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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1932
Page
2
A fragmented notice lists publication history for the Che Pecos Enterprise and Gusher, credits editor Jack Hawkins and manager Barney Hubbs, notes consolidation in 1925, and dates the paper as a second class matter with a Wednesday copy deadline and a 2.00 subscription rate.
The piece outlines Texas and federal liquor laws under the 18th Amendment. It notes Congress may redefine intoxicating liquor, but Texas bans all liquor capable of intoxication under its own amendment. Beer advocates must win two thirds in legislature and a majority in a statewide vote to repeal, while state law remains in force regardless of federal action.
The piece argues the United States loses vast lives and resources yearly to a hidden fire bill. It likens ongoing waste to a catastrophic blaze, noting discarded homes factories and farms alike, with tax burdens rising as government costs persist.
Ward county vets state highway work near the Bankhead highway east of Monaco as local men are drawn into the project. The program aims to ease unemployment by directing workers to the road construction effort and related employment opportunities.
The plan calls for slow cooling of molten glass for the observatory lens over six months and delicate grinding by fractions of degrees. UT Austin would spend about $10,000 annually on maintenance with Chicago adding $6,000. total project cost excludes power, housing, and highway needs. Building atop the mountain will take longer than grinding, with fluttering operations lasting a year and a half.
The Texas Mattress Co announces new location at Miller Tourist Camp. For better materials work and prices call us. Phone 122 15-4¢.
Wanted to rent a moderate furnished 4 or 5 room house. Contact J.P. Cole Balmorden Texas via Messenger Crockett Hotel. Bird stock prices listed: Toms six dollars hens four dollars.
UT plans a seven foot diameter telescope at a Davis Mountains peak in West Texas to serve as the state’s first observatory. Dr Otto Struve of Yerkes will lead site tests with a 5000 foot plus elevation, the McDonald bid tops near 378000 dollars while total plant funding nears 1 million.
W. J. Adams suffered heart stoppage after meals due to excessive gas. Adlerika relieved his gas, allowing him to eat anything without discomfort. The report notes the treatment restored his well being.
Mro and Mrs Lois Reeves were visitors to Mentone, friends from Pecos, on Sunday.
Practical tips to revive Thanksgiving leftovers with cold turkey platters, stuffing slices, lettuce cups, cranberry cream cheese dessert, au gratin vegetables, turkey sandwiches, and soup stock. Includes bread, cheese sauce, and rolled meat dishes, plus mailing address for the bureau’s recipe book offer.
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