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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
4
Local outlook suggests Chicago interests with ample bank means will back a Wheat well. A car of fuel oil and a car of casing are expected this week, boosting town morale and reviving Pecos field interest. Analysts see a 50 50 chance of finding oil at depth, with ties to nearby Mexico field and Reagan county.
Citizens urged to donate or pledge toward a new Pecos park and playground. Call for immediate action to secure the project at a reasonable price, highlighting Pecos property value and family protection if funded now.
A fragmented reader letter from an Oklahoma source laments the damaging conflict between Klan and anti Klan factions. The piece argues politics fuels the strife and splits communities, families, and friendships, warning against using fear to gain votes.
The Oklahoma Stockman-Farmer urges voters to judge candidates by honesty, efficiency, tax policies, and helpful legislation. It notes that inevitable antagonisms arise in campaigns but emphasizes remembering the good in others for personal happiness.
The Sabinal Sentinel urges residents to push for new industries and settlers to expand Sabinal toward a population goal of 5 000 to 10 000 in five years. It emphasizes investing at home to strengthen real estate, local business, and chamber of commerce plans, warning against spending outside the community.
Treasury estimates Americans lose half a billion yearly to fake stocks and schemes. Roy Dickenson outlines ten rules to resist get rich quick pitches, urging sound advice, avoiding gambling as investment, sticking near home, avoiding big bonuses or dreams, excluding strangers from lists, and watching promoters who push flashy promises and hidden costs. The piece emphasizes caution with investments and warns against bucket shops and dubious promoters.
The Church of Christ meets every Lord's Day at eleven o'clock in Barstow Texas. The Methodist pastor will be away in Lov ing New Mexico for about ten days but next Sunday offers Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. by Oscar Thurston, Junior League at 5 p.m., and Intermediate Senior League at 7:45 p.m. There will be no evening preaching with the Methodist group as they adjourn to allow preaching at the Presbyterian Church by the new pastor L. J. Thurston.
Mr Phillips state Sunday School man delivers five talks to boost church work. Men's Bible Class lost a game to Midland but vows to regain the lead in two Sundays. Sunday School at 9 45. No sermon this Sunday as pastor and family visit San Marcos. J M Garner pastor invites all to attend.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Harlan with several couples visited Crystal Water ranch on Tuesday evening for a picnic. A most delightful time is reported by the party and they enjoyed the outing together.
An essay argues that people fail to live by learning by observing and thinking, highlighting ignorance despite abundant knowledge. It urges continuous mental effort, noting hard work is disliked and many readers only skim headlines while never applying reasoning to world events.
Mary Lee Ferris hosted her fifth birthday on Saturday August 16 at the Hefner home. Guests included Jane Edith Prickett Helen Toliver Patty Green and many others while her mother Mrs David Tudor assisted. The celebration featured birthday cake with a five candle display and games for the young attendees.
By order of the Justice Court of Precinct No 2 Reeves County Texas on July 8 1924 Dee Davis plaintiff vs David Flood defendant a judgment of 96.50 with 6 interest and costs was rendered June 28 1924 I will sell on the first Tuesday in August 1924 at Pecos Court House door during lawful hours the right title and interest of Davis in the property of David Flood namely a Ford Model T Motor No 7340784 License No 454891 to satisfy the judgment and costs with proceeds applied accordingly
Reverend L L Thurston departs today to assist Reverend Z B Moon in a revival meeting in Loving New Mexico. The visit aims to bolster the religious gathering and extend outreach in the region.
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