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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1923
Page
4
Several West Texas towns unite as they build breastworks to defend their region. The effort signals a strong local resolve as preparations for a potentially pitched clash intensify across the area.
The First Methodist Church South of Wichita Falls will build a Sunday School room at a cost of 150000 dollars. The project aims to deepen congregants biblical knowledge and instruction.
A 90 year old man in Walla Walla Washington prison faces threats against his 78 year old son in law. Report notes his grandson, over fifty, intervened as the elderly man remains inclined to fight and threaten. The piece comments on his upbringing and behavior.
The New Mexico senate appointed a special committee to confer with the governor and state engineer and interested persons to act on a bill to appoint a Water commissioner to meet a Texas official. They aim to negotiate a treaty dividing Pecos river waters to avoid lengthy litigation and permit earlier appropriation by both states.
The Salt Seller emphasizes advertising as vital to success. Good advertising, honesty, politeness, neatness, and promptness build reputation and public impression. Track customer needs, advertise daily, and use all forms of communication to promote the trade.
A 15 year old boy injured when a wooden awning collapsed during a Dallas preparedness parade. His guardians sued the city and building owners, but after six years the district court ruled neither party responsible for the accident.
A Dallas County advocate denounces delays in litigation and costly practices that favor wealthier litigants. He urges sweeping reforms, including new district courts, tighter rules, and faster, cheaper justice, noting the English system as a model. The reflection links to Farm and Ranch and parish notices, urging participation in upcoming services and Genesis studies.
The Baptist church quarterly reports show progress in all areas despite weather. Regular services will be held Sunday and the public is invited to attend.
Regular services are announced for next Sunday with a morning sermon on The Plight of the Conscienceless Professor based on Matthew 16 14 and Mark 8 11 13 and an evening sermon on personal independence titled Simons Says Thumbs Up or The Spider in the Cup of the First King of Israel. Pastor L L Thurston invites all to attend.
Regular services at the Presbyterian Church will be held as usual. The morning sermon centers on The Opening of the Seven, outlining its spiritual significance and inviting parishioners to reflect on its meaning.
The Woman's Missionary Society gathers Tuesday February 20 at 3 30 P M for a study session led by Mrs Emma Boles with songs Bible lesson Jesus the Lamb of God John 1 19 37 and talks by Mrs L L Thurston Mrs W W Runnels Mrs Waugh Mrs Thos Ashe and Mrs Ben Randele The Ladies of the Methodist Church announce an apron and bonnet sale at City Pharmacy Saturday March 3 at ten o'clock.
A quirky pair of signs surfaces: a laundry ad warning Dont kill your wife and promising to do the dirty work and a restaurant sign urging not to divorce over cooking, suggesting diners should eat there to keep a wife as a pet.
A quip playing on age and fate contrasts a young man and an old man with a worm. The punchline shifts to chickens that collect them all, delivering a light rural humor moment.
A humorous domestic exchange reveals a husband quitting smoking after leaving Christmas cigars on the dresser, prompting the wife to ask how it happened. The tale hinges on a simple, quirky reform sparked by a holiday gift.
Miss Connie Martin spent the fore part of the week in Pecos demonstrating The Swan's Down products at Pecos Mercantile and Leader Grocery Company stores. She served cake and muffins while praising the mix's ease and the dough's right consistency. All Pecos groceries will carry the products.
A child urges a trip to a play store while a tired mother consents to quiet play. The ad notes low tire and tube prices by Marshall H. Pier, warning prices are rising and urging quick purchase for those needing items.
A statement from Pecos Drug Co owner D. W. Bozeman reports their drug store burned Sunday night, destroying building merchandise and fixtures. Insurance partial, but trust in community remains. they will rebuild bigger and reopen at the earliest possible date.
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