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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
2
A motorist awakens a farmhouse family at three o'clock asking to speak with the husband. The farmer’s wife, unsure of his whereabouts, says the husband is out somewhere on the farm and unavailable.
A tonic claim describes its ability to restore vigor by purifying the blood and stimulating the body. It asserts that the tonic colors the cheeks and improves health, noting it is quinine suspended in syrup and aimed at both adults and children.
Sallie resists joining a late party as Father and Mr. Wright clash with her social aims. Ted pressures Sallie to attend Alma's dance while Paul cancels, prompting Sallie to seek a moonlit moment and a possible invitation from Mr. Wright as the scene ends with unresolved chances for a guest role.
In a backroom bargaining scene a buyer questions egg costs while a seller quotes thirty cents a dozen, prompting memories of higher rural prices. A passerby notes dealers in their region charging twice as much, and the dialogue ends with a stranger offering sixty cents per dozen as a fair compromise.
A light domestic exchange reveals a wife noting her husband remained calm and cold when a burglar was found at their home.
J J Ripps representative for manufacturing and supply concerns in New Mexico and Arizona reports Texas as the strongest business area while the Southwest faces mixed conditions. He notes Texas is attracting national salesmen and that competition is heavy yet merchants hold their own across the Plains and Gulf regions. He cites East Texas fruit crops as fairly good and predicts record fall business for Plains merchants Spangler and Al Reedy.
A sprawling column discusses myths of endless progress and "something for nothing" ideas. It cites Charles Fox’s engine claim, praises milk cow Langwater Fairy with record yields, and critiques population forecasts while arguing for plain production and humane growth.
A speaker reflects on rural work and simple pleasures. The text mentions farm tasks, a rejuvenated morning, and the value of tending truck crops. It contrasts labor with rest and touches on family life, food, and the rewards of steady cultivation.
A playful exchange between lovers centers on vegetables as romance symbols. He asks if she can carrot all for him and declares his heart beats for her, calling her the apple of his eye while suggesting lettuce marry.
Fragmentary item notes a claim of rapid pile cure within days and refers to an obras station and Biveding oc Sramading Pt. The text is garbled but suggests a health or medical notice about quick recovery.
In the summer of 1901 a 17 year old conceived a plan to offer wholesome food to Harvard students. He opened a street stand facing Massachusetts Avenue selling ice cream meats pies iced coffee tea and lemonade. A widow across the street collected a per cent of gross earnings. By winter he paid off 1100 dollars and the venture grew to serve 150 people with nine staff.
A young immigrant boy arrived with little, earned $16 500 in four years, and gained high school level education. Friends who frequented his tutor home spurred his studies, he learned shorthand, and became a law reporter. He eventually sold his business in Chicago to Southern. His wife remains with him in comfort.
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