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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1938
Page
10
A Dallas report based on a National Consumers Tax Commission survey says Texas families pay about 4.29 dollars weekly in taxes. The study notes annual state, local, and national taxes drain over 308 million dollars from Texas households, with 63 percent hidden in higher prices eroding low income families' buying power.
Eleven year old Bobby Breen and six year old Irene Dare headline the film Breaking The Ice coming to the Grand Theatre on Saturday. Breen sings five new numbers in a story with kid and adult appeal, while Dare makes her film debut as the world’s youngest figure skater. Supporting stars include Charlie Ruggles and Dolores Costello among a cast of thirty two.
A lively outdoor comedy film described as a raucous movie. Jed Buell produced the picture for Columbia Pictures, highlighting its humorous, sunlit setting and studio involvement.
A German professor allegedly demonstrated the extraction of 99 percent pure helium from atmospheric air. The claim highlights a potential breakthrough in obtaining helium without traditional sources.
Jack Lloyd a 70 year old adventurer known as Burning Day light toured Pecos visiting the Enterprise and sharing a thousand clipping and radio letters. He plans to travel east toward Florida and possibly operate a paper and curiosity shop. Lloyd recalls wild west camps, the Klondike era, and his roles with Wild Bill Hickok Calamity Jane and Teddy Roosevelts Rough Riders.
Texas reports 4305 cancer deaths in the past year and urges early diagnosis and proper treatment. Dr George W. Cox, state health officer, warns against quacks and fake cures and emphasizes surgery and radium or X ray as the two valid treatments.
Regular stated meeting of Pecos Valley Lodge No. 736 AF and AM on the second Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Attendance requested and visitors welcome. W M J N Miller and Sec W W Rubien.
The Terror of Tiny Town, an all midget picture, will have a preview at the Tower Theatre Monahans Saturday night and run for two days Sunday and Monday. The all midget cast includes Billy Curtis and Leonne Moray. the production used miniature livestock to stay in character.
Ohio manufacturer with an eighteen year quality reputation seeks a well rated distributor. Tires come with lifetime warranty and monthly road hazard guarantee. Complete lines enable profitable meeting of competition. Address Enterprise Box No. R for details.
The article discusses posture and feminine decorum described with terms like tante slouch. It notes a shift to a more erect graceful carriage and links posture to health and self confidence amid popular opinion.
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