West Texas Chamber of Commerce District Convention Program
The January 22 1924 convention at First Baptist Church Colorado Texas outlines morning and afternoon sessions with speakers on West Texas progress cotton mills animal health and dairying. Prizes for egg and poultry exhibits are listed by the Exhibit Bureau of the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas Chamber of Commerce District Convention
Colorado
Texas
First Baptist Church
P. C. Coleman
M. C. Bishop
Porter A. Whaley
West Texas
R. W. Haynie
Abilene
Cotton
R. Copeland
Fort Worth
Pullman Cafe
Homer D. Wade
Harve Allen
B. M. Whitaker
Col
C. C. French
The
Fort Worth Stockyards Co
D. F. Luckey
State Livestock Sanitary Commission
W. Ridgway
Mistletoe Creameries
J. R. Masterson
A. & M. College
Stamford
Mexico
Cuba
Panama
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Amusing tale doubts about reclamation plans among Idahoans
A Idaho newspaper reprint shares a fable about a man who dies and visits hell with a 30 day option to visit heaven. An imp guides him through a pleasant, temperate hell, revealing the place has become comfortable since the action of the irrigation agency.
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Idaho
Heaven
St. Peter
Hell
G. m
Idaho State Journal
Pocatello, Idaho
Anthony and Wilson Erecting Rent House on Corner Lot
H. F. Anthony and J. C. Wilson are building a residence on the corner lot east of the D. W. Bozeman residence. A portion of the framework is up and the house will be for rent.
National Bank of Carlsbad Closes Doors
Carlsbad NM January 2 1924 the National Bank of Carlsbad closed after a board meeting resolved to shut and notify bank examiner Henry T Brewer. Heavy deposits and loan losses especially to cattlemen plus cotton money failed to sustain the bank. Gilbar C Hedrich from Dallas is in charge reviewing the books.
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Carlsbad
N. M
National Bank of
Livingston
National Bank
Gilbar C. Hedrich
Dallas
Texas
Sheriff Moseley Receives Gold Christmas Badge
Sheriff Tom Moseley displays a solid gold Christmas badge gifted by friends. The inscription on the reverse reads Presented to W. T. Moseley, Sheriff, by His Friends, Christmas, 1923. He vows to redouble his efforts and seeks re election in Kleberg County.
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Tom Moseley
W. T. Moseley
Tom
Kleberg County
Kingsville
Draughon's College Buys National Institution in City
Draughon's Business College will operate at 80714 Tenth Street in the former National Business College building after purchasing the National Institution. J. D. Miracle of Abilene says the two schools will merge and M. B. Whatley will lead the combined operation. The merger creates one of the state’s largest schools.
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Draughon’s Business College
National Draughon’s
Business College
Tenth Street
National Business College
J. D. Miracle
Draughon’s
Abilene
M. B. Whatley
Draughon’s College
O Wednes
New Books at the Pecos Carnegie Library
The Pecos Carnegie Library lists new titles including Never the Twain Shall Meet by Kyne Sir John Dering Farnel Croatan Johnson Michael's Evil Deeds Oppenheim The Gaspards of Pine Croft Conn or Merwin Silk My Garden of Memory Wiggen Short Stories Stevenson The Hope of Happiness Nicholson Silver Moon Abbott Bread Norris The Slummox Hurst Cross Sections Street Rita Coventry Street Jeeves Wodehouse Butterfly Norris A Guide to the Greedy Oh Doctor Wilson As Laugh a Day Keeps the Doctor Away Cobb Of Clear Intent Rowland Blood and Sand Ibanez
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Pecos Carnegie Library
Kyne
John Dering
Farnel
Croatan
Johnson
Michael
Oppenheim
Pine Croft
Connor
Silk
Merwin
Wiggen
Stevenson
Nicholson
Abbott
Bread
Norris
Hurst
Street
Rita Coventry
Jeeves
Wodehouse
Doctor
Wilson
Cobb
Rowland
Ibanez
Kingston's Royal Party Tonight At West Texas Ranch
Mr and Mrs W L Kingston invite Pecos citizens to a all night celebration at their Balmorhea ranch in Davis mountains honoring their son Duncan and his bride. Festivities include a fatted calf barbecue dancing and abundant provisions as friends from West Texas arrive for the memorable entertainment event.
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Old Sol
West
Texas
Kingston
Par Ent-Teacher Association Meets At High School
The January meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association convened in the High School auditorium with president Mrs. John Hibdon presiding. Junior Class won the one fourth holiday award as representatives spoke on mothers' roles in education and music in a program featuring Mrs. Lillian Butler, Mrs. C. B. Jordan and Mrs. S. C. Vaughan. A business session followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teacher Association
John Hibdon
Mothers’ Congress
Lillian Butler
C. B. Jordan
S. C. Vaughan
Marvin Cowan
Texas Silver Output in 1923 Led by Presidio Mine
The Department of the Interior reports Texas metal mines produced about 800000 fine ounces of silver in 1923. The Presidio mine at Shafter operated steadily since 1884 and was the largest producer with lead and silver ores shipped from the Sierra area.
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Texas
Department of the Interior
C. W. Henderson
Geological Survey
Presidio
Shafter
Sierry
Hudspeth Proposes Pecos Post Office Building Bill
Texan Rep Claud B Hudspeth pushes H R 4545 to authorize a public post office building in Pecos Reeves County Texas with federal court room and vaults. The bill would authorize Treasury to erect the facility on a Treasury chosen site not to exceed 50000 dollars.
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Claud B. Hudspeth
Texas
Congress
Pecos
House
Reeves County
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Post Office
First State Bank Roswell Closes Amid Credit Pressures
Roswell bank failed to open and was placed in the hands of the state bank examiner. Last report shows deposits at 641,841.55 with loans 672,944.82, cash 75,836.51 and capital stock 100,000.60. Loss and bond cancellations cited as immediate cause with negotiations to pay creditors in full ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First State Bank and Trust CO
Roswell
State Bank
First State Bank and Trust Company
Roswell News
Correction of Miss Virginia Bozeman Reading Credits
A correction notes that Miss Virginia Bozeman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Bozeman, delivered the readings at the Home Makers' Club New Year’s reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cavett, not Miss Virginia Runnels. The Enterprise apologizes for the error and will correct future references.
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Virginia Runnels
Home Makers’ Club
Frank Cavett
Virginia Bozeman
D. W. Bozeman
Pecos High Cagers Open Season With Win Over Toyah
Pecos defeated Toyah 22 to 2 in the season opener on the cement court. The Pecos five, fresh from practice, dominated a Toyah squad that dressed in new suits and showed pep. Weather wind hindered several plays, but Pecos’ strong play and early form suggest a strong campaign ahead.
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Toyah
Pecos High Cagers
Pecos Five
Toyah Five
Pecos
Marfa
Tiliman Durdin
Ruling on Poll Tax Payments in Texas
Austin officials report an Assistant Attorney General opinion that a person who did not pay the 1922 poll tax cannot vote in any election before February 1, 1924, even if the 1923 tax is paid. A 1923 payment allows voting from February 1, 1924, to February 1, 1925, regardless of payment time.
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Austin
Texas
W. W. Caves
R. E. Bertram
Hopkins County
Texas Solons Hold Important Posts On Seven Committees
Texas legislators in the 68th Congress occupy top minority posts on seven standing committees with Garner leading Ways and Means. Others named include Hudspeth, Blanton, and Connally among several more, detailing assignments across agriculture, banking, foreign affairs, industry, and judiciary. The piece also notes the question where they got it amid a sci fiction like star story from readers.
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Texas
Washington
Buchanan
Appropriations
Mansfield
Hudspeth
el Paso
Blanton
Abilene
Department of Labor
District of Columbia
Garner
Uvalde
Ways and Means
Williams
Post Office Department
Lanham of
Fort Worth
Jones
Box
Connally
Marlin
Lanham
Rayburn
Bonham
Sumners
Dallas
Johnson
Corsicana
Merant Marine and Fisheries
Bri
Galveston
Omrett
Houston
Landers of the Third
Sions
Johnson of
Jim Prewit
O. T. Norwood
Mr. Norwood
Moe
Sud
Bell Well Casing Work Delayed, Resumes Soon
Work at Bell Well resumes after delayed casing operation. Initial casing laid last Sunday proved insufficient, prompting orders for additional casing. A full resumption is expected in about one week as crews complete essential reinforcements.
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Mice and Men Gang
Toyah Bell Well Moves Toward Restart in Pecos Field
Oil workers at the Toyah Bell well in the Pecos field report a shutdown for casing operations is over and steam was raised on Wednesday with Gallagher on site. Prospects are for the well to be cleaned out and producing again soon.
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Pecos
Toyah Bell
Gallagher
Covey Confident on Pecos Field Development Plans
Guy Covey, longtime Pecos field figure, visited Pecos this week, plans a return in about ten days or two weeks from Los Angeles. He hints at major development work and possible big news on his next visit, with substantial capital ready to spend in the Pecos oil field.
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Guy Covey
Pecos
Los Angeles
California
Covey
Randall Improves After Illness Amid Community Talk
The Enterprise reports T A Randall, once severely ill, shows clear improvement this week. Locals note years of quiet decline and debate whether he should engage in public races or physical contests again. The editor declines a wrestling challenge, citing concern for his back and recent health.
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T. A. Randall
Enterprise
Challer
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National Bank OF Carlsbad
Carnegie Library
Toyah Bell Well
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