Pecos Social Notes Include Local Moves and Appointments
Theo Andrews roadmaster visited Pecos for a week while W H Tee of Barstow conducted business there. Lee farmer drills a well to guard water supply. Charley Hollebeke returns from Camp Travis. Kenneth Slack and family relocate to Pecos, moving into Adams house. John Camp departs for Van Horn and New Mexico to inspect stock for the Federal Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Tee
Barstow
Pecos
Lee
Ward County
Kenneth Slack
Adams
G. H. Thinkston
John Camp
van Horn
New Mexico
The
Federal Bank
Looters Take $75 From Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Safe
In an early Sunday morning burglary by unknown suspects, a safe at Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Company was blown open and about 75 dollars in cash stolen. Local police are investigating the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxworth, Galbraith Lumber Company
Fire Damages City Pharmacy Stock Overnight
A fire started by a small gas stove damaged stock and fixtures at City Pharmacy. Estimated losses run to several thousand dollars. The blaze occurred about seven o'clock Saturday morning.
Crane City Court Proceedings Reported This Week
Judge J A Crane and court staff with District Attorney Roy I Biggs and Stenographer A H Sams have been holding court in Crane City this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Crane
Roy I. Biggs
A. H. Sams
Crane City
Pecos Schools Secure UT Extension Nurse for Health Service
The Pecos schools have engaged Miss Alice H. Miller from The University of Texas extension department to institute health service across Pecos schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Alice H. Miller
University of Texas
J J Wheat Heads to Washington to Lobby Oil Tariff
J. J. Wheat, veteran oil producer from Loving County, traveled to Washington this week to join fellow independent oil men in an effort to secure an oil tariff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wheat
Pioneer
Loving County
Washington
Trades Day Plan Could Kick Off Pecos Merchants Meet
Fancher Bell former Pecos Enterprise editor now in Clinton Oklahoma visited Pecos Monday on business. The trades day committee of the Chamber of Commerce will submit a plan for a monthly Trades Day event possibly including advertising later, initially following the Christmas Cash Prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fancher
Red) Bell
Pecos
Clinton, Okla
Chamber of Commerce
Methodist Bishop Boaz to Visit Pecos for Luncheon
H A Boaz bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be in Pecos Saturday to attend a luncheon in his honor at Brandon Coffee Shop. Slaton, formerly of San Angelo, arrived in Pecos this week to take over Jim V Prewit Poultry Farm, which he bought from the Prewits. A venire has been summoned for Monday morning in the 109th district court where a jury will hear the murder trial of Blas Cer Cas indicted for stabbing Francisco Aguirre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Boaz
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, Si
Pecos
Brandon
Heh. Slaton
San Angelo
Venice
109Th District Court
Blas Cer- Cas
Francisco Aguirre
Farm Census Begins in Reeves County Fields
The Reeves county farm and ranch census starts with Alfred Mills and James F. Ross collecting statistics last week as the data gathering effort begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves County
Alfred Mills
James F. Ross
Creomulsion Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
A medicinal infomercial states Creomulsion soothes inflamed membranes and loosens phlegm to ease chest cold and bronchial irritation. It claims guaranteed satisfaction or money back from the first bottle, urging readers to obtain it immediately.
First Press in Texas 1813 and Early Newspapers
UT historian Ike Moore outlines evidence that a printing press arrived in Texas in 1813 and may mark the first newspaper year. He cites press usage in Nacogdoches for El Meji cano and references Minas Manifesto 1817 and Texas Republican 1819 as early papers connected to Gutierrez Magee’s expedition era.
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Texas
Austin
Ike Moore
University of Texas
Southwestern Historical Quarterly
Moore
Minas Manifesto
Texas Republican
el Majjicano
Republican
el Mejicang
Jose Alvarez de Toledo Moore
Henry A. Bullard
Toledo
Louisiana
Bullard
Gutierrez-Magee
Nacogdoches
Students Select Outstanding Texan in State Poll
Stephen F. Austin topped a statewide student poll as the most outstanding Texan in history. Sam Houston and David Crockett followed, with Moses Austin James Bowie James W. Fannin James Hogg Mirabeau Lamar Robert LaSalle Ben Milam Deaf Smith and William Travis named among the nine other leaders to be included in the Texas Hall of Fame. Four hundred fifty two high schools participated with two ballots and 39 names in the final list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen IF. Austin
Texas
Texas State College For Women
Denton
Sam Houston
David Crockett
Texas Hall of Fame
Colege
Inclde
Moses Austin
James Bowie
James W. Fannin
James Hogg
Mirabeau Lamar
Robert LaSalle
Ben P. Milam
Deaf Smith
William Travis
Carlsbad Council to Buy Water System Bond Election Planned
At a Carlsbad city council meeting the decision was made to purchase the water system from Southwestern Public Service Company. A bond election was set for April 7 to raise funds, with the vote on the election unanimous.
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Carlsbad
Southwestern Public Service Company
Juniper Oil and Buchu Based Bladder Relief Tablets
Advertises 25c Tse Juniper oil and Buchu leaves in small screen tablets named Bukets as a bladder laxative to ease irritation, frequent urination, burning, and backache. Claims rapid relief in four days with drugstore Pecos Drug Co offers and promised renewed sleep and pep.
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Pecos Drug Co
influenza guidance from Texas health official
Dr. John W. Brown advises on influenza spread and prevention. The health officer urges staying away from sick crowds, using personal towels, washing hands, and maintaining fitness, rest, and proper ventilation. Warns against returning to normal activity too soon after illness.
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Stin
Texas
John W. Brown
Lamesa Wins Odessa Cage Meet Championship
Lamesa high school captured the tournament title in Odessa with a 22 to 10 victory over Fort Stockton. The team also won the best coached team cup while Fort Stockton took the runner-up trophy and Kermit the consolation cup. Pecos recorded one win and losses against Monahans and Kermit. All tournament selections named Kidd and Liles as forwards and Bristow, Sjolwell, and King as guards or center.
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Lamesa
Fort Stockton
Kermit
Pecos
Rankin
Monahans
Kidd
Liles
Forsan
Bristow
Sjolwell
King
Midland Visitor John Hix Tours Pecos This Week
Midland businessman John Hix visited Pecos this week for meetings and local engagements. He met with Pecos officials and toured regional facilities.
Texas Exposition invites Texas towns to name own day
Dallas Texas January fifteenth General Manager William A Webb invites every Texas town with population over 2500 to designate a special Exposition day between June six and November twenty nine Each town may stage a program with music or entertainment Radio broadcasts will be provided An auditorium will host broadcasts Chilrens Day will be every Tuesday during the Exposition with 5 cent admissions for all children under twelve and nickel concessions Regional days include West Texas Day on October 9 with Texas Tech football in Exposition Stadium South and East Texas days to follow
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Dallas
Texas
William A. Webb
Webb
Chamber of Commerce
West Texas
Texas Tech
South Texas
East Texas
Heirloom Watch Recovered After Six Months
A six month old theft in Locheita It valley ends with the recovery of an heirloom gold watch once owned by Charles Kelley. Kelley’s brother spotted the watch in a Mexican lad display on a street and notified a deputy sheriff who confirmed the identification.
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Locheitait
Charles Kelley
Kelley
Turpin Visits Relatives in Big Spring
Turpin drove to Big Spring Sunday to visit relatives and returned home with Mrs Turpin who had been visiting over the weekend.
Red Bluff News Roundup of Local Visits and Travel
Local residents report holiday travel and social visits across Texas and nearby states. Mr and Mrs Max Miller returned from a Christmas trip to Mankota Minnesota. The Lundins hosted a Friday night gathering that drew many Red Bluff friends. The Coffeys took a combined business and pleasure trip to El Paso and Pecos. Mrs H Buchwald’s health improved with bronchitis. pneumonia report corrected. Carlsbad motors and visits to Pecos, Denver and Abilene noted among residents and visitors continuing at the dam community.
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Max Miller
Mankota
Minnesota
Andrew Lundin
Red Bluff
Andy
Claudia Seay
Pecos
J. Noel Llanehart
Lanehart
R. W. Coffey
el Paso
Dam
R W. Coffey
Mesdames
Jimmie Fitzgerald
Floyd Hollis
C. A. Dorris
Carlsbad
J. M. Cambron
Wink
O. W. Summers
R. Vv. Allen
Abilene
Allen
Midland Life Insurance Company
The
Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Company of
Omaha
Guaranteed Tends Stomach Relief Claim Issued
Fragmentary ad style text mentions guaranteed treatment for stomach issues and indigestion. References to quick relief, tablets, and meals imply a health product promotion with unclear attribution. No clear person or organization identified.
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Everts
Theo. Andrews
T. and P
Charley Hollebeke
Camp Travis
Ben
Uncle Sam
Ans
Hotel
Paso & Norte
Bered
Everbody
Odessa
Cage
John Hix
Midland
Fach City
Ber
California
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Greyhound Terminal
Oak
First St
Clyde Simmons
Jim Simmons
Sterling *Price
Dub Simmons
H. Buchwald
L. J. Snavely
Denver
Colorado
Snavely Ehanic
Petercey
L. A. Moffett
V. Arizona
Hame
Slim
Ley
Crage
Ford
America
Lear
Ford Finance Plans
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Tucson
Conoco Travel Bureau
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