes large annual enrollment, and mentions correspondence courses and free catalogue. Also mentions local travel to Sheffield San Angelo and Pecos Mercantile Co updates.
Mrs. Frank Kelton returns from the markets and opens a millinery shop in the building one door south of Pecos Drug Company, inviting patrons to inspect a new stock of hats and accessories.
A beggar laments not eating for two days and calls the purist boss, while the purist retorts that the beggar has neglected grammar, then walks away. The brief exchange captures street corner wit in Birmingham.
Ranchers donated 12506 to finish the Paissne Baptist encampment site and fund further improvements. The executive committee gave 8300 of the total, with 4000 from the congregation. 12,000 meals were served during the encampment, 4000 of them last Sunday. Rev R L Millicam is encampment president of Fort Davis.
Pecos Lodge No 385 Knights of Pythias Texas notes the August 8 1922 death of Sidi Kyle. The lodge extends sympathy to his widow and son and orders minutes, a copy to Mrs Sid Kyle, and notices to city newspapers. The notice ends with an unrelated 25c want ad.
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