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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
4
A fragmentary notice highlights foreign ads represented by The American Press Association. The brief item signals ongoing advertising efforts and agency representation without detailing specific campaigns or clients.
The editor denies rumors that the Enterprise family will leave Pecos for greener fields. He explains the paper owns substantial idle printing material and may relocate nonessential office space while continuing publication. The plan includes keeping the paper running with policy unchanged and possibly building a new fireproof facility in Pecos.
The Pecos Valley State Bank is expected to reopen next week, possibly under a different name, as the industry faces widespread bank failures due to postwar readjustment. Stockholders and many others will suffer losses, but a stronger institution may emerge. The article notes national declines in asset values and debt burdens as the core cause.
A cautious note urges workers to keep a stiff upper lip and help with pull and push to readjust after hard times. The author expects earnings of ten to fifteen dollars a day to be saved for future needs, aiming for stability and financial reserve.
The Enterprise reports improving business this month after several stagnant months. The staff hopes the upturn lasts and aims for full collections, praying for sustained growth and stability.
The Enterprise press crew planned a full production and audience at the Lucey entertainment but a gas line burner failure caused two hours of downtime. The editor, unable to attend, shifts to producing heavy editorial material amid the delay.
The Enterprise endorses Lynch Davidson as the most formidable candidate in the Texas governor race. It lauds his sound business platform and argues his fortune-making acumen should translate to pulling the state from debt and restoring fiscal health. The paper backs Davidson for governor at the current stage.
Editorial notes that buyers value travel time over distance. It argues good roads and motor vehicles reduce time wasted on commutes, making time saved the key measure of a location's value, since schedules and convenience matter more than miles walked or driven.
Abilene Texas February 14 Dr George H Sandefer longtime physician and member of the State Board of Medical Examiners died at his home after months of illness He spent time in Dallas and Johns Hopkins hospital and later returned home Sarcoma of the lung and liver was listed as the cause Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Friday at the family home Dr Sandefer left a wife and three children He was born in Sharp county Arkansas fifty two years ago studied at Vanderbilt He served as physician for Strawn Coal Co for eleven years and as college physician at Simmons College for fourteen years He also served on the State Board of Medical Examiners and is survived by relatives including his brother Dr Jefferson Davis Sandefer president of Simmons College.
A Dallas official remains hospitalized sparking concern as officials report the leader, named in city documents, is ill and receiving care in a local hospital.
Mr and Mrs G C Parker entertained the Lion Tamers Bridge Club at their bungalow Friday night A four course dinner followed by bridge at three tables Mrs Marian Snow Hudson won high score among the ladies and Mr Chas A Young led the men The gathering included Judge J B Howard and several Roberson and Parker family members
We express our thanks to friends for thoughtful ness and help during the illness and death of our husband and father. R. C. Warn Mrs. R. C. Warn Dorothy Warn Heard Edward R. Warn Francis R. Warn. If it's worth selling, it's worth advertising.
Robert C. Wright, general traffic manager, explains the railroad’s shift from peddler freight trains to motor trucks where feasible. He notes trucks move faster and handle small packages more efficiently, and estimates the policy could extend about twenty five miles from large cities.
Midland District of Christian Endeavor schedules its spring convention in Pecos on March 14 15 16 with about one hundred delegates. Convention Chairman Miss Beulah Cole and Mr John Wilson lead committees including Miss Mary Magee as Secretary and Miss Annie Lou Cole as Treasurer. Pre convention rallies set for February 27 28 in Big Spring and Pecos led by Mrs E F Huppertz with regional groups invited to attend.
Mrs. G B Finley and Mrs William Garrick hosted the Forty Two club at Finley home for a valentine party. Officers elected were President Mrs S C Vaughan and secretary-treasurer Mrs A G Taggart. Four tables played the game Forty Two, with valentines on score cards, followed by a salad course and stuffed dates.
Monroe Slack receives a notice about a one day service on watch work at the post office location.
The Enterprise lists several individuals who have authorized the paper to announce their candidacy for offices preceding their names, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries in July.
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