Cozy Nook Decor Becomes Main Home Style
The Kansas City Star notes cozy nooks grow in popularity as homes add comfort features. Fireplaces anchor living rooms, while armchair groupings and a grand wing chair create intimate seating, aided by lamps and shaded lights for a warm reading nook. The article also mentions Lincolnshire coast reclamation after the Norman conquest with 830000 acres recovered and 9106 acres gained from erosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
Lincolnshire
Birds Killed by Cars on English Highways
Correspondents of a British motorcar journal report many birds killed by motorists. One driver notes daily front wheel collisions with birds large and small. another recounts three birds killed between 7 and 9 in the morning. The Yorksh ire Post editor adds seasonal factors and the need for wildlife to adapt to fast traffic, comparing trains once Juggernauts now less dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
The
Yorkshire Post
England's Area Increasing by Sea Defense and Reclamation
A historic coast story notes continual erosion and coastal change around England. A project near the Wash aims to reclaim 500 acres once reached by the sea, a region tied to King John's famed sand journey. The sea has been beaten back since Roman times, reshaping Wisbech and nearby lands.
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Wingland
John
Wisbech
Great Writer's Home Abbotsford origins and fate
The article outlines Sir Walter Scott's Abbotsford on the Tweed named from abbots of Melrose crossing the river. Begun 1817 and finished 1824 it housed the writer, who faced publisher failure with about $600,000 owed yet earned nearly $400,000 for creditors in five years by long writing days. Scott died there in 1832.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbotsford
Walter Scott
Tweed
Abbots of
Scott
Kansas City
The Boucaniers and Their Seafaring Rivalry
The buccaneers were joint English Dutch and French adventurers opposing Spain in the Caribbean during the 17th century. Originating as French boucaniers hunting cattle on Hispaniola they kept meat in boucans before turning to piracy and raiding Spanish vessels and settlements until around 1700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Caribbean Sea
New Gallows and Drop Pit at County Prison
The governor inspected a newly built gallows and drop pit at the county prison. He asked the head jailer about any issues in carrying out death sentences. The jailer replied there had been no complaints and no trouble expediting sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
English tourist told to shoot in Scottish field
An English tourist staying at a Scottish farmhouse is urged by his landlord to shoot. While walking with his gun, he encounters a schoolboy who looks and points toward a distant threat, shouting that the skalemaister is coming over the hill.
Readers urged to submit school news for next issue
Our linotype misbehaved this week delaying the School News section. Readers are invited to submit items they think should appear in the paper, with blame placed on the equipment.
Texas Exes Pecos Banquet Canceled This Year
The Texas Exes of Pecos cancel their annual banquet scheduled for March 2 due to widespread illness and many members being out of town. The event will not be held at all this year.
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Pecos
Pre-Lenton Bridge Social Hosts Entertain Friends
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bell hosted a small bridge party Tuesday evening with two tables of play. Guests included Messrs and Mesdames Ww. W. Dean, J. A. Crane, M. W. Collie and the host and hostess, followed by light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bell
Bridge
W. Dean
J. A. Crane
M. W. Collie
Everything in its place
Automo biles for those who can afford them flivvers for others to those who remain comes the consoling news that there is no more healthful exercise for the human body than walking especially when the walks are long and rapid.
Parents duty to support teachers emphasized in education note
A brief editorial urges parents to remember that educating children is primarily their responsibility and that state schools aid them. It stresses loyalty to teachers and cautions against speaking ill of a child’s teacher.
Pecos Merchants Appreciate Your Mail Order Patience
The catalogue often flatters mail order goods, while arrival quality may disappoint after carriage charges. Support Pecos merchants who offer similar prices and better service locally.
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Pecos
State Board Defines Health Week Activities Across the State
The State Board of Health announces a week long Clean-up and Health Promotion Week starting April 5 with church and civic observances. Days cover Health Appraisal Clean-up Insect and Rodent Control Child Welfare and Birth Registration Disease Prevention Pure Food. Health officials urge local cooperation and mail campaign outlines to city leaders. A report shows 4608 influenza cases for the week ending Feb 7 1925 with other diseases listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Austin
H. O. Sapp‘neton
Surgeon General of
United States
Home Makers Club entertains with talks and music
The Home Makers Club hosted a program led by Mrs. Lewis Roberson. Miss Ablard county health nurse spoke on her work. A parliamentary quiz, readings on Lincoln Washington, a piano solo, and poems followed with refreshments for many members including Marvin Cowan and Mrs. Archie Ross.
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Home Makers
Lewis Roberson
Marvin Cowan
Ablard
B. H. Palmer
Lincoln
Washington
Reed Haxlan
Life
Chas. Young
Earl Beasterbrook
W. E. Reeder
Edgar Guest
Archie Ross
Lucy Burnet
DePew
Wisconsin
Earl Easterbrook
Reed Harlan
No lasting success without great effort says leader
A speaker emphasizes that youth must learn success comes only through hard work and that shortcuts do not yield lasting results, warning against four flushing and false promises.
Goodnight Ranch Changes Hands in West Texas
J I Staley of Wichita Falls purchased the 12 000 acre Goodnight ranch near Clarendon in Donley County on January 20. The property features a herd of 500 Poll cattle 175 buffalo 10 elk and 8 deer. Charles Goodnight venerable cattleman of the state will remain on site to assist in management.
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West Texas
J. I. Staley
Wichita Falls
Charles Goodnight
Clarendon
Donley County
Mr. Goodnight
Oil prospects in Reeves county spark optimism for large Texas field
A contiguous 10 000 acre tract in Reeves and Culberson counties draws attention from Hamilton E Anderson of Wichita Kansas and other oil capitalists. Core tests show satisfactory results while operators from Powell Wortham and other Texas fields scout Reeves. Drilling on the Wheat well continues with depth around 400 feet as optimism grows for a major future development in the region.
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Norther Reeves
Culberson
Hamilton E. Anderson
Wichita
Kansas
Powell Wortham
Texas
Reeves County
Stock Fed Roast Phone No. 5 for Market Roast
A brief stock market item notes a batch labeled Phone No. 5 intended for a market roast. The entry mentions a strict feed policy and a specific roast grade, highlighting a niche product listing and its market reception.
Baptist Circles Meet In Mission Study Class
The South Circle of the ladies aid society met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. J. M. Garner hosting. Mrs. V. H. Justis led the lesson "The Lure of Africa" as Mesdames E. I. Cellings F. Joplin Will Cowan W. H. Justis J. M. Garner and Miss Edna Harris attended.
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South
The
Ladies Aid Society
J. M. Garner
Africa
V. H. Justis
Mesdames E. I. Cellings
F. Joplin
Will Cowan
W. H. Justis
Edna Harris
Keith-Meredith Circle Hosts Hostess and Officer Change
The Keith-Meredith Circle spent an afternoon with hostess Mrs. R M Stevenson. Devo service led by Mrs B A Toliver and mission study by Rev J M Garner. Toliver resigns as chairman. Pat Fulgim elected in her place. Refreshments served to members including Toliver and hostess along with listed attendees.
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Keith-Meredith
R. M. Stevenson
B. A. Toliver
J. M. Garner
Archie Ross
John Baker
G. C. Parker
Dan Bowie
Herbert Holloway
Tobe DeRacy
R. E. Booker
Mabel Beauchamp
Kenneth Slack
Bro
Garner
East Circle Meeting For Buckner’s Orphans Home
The East Circle met with Mesdames R. W. Thompson and J. B. Wright. Scripture was read by Mrs. Gid Bowden and prayer led by Mrs. Sid Cowan. Members sewed for Buckner’s Orphans Home in Dallas and enjoyed jam cake and hot coffee. Attendees included Mesdames M. T. Budaley, J. S. Watson, Gid Rowden, J. B. Prewit, Phil Payne, J. B. Hudson, Sid Cowan, Burket Richardson, R. G. Middleton, R. S. Johnson, L. H. O’Neil and the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Thompson
J. B. Wright
Gid Bowden
Sid Cowan
Buckner’s
Dallas
M. T. Budaley
J. S. Watson
Gid Rowden
J. B. Prewit
Phil Payne
J. B. Hudson
Burket Richardson
R. G. Middleton
R. S. Johnson
L. H. O’neil
Silver Tea and Missionary Social
Members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church held a social afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ruhlen. Hostesses were Mesdames Ruhlen, Hendricks, Love, Boatright and Hibdon. They sewed for the Virginia K. Johnson Home in Dallas and heard a talk on missionary work by Mrs. Oscar Bushhol. A salad course was served to a large gathering.
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Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
W. W. Ruhlen
Beng Mesdames Ruhlen
W. A. Hendricks
J. G. Love Mary Boatright
John Hibdon
Virginia K. Johnson
Dallas
Oscar Bushhol
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Rover
Fabens
Enterprise Office
W. W. Dean
I. E. Smith
State Board OF Health Weekly Newsletter
Home Makers’ Club
Baptist Circles
Silver Tea and Missionary Social
Pecos Drug CO
Rexall
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