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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1923
Page
1
Toyah Texas letter from John Hibdon editor details Willoughby Pet Co plans to resume drilling Willoughby No 1 well after delays. Letter cites five fishing jobs two water sands and a broken driller arm. Promises weekly progress updates and renewed financing to restore shareholder confidence.
Midland Reporter notes the sudden closure of Midland National Bank amid speculation and uncertainty. Depositors face temporary losses while officials, directors, and bank examiners work toward reopening under new management and reorganization with promises of limited disruption to deposits.
The Texas Agricultural Experiment Station issues an exhaustive bulletin titled An Economic Study of a Typical Ranching Area on the Edwards Plateau of Texas. It notes 58 percent of U S land as grazing land, 73.4 percent of Texas in grazing, and forecasts grazing will exceed crop farming. Dr. Youngblood and Dr. Cox lead the project with 423 pages and 73 illustrations.
Pecos County officials led by Judge R D Blaydes trimmed annual salaries by amounts across the court, sheriff, clerks, jail guard, county attorney, sheep inspector, health officer and more to save about 3500 yearly. Additional measures adjusted commissions and bond handling with bank depositories set for school funds and other county funds.
Prof Norman and Rialto Theatre managers sign with White Myers Lyceum Agency for six Pecos performances after school closes. Acts include The New York Players Theresa Shehan Concert Company Kellum Duo Frank Church Irene Bewley and more.
Rainfall across West Texas brings lush ground and heavy rains. Old settlers and stockmen report the season promises ample weeds and early grass, enabling stock fattening and feed relief. Farmers expect plowing and less irrigation as moisture sustains crops, signaling renewed regional prosperity.
Midland attorneys asked that Judge Vienry Russell be made district judge for a week to substitute for the indisposed Judge Charles Gibbs. Russell presided over several important cases including two murder prosecutions and a major civil matter, a testament to his recognized ability amid a field of capable lawyers. Walker the tailor announced his move to the Western Union Telegraph office, noting better quarters and a strong business outlook despite hard times.
The Culberson County oil region reports promising activity as the Bell well nears 4000 feet. Diamonds core test by David Flood on section 42 block 54 with Sullivan Machine Co. of Chicago proceeds, while nearby Tatum and Wesner wells await casing and show oil sand indications.
William Kerr of Pecos State University has been named one of 15 selected from 100 candidates for the basketball team this year. He has also signed for membership in Phi Kappa Psi. Frances Hubbard pledges to Phi Mu Sorority. Membership is honorary and reserved for students of high standing in the upper classes.
In Austin the Texas House voted unanimously to pass a bill establishing that rates for legal notices published in newspapers shall match the lowest commercial rate per space. Publishers must file these rates with the Board of Control. existing law set a fixed square rate independent of circulation.
Glen Elder Kansas Sentinel notes a series of small errors in the previous issue and reader submissions. The item recounts mismatched mail, wrong quantities, a late train, a favorable ten cent error, meat concerns, a missing jitney for repair, and a fixed spark plug.
Heavy rains exposed numerous roof leaks across Pecos and village roofs. Local carpenters are pressed to waterproof structures and repair water ingress quickly.
D W Griffiths Birth of a Nation adapted from Thomas D ixon story The Clansman returns as a grand road show with reduced orchestra and no electric sound in Pecos for three days March 5 6 7 Limited reserve seats 75 cents general 50 cents Reservations now available
The Christian Endeavor district convention will meet in Barstow on March 2 3 and 4. Members are urged to attend and bring friends. Banners will reward societies with the largest attendance and registration and the farthest delegation. Meet at the Christian church at six p m. Cars will be arranged from there. Registration is fifty cents.
Mrs. QO. J. Bryan and her young daughter Josephine departed Monday night for Atlanta because Mrs. Bryan's mother is seriously ill.
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