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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1923
Page
4
The Pecos Valley News and sister papers Weeves County Record and Pecos Times unify under the Enter prise brand after the 1917 absorption of Pecos Times, continuing weekly Friday publication with established histories dating to 1887 1897 and 1910.
The Shattuck Monitor condemns residents who refuse to pay poll tax as unfit for the community and supports compelling them to contribute. It notes several instances in Shattuck this year and urges action to ensure compliance.
The article calls on city leaders to fix broken cement sidewalks and hazards caused by cupped blocks, overhanging trees, and brush. It cites a recent accident involving Miss Mary Ellen Coon to stress urgent action and warns that neglected hazards may cause further incidents to threaten pedestrians.
Members of the Washington State Press association pledge not to disparage competing editors or papers in editorials or columns. The piece notes many run newspapers to attack rivals, often underpaid, with some libelous or slanderous writing. It argues that most journalists seek constructive work, using criticism to curb societal ills.
The El Paso Times editor argues advertising volume reflects business health. It cites New York Evening Post data showing 28 cities averaged 11 percent ad gains, while El Paso Times ad volume rose 226 percent in six months, urging buyers and the country to recognize improving local business.
The passage questions market readiness and urges consideration of purchasing 500 remaining shares of the cotton mill stock to maintain stability. It frames the action as a way to keep things in good shape and reassure sellers and investors.
A Texas Commercial News piece on Why We Write calls writing a religious obligation and social duty. It argues editors write to make readers think rather than seek approval, and notes Ruskin that a book that mirrors a reader’s beliefs wastes time. The goal is to provoke thought and discussion.
The piece portrays the Enterpris e editor as multitasker handling editing, printing, mailing, and finances while critiquing nagging readers. An attached "Editorial by the Office Boy" mocks constant criticism and urges constructive feedback over gossip and unfounded reports.
The Sequoia National Park dedicates the second largest living tree to the memory of President Harding. Col John R White, superintendent, leads the dedication as officials in Washington express dignified pride. Joyce Kilmer, who fell in Flanders Field, is linked through a shared tribute to sacrifice and artistry.
The passage honors a revered patriot whose name has been linked with a giant Sequoia. It notes future generations will remember him and cites Kilmer lines about the divine in man, framing the tree as a living memorial to his memory.
The piece argues that history shows recurring cycles in finance and oil markets. It claims investors should buy now, as oil stocks enter a new boom phase, suggesting a pamphlet called The Investor's Chance highlights current opportunities and warns that later buyers will profit less.
Santa Fe Aug 16 The New Mexico land commissioner approved reducing state grazing rents from five to three cents an acre in the eastern part of the state for those who surrender current leases and pay five cents up to October 14 for new leases at three cents. Officials note the move faces constitutional limits, but western lands already rent at three cents. Local cattlemen urge relief to prevent industry decline.
At a recent hearing representatives from educational institutions funded by land income urged lawmakers not to cut schools' revenue. Miss Eccles, state school superintendent, joined others to stress the importance of maintaining school income during the discussion with cattlemen.
Mrs Lucy Mitchell announces the opening of a music class at the Leeman residence Mr and Mrs M M Leeman beginning Monday September 10 as students return to school.
A notice invites anyone wanting violin lessons to consult Jimmie Craw with special attention paid.
A mother jokes with her son after the first day of school. The boy answers that he learned to defend himself by soaking others who call him sissy. The exchange captures a child's blunt outsider’s view of classroom conflicts.
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