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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1923
Page
2
Petroleum economist Joseph E. Pogue warns the 1923 oil market may see a long demand run, with uncertain activity and potential new big pools flooding markets. He notes U S output about 1 65 million bpd while imports from Mexico total 250 thousand bpd, creating a small surplus amid rising consumption.
In 1922 the United States shipped 5,404,662 pairs of leather boots and shoes abroad split among men 1,878,259 pairs women 2,280,065 pairs and children 1,246,338. Cuba Canada the United Kingdom Mexico and Jamaica were major markets with trade rising in 1922 except for Mexico. Slipper exports more than doubled from 1921 reaching 128,271 pairs led by Cuba Canada and Mexico. Leather belting exports totaled 1,091,908 pounds valued at 1,638,431 dollars with December shipments of 114,836 pounds led by China Cuba England the Philippines and others.
The Oil Gazette notes a $1,000,000 government land sale in the Osage district, where undeveloped territory attracts bids from big firms. The article argues such investments aim at huge dividends for stockholders, reflecting a broader pattern of risky yet lucrative oil exploration worldwide.
A promotion focused piece argues that specialized business training raises salary prospects and job security. It cites rising salaries, a growing demand for commercial trained office help, and a fast three to five month course at a large business school with Byrne System training.
A humorous verse travels from Nantucket to Pawtucket Manhasset and beyond. A man hides cash in a bucket while his daughter Nan elopes with a man, and the bucket remains the running joke across cities. The couple keeps moving.
A compact quip laden meditation on desire and fidelity. The speaker lampoons seduction and female fickleness, pairing biblical allusion with urban whimsy as a onearmed man seeks twin sisters and springtime urges. Repetition of Shelah echoes a mock nickname.
A Pecos Enterprise promotion offers a full year of oil field readings through its newspaper at a price of two dollars. The deal invites readers to send the subscription to a friend.
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