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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1923
Page
4
The past week’s rain, though not enough to greatly improve conditions, raises hope for a better season for farmers and stockmen who may prosper and avoid early spring feeding. The writer condemns brute force to settle disputes as harmful and urges gentlemanly resolution.
County records show unprecedented delinquency in Reeves County with far fewer poll taxes paid and widespread tax defaults on personal and property levies. Officials acknowledge West Texas counties face a financial strain and urge economical living to cope with the revenue shortfall.
The Forest Service warns that available timber is inadequate for modern civilization and that the U S relies on Canada for a third of its paper. An embargo on pulp wood exports from Canadian crown lands may spread to all Dominion forests, risking raw material supply for American paper mills.
More than one third of the United States has been surveyed by the Bureau of Soils of the United States Department of Agriculture. About half this area has detailed surveys showing soil types while the remainder has reconnaissance maps. Some Western ranges remain mountainous deserts with no irrigation or grazing prospects.
Judge Howell Johnson in town from Fort Stockton says Troy well is a real producer, with oil likely along the Pecos River from Artesia to Troy. Citizens and oilmen believe oil exists and will be developed, and Talents will reveal its extent when the field expands. Flood control bill passes Senate authorizing $600,000 for watershed surveys over two years to aid reclamation and water power development.
A Texas Christian Advocate meditation urges embracing new starts as a path to better character. It cites Bible readings, birthdays, and New Year resolutions as catalysts for doing good, seeing beauty, and pursuing divine guidance. It warns against worldly mean living and notes self remake is only possible through divine power.
A discussion argues fewer lawyers in lawmaking could yield clearer laws and better governance. The piece critiques lawyers’ dominance in legislatures, noting the need for experienced business and farming voices, while referencing Texas debates and a 1930s engineer survey initiative under the State Democratic platform.
A Tottenham magistrate asked who is Mary Pickford in court revealing judges’ unfamiliarity with common facts. Sir Wallace questioned the ace of spades prompting a card to be entered as evidence. Judge Wills, now dead, reputedly never used a telephone or subway and never borrowed money or run in debt.
Advert appears to promote Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine for a fast cold cure mentioning signature on each box. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or individuals beyond the product name and branding.
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