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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1922
Page
4
Opinion argues the United States heavily financed Europe during and after World War I, financing Germany with billions and supporting Dutch and German industries. The author calls for strict accountability and insists Europe must repay debts to the last farthing, warning against debt repudiation.
The discovery that wood pulp is no longer necessary in paper manufacture offers relief to publishers hurt by rising wrapping paper prices. Florida saw grass is used to produce newsprint at a Leesburg mill, enabling paper from an annual crop and reducing dependence on pulp wood, easing costs and ending ongoing exploitation despite prior government inaction.
Judge E R Bryan and Attorney J M Caldwell attend Grand Lodge in Waco this week. A telegram from Caldwell says Bryan elected Grand Junior Warden signaling path toward Grand Master, with Bryan among Midland’s two 33rd degree Masons alongside Dr W K Curtis.
The Midland Reporter notes the town’s strong 32nd degree Masonic presence and praises Judge E. R. Bryan for his wide respect. The Midland Shrine Club thrives as a high Masonry institution with members rejoicing at a distinguished honor to one of their own.
Local residents report improved mood and confidence for a prosperous year ahead. Oil field optimism grows as new operators visit Pecos and drilling activity is expected to rise after the new year with funding ready to push projects to completion. Merchants also report strong fall business, signaling broad town prosperity.
Secretary Gray of the Pecos Valley Water User's Association of Texas visited Pecos and expressed optimism about securing the Red Bluff reservoir. He said the project will greatly benefit Pecos Valley residents, lasting across generations and improving the region beyond any oil field. He urged locals to join in the effort and claim what is rightfully theirs.
An editorial urges workers to weigh the true cost of their conduct to their boss. It argues the employer and employee are inseparably bound and that wasted time, carelessness, and lost business can exceed the employee’s salary, harming both sides. It stresses personal responsibility to prevent losses and protect overall business health.
The passage argues that workers must value the business highly and avoid neglect. It warns neglect can cost an employer existing profits and potential gains, using a $10,000 example to show missed opportunities. It concludes that true harmony comes when labor prioritizes the final outcomes alongside initial profits, merging labor capital and vision.
The notice urges residents to buy useful durable gifts this Christmas, noting scarce appetite for temporary items. Stores boast strong staple inventories and early selection is advised to beat the cream of stock. Read this week's Enterprise ads and visit bidding merchants who fuel the town’s economy.
The town notes the transfer of Judge J. E. Starley from Pecos to Dallas as a loss to the community. He is praised as a top irrigation lawyer and a longtime mayor whose city-building efforts benefited Pecos. The Enterprise expresses regret at his departure and wishes him prosperity in his new home.
A balmy summer day finds a maiden kneeling beside a brook, gazing into the water. After sighing and thinking she dives in and vigorously washes her neck, the scene captures a quiet, reflective moment by the hillside stream.
At the prison gates a dialogue frames Spark an electrician prisoner sentenced for assault and battery. The warden orders a dry cell for him as he processes in.
A brief exchange includes a suggestion to wear a hat as a lighthearted prompt. The fragment hints at social norms and casual conversation in a public setting.
Ole comments on his new fleece-lined underwear with a sheepish remark, noting the soft lining and unusual comfort. The line blends humor with a playful confession about his apparel choice.
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