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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1924
Page
7
The First National Bank of St Louis reports 1923 auto output surpassed all prior years with December production near November levels and a total vehicle count of 4 012 847 for 1923. Passenger cars hit 275 268 in December with May a peak at 350 409. Company totals compare to 2 584 737 in 1922 and 1 682 364 in 1921.
In Lieutenant General John B Hood s 1879 memoir a Texas brigade s sleep disrupted by a barrel and a frightened gray mare inspired the song The Old Gray Mare The tale recalls a dawn escape at Bull Run and a humorous memory that birthed a popular tune.
Dr. William T. Ellis, a traveler and writer, declared in Swarthmore that Woodrow Wilson probably attained wider fame than any other mortal. He argued Wilson's name is known far beyond civilized lands, with Wilson principles shaping governments from New Turkey to Egypt and influencing people from Bedouins to Balkan villagers.
Charles H Levermore of Brooklyn New York secretary of the New York Peace Society and former Adelphi College president wins the Bok Peace prize. He receives a $60,000 check at announcement and will get the remaining $50,000 if his plan is approved by the national referendum now in progress.
Notice announces Pecos River Railroad annual stockholders meeting at the General Office Pecos Texas March 5 1924 noon to select a Board of Directors and conduct other business A directors meeting will follow immediately after the stockholders meeting J N Freeman Assistant Secretary Also Reeves County Commissioners Court to receive proposals March 3 1924 in Peans Texas for depository of county funds until February term
A historical ad notes that colds cause grip and influenza and promotes Bromo Quinine tablets as a remedy while claiming the tablets remove the quinine from the body. The notice emphasizes the marketing of over the counter relief and cautions about dosage.
An advertising note claims the Symphonic Laxative LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN relieves habitual constipation promptly and establishes regular action with 14 to 21 days of use. It emphasizes stimulation and regulation and notes a price of 60 cents per Dottie.
Court notice calls for sealed bids from banks or bankers by February 12 1925 to serve as county depository. Bids must state interest rate for funds from bid date to next term and include a certified check equal to at least one half of one percent of 1923 county revenue as good faith. Bond must be entered if bid is accepted, else the check is liquidated damages. Rights reserved to reject any bids. JAS F ROSS County Judge. 26 41 February 7 1924.
Public sale notices issued in Reeves County Texas announce a trustee sale on land described as 50 acres in Section 16, Block 4 H G N RR Co survey, Pecos, to satisfy note of 17467.25 from 1918 with W D Hudson security. The sale follows substitution of trustee J A Drane and is set for March 4 1924 at Pecos courthouse. Also sheriff sale of W D Cowan estate land in Reeves County scheduled March 4 1924 at the courthouse after an order of sale in case 2355.
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