Pecos Enterprise and Gusher consolidation details
Pecos Valley publications consolidated on May 16 1925 forming the Pecos Enterprise and Gusher under Barney Hubbs and F F Bell owners. Fancher Bell named news editor and Fancher Bell as managing editor with standard 1920s postal and subscription details. Offices in Pecos Texas with addresses and pricing listed for subscriptions and advertising.
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Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
Pecos Gusher
Enterprise and Gusher
Barney Hubbs
F. Fancher Bell
Barney Fpiebbs
Editorial asks readers to vote in Democratic runoff Saturday
The piece urges participation in the Democratic Primaries runoff set for Saturday the 28th, stressing citizen rights and self government. It also praises Tillman Dardin’s editorial run and notes local talk about Pecos, warning about harsh judgments of the town and its amenities.
Clemenceau Critics U S War Aid in Talk to Coolidge
The old French leader Clemenceau sent a letter to President Coolidge criticizing U S attitudes on war debts. He recalled U S aid in 1917 18 noting 5 million tons of food supplies and 5 million tons of war material for 160 000 000 shells feeding 12 million French men. He compared Europe’s view of Uncle Sam then to today.
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Clemenceau
United States
Don’t Publish Unsigned Letters to This Paper
The piece urges readers to stop sending anonymous letters, noting most are ignored or unreadable. It acknowledges rare exceptions with useful information or entertainment but warns the newspaper will not publish unsigned communications. It argues anonymous critics lack accountability and harm public discourse.
Greater Movie Season in Small Town Theatres
The article notes that movie theatres serve as community meeting places across towns and cities, uniting people beyond denomination lines. It cites 20,233 theatres nationwide with 18,554,859 seats and an average weekly attendance of 130 million, projecting August as the thirtieth anniversary of cinema as mass entertainment.
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United States
Carrying Water on Both Shoulders in Kansas Politics
The Wishita Beacon argues that political cowardice fails in primary contests. It cites Klan involvement as an example where neutral stances backfire, noting candidates who try to please both sides fall short. The piece asserts clear issue alignment is essential for success.
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Wishita Beacon
Kansas
The
Beacon
Miss Gertrude Bell Hosts Birthday Tea for Guests
Miss Gertrude Bell entertained several friends on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Filice Selimeyer and Miss Alice Carter who are visiting. Old fashioned games filled the time as a birthday cake marked Miss Alice's birthday. Refreshments were cakes and sherbet with a line of guests including Nell Bettye Anderson, Josephine Bryan, Nancy Camp, Elizabeth and Bob Chapman, Elizabeth Lilley, Josephine Green, Norabel and Jewel Hollebeke, Virginia Thomas, Ruby Stephens, and Willette Duncan.
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Gertrude Bell
Filice Selimeyer
Alice Carter
Alice
Sherbert
Nell Bettye Anderson
Josephine Bryan
Nancy Camp
Elizabeth
Bob Chapman
Elizabeth Lilley
Josephine Green
Norabel
Jewel Hollebeke
Virginia Thomas
Ruby Stephens
Willette Duncan
Arrival of Baby Boy Announced at Home
Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Baker are rejoicing over the arrival of a boy on Wednesday morning August 25. The newborn weighed eleven pounds at birth and both mother and child are doing well. Friends extend best wishes to the family.
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Mrs. C. Baker
Calvin Baker
Younster
Mrs. Baker
Pyote Builds Road To Well In Winkler County
Work began Monday on a new road to the Westbrook oil well in Winkler County. The route now spans about 18 miles, with a survey promised to cut two miles and improve the path. Pyote precinct will construct to the Winkler County line, then Winkler County plus private donations will finish the remainder, and the route will also reach Morton No 1 on the Morton ranch eleven miles north of Pyote.
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Westbrook
Winkler County
Pyote
Ward County
Morton No. 1
Marland O#l Company
Morton Ranch
Iiles
Clams On Menu for Congress Members Said to Reflect Diet
A theory-note suggests if food shapes character then clams should appear on the menu for Congress members. The remark frames lawmakers as influenced by their meals, implying dietary choices reflect political temperament.
Church of Christ meets Sundays at Barstow Texas
The Church of Christ holds worship every Lord's Day at 11 o'clock in Barstow Texas, inviting local residents to attend.
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Church of Christ
Barstow
Texas
Christian Church Invites to All Services and Bible School
The Christian Church invites all to Bible School at 10 A M preaching at 11 A M and 8 15 P M Junior C E at 4 P M Senior C E at 7 15 P M The 11 oclock sermon titled Doing the Christian Part and the evening sermon Gods Spotlight Upon Jesus promise a blessing Pastor L H Thompson welcomes attendees to attend these services and receive a blessing.
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THE
Christian Church
Bible School
Jesus
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Youth Activities
First Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10 A M led by J W Brown Superintendent. Business Men's Bible Class at Ri alto Theatre. B Y P U at 7 30 P M Junior Intermediate and Senior. Young people urged to join union. Monday 4 P M Jr G A at Mrs Kiser's home. Tuesday Circles of W M S meet. Wednesday 8 30 P M Prayer meeting. Friday Jr Y W A at Mrs Peer's. Pastor I V Garrison.
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J. W. Brown
Rialto Theatre
Jr. G. A
Kiser
W. M.S
Man Seeks Private-Home Board Near Millsap Texas
Young man with light lung trouble is able to be up and seeks board in a private home at about $30 per month. Contact L. S. Hughes Millsap Texas.
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L. S. Hughes
Millsap
Texas
For Sale Cheap 20 Acre Farm East of Pecos on Highway
Realty listings include a five room house in Methodist Church block Pecos priced at 1200 dollars with lease options. Also offered are California Standard Rigs for sale from Clark Engines with seven hundred feet of 1214 inch casing and cables totaling 8000 dollars cash. Contact YOUNG BELL Pecos Texas or S. E. Wilson Rotan Texas.
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Pecos
Mayes Cash Groc
S. E. Wilson
Rotan Texas
California
Clark
Young Bell
Texas
George Wagner Dies After Ranch Accident at Slator Ranch
George Wagner, a cowboy at the Slator ranch northwest of Odessa, died Friday morning from injuries suffered Thursday when a cow rope caused him and his horse to fall. He was transported to Midland for an operation, which failed as brain blood clotted. Wagner, about 5–6 years with the Slater ranch, was buried in Llano, with friends in Odessa, Midland, and Llano sending floral tributes.
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Ector County
George Wagner
Slator Ranch
Odessa
Hurts
Old Dublin Place
Midland
Dublin
Wagner
Dublin Ranch
Hutt
Liano
Texas
Fount Armstrong
Hayden Barrow
Charlie Dublin
Paul Slater
Slater
Llano
Llano in Mourning for Young Man Loss
Llano researchers report the community mourning a young man lost this week. Local officials and peers express sorrow while honoring his memory and the impact he had on friends and family.
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Llano
Two Appointed On Boll Worm Commission
Governor Ferguson appointed Lee Beaty of Lockhart and W. Dr. Farris of Ennis to the Texas Pink Boll Worm Commission. Hearings begin Sept. 1 in Odessa, Seminole, and Marfa to study barrier counties and detail the pink boll worm situation. Presidio County is outside the quarantin e zone.
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R. E. Petross
Presidio County
Ferguson
A. BE. McDonald
State Department of Agriculture
Odessa
Good Rains Reported Over Big Section
Rains last weekend fed fall grass across a wide West Texas area. Northern Ector and Andrews Counties received one of the year's best rains while the southern region had only light showers. From Pyote to Kent, travelers noted fine rain, with Odessa getting light showers yet the north enjoying real benefits.
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Ector County
Texas
Andrews County
Kent
Odessa
Tudor resumes travel after Texas trip and golf visits
DD K Tudor returned Tuesday from a vacation spent in central Texas visiting friends in Dublin German Fort Worth and Dallas. He enjoyed several good golf games on excellent courses. Frank Seay of Toyah was a business visitor in Pecos Thursday.
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DD. K. Tudor
Texas
Dublin
German
Fort Worth
Dallas
Frank Seay
Toyah
Pecos
Unclear source fragment on love behavior
The line claims women in love act foolishly while a man in love does not merely act but behaves differently. No verifiable context or event is provided.
Wisconsin Library School Alumni Still in Active Service
Three quarters of all women trained at the Wisconsin Library School of the University of Wisconsin in the past twenty years remain in active library service.
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Wisconsin Library School
University of Wisconsin
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Uncle Sam
Uncle Shylock
Miss Gertrude Bell
Winkler
L. H. Thompson
First Baptist Church
Michigan Apartments
Call Justis Bros. Garage
Lee Bros
Vene
Free Street Parade
Mme. Amelita Galli Curci
Atlantic Ty
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Maye’s Cash Grocery
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