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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1924
Page
7
The piece argues tax reform should reduce burdens on ordinary people while freeing capital for business, noting partisan deadlock has hindered progress. It references Mellon plan surtax cuts and calls for releasing hoarded funds to spur development, contrasting Democratic aims with relief for small earners.
J S Hays of Coleman near Waldrip reports lambs in his Colorado river ranch offspring of a cross between a billy goat sire and Merino ewe dams. The six week old lambs show sheep wool on necks with goat body hair and sheep like heads while stamina and build resemble goats. Local response notes possible separation may require drastic measures.
H Y Benedict UT Austin dean announces fall term honor roll for College of Arts and Sciences. The top one tenth are recognized for scholastic excellence with placement across five ranking groups. Jewel B Cowan of Pecos earns magna cum laude status.
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce receives 879 requests for information on West Texas including land purchases and immigration inquiries. It is lauded for accelerating regional development, irrigation projects, and uniting communities while promoting statewide progress.
Notice states Pecos River Railroad Company will convene its annual stockholders meeting at the General Office in Pecos Texas on Wednesday March 5 1924 at 12 00 noon to select a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and to consider other business. The directors meeting will follow immediately after the stockholders meeting at the same location. J N Freeman assistant secretary.
A suitor claims the daughter promised to wed. The father dismisses him, warning him about lingering around the house and implying consequences.
Agnes V. Young and V. Van Gieson thank friends who offered sympathy, flowers, and support during illness and the loss of a loved one. They express gratitude for visits from distant cities and for shelter and comfort during the journey to Big Spring. May heavenly Father guard your days and good friends attend you.
A Reeves County District Court resolution memorializes Ben Palmer as a respected co worker and successful attorney. The document, signed by Judge Chas Gibbs and others, records his life of service and stands as a final court minutes entry. An inserted promotional piece extols modern technology and shorthand systems.
The notice extols Tyler Commercial College Texas as offering modern time saving systems for accounting stenography and business training with rapid graduation and job initiation. It invites a free catalogue and highlights a national reputation and large enrollment while urging bids for county depository services with bond and liquidated damages provisions.
An advertisement promotes LAX-FOS WITH PEPSIN as a laxative for habitual constipation. It claims relief within 14 to 21 days with regular use to induce regular action. The product is described as pleasant to take and priced at 60c per bottle.
Reeves County Commissioners Court to hold a special term in Pecos on March 3 1924 to receive proposals from banks associations or individuals to act as county depository through the February term. Also notices a trustee sale and sheriff sale for land and real estate in Reeves County with details of liens and terms of sale.
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