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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
4
H N McKellar runs for Reeves County judge in the July Democratic primary. He previously served as judge in 1913 and 1914 and as county clerk. The endorsement notes a frugal county budget and McKellar’s courteous, fair leadership.
Town citizens consider a public vote on selling Pecos City waterworks to a private firm to extend mains and supply soft uncontaminated water. Proponents argue sale could lower rates, enable new enterprises, improve fire protection, and avoid further bonded indebtedness, while preserving insurance benefits and paving way for prosperity. The ENTERPRISE invites open discussion to inform vote.
Tatum Moore of Brogado announces his bid for Reeves county Precinct 3 commissioner. He is the eldest son of Mrs. J L Moore and praised as a trustworthy, independent young man likely to run a strong race. If elected, the Enterprise believes he will serve well and act on his own initiative.
Announcement appears in this issue of the Enterprise as a declaration by H N McKellar seeking the position of county judge.
The Fort Stockton Pioneer published an eight page edition last week with extensive oil news and a county write-up. About 8,000 copies were printed and distributed, praised as a creditable edition that promotes the town and its opportunities and reflects a cooperative spirit with the newspaper.
Fred P. Mann of Devil's Lake North Dakota, claims he sells more in a small town than any other store in the world and shares his advertising gospel. He says the best time to advertise is when times are hard and competition cuts back, arguing newspapers are the greatest business builders and that thriving merchants rely on printer's ink.
An editor quoted by The Missouri Publisher argues the country newspaper is the biggest trust on earth. It trusts everybody, invites censure, and faces criticism whether it is trusted or busted for trust.
On December 27th former President Woodrow Wilson, aged 67, remains in the President's office in diminished vigor though not yet old. Historians have yet to fully chronicle his deeds. He is described as a leading statesman whose health has failed, with the world and America in need of his service during this period of ill health.
The Scurry County Times notes that Woodrow Wilson, though physically frail, retains a sharp mind and generous heart. It portrays him as the same influential figure of yesteryear, now drawing near life’s end, with services of others surpassing his own in the U.S.
The Honey Grove Signal cites Dallas News reporting women smoking in a public library rest room and notes authorities banned smoking after cigarette stubs started fires. The piece frames women’s rights alongside a warning about smoke and fire risk.
The article notes Rev Samuel Judson Porter of Durham as a gifted speaker and poet who delivered a revival, with his poem The Toiler's Triumph quoted. It also reports the death of John Claypool in Toyah, describing his character, family ties, faith, and burial arrangements, and mentions local reactions from Reeves county.
In towns under 5,000 people, orchestra leaders dispute the correct piano pitch for wind instruments. Mr. Harp of the Tri City Symphony enforces A 440, which aligns with modern clarinets and flutes. Letters from major instrument maker and a Kansas City music house support A 440 as proper.
A reader from Pecos Texas sends a personal check for one year’s subscription to the Pecos Enterprise. He praises the paper and notes oil prospects improving with oil diggers tenacious in pursuing wells. D M Morgan signs the letter.
A Pecos Texas resident thanks Mr E L Collings Insurance Agency for fast adjustment after a fire damaged their residence garage and car on the 28th with settlement on the 30th, noting regret at lacking garage and car insurance and extending thanks to Mr Malone.
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