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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1925
Page
4
An agency lists Foreign Advertising Representation for The America N Press Association handling display and classified advertising in markets served by the news cooperative. The notice outlines representation scope and contact details for clients seeking national notice placement.
The town urges citizens to back a plan by the Parent Teacher Association to fence the school building yard on third street. They warn highway expansion will raise traffic speeds and risk young lives, asking for broad support and funding to prevent a tragedy.
The inauguration marks a historic Texas milestone as Miriam Ferguson becomes governor, the first Texas woman and second in U S history to hold the post. Ferguson urges unity and vows to enlist women in administration while dedicating her life to the state and God.
Mrs. Kenneth Black hosted a six oclock dinner in Mercedes for Mr. and Mrs. Jim Trott in honor of their fiftieth anniversary. The couple, married in Pontotoc, Miss., on January 20, 1875, enjoyed a three course turkey dinner with guests including Rev. and Mrs. C. S. McCarver and Miss Rose Briscoe among others.
The obituary notes the death of W R Dermott at 77 on January 4 1925 at his daughter’s Fort Worth home. Born December 22 1847 in Austin Texas he was a West Texas pioneer, Baptist member and Royal Arch Mason who helped organize a Masonic lodge at Big Lake. Survived by two sons four daughters and a nephew running county and district affairs. His funeral body laid to rest in Baird beside his wife.
Brief notice lists oysters and fish among fresh commodities with contact phone number 5 23 for ordering or inquiries.
University of California astrophysicist W F Meyer says sun spots do not increase in total area and have no relation to cyclones or weather. He notes only auroral effects and minor telegraph interference.
The Tomlinville editor and Gap Johnson discuss new rules limiting fights after 11 o'clock. The rule allows exceptions only for special matters or visitors from Slippery Slap seeking trouble, reflecting a humorous local tone from the Kansas City Star.
Etta J. Kennedy of Pena cook, New Hampshire, owns Buddie a white tiger striped cat with a prizefighter stance. The cat floors rival cats and dogs, uses claws and teeth in fights, and even taps out a lit match with a precise left punch.
The piece warns of a worldwide petrol famine in about five years if motor vehicle use keeps rising and no petrol substitute is found. London Apswersa notes the prophecy hinges on continued demand and lack of alternative fuel.
Two ushers started a fierce clash inside a Hull church to claim a collection box. One usher alleges the other took the money by force and displayed it at the pulpit to gain favor with the pastor. Police intervened to end the brawl.
A brief note records a phone order for fresh meat directed to Number five. The fragment mentions a delivery action and a single contact point without extending into further details.
Mrs Marian Snow Hudson hosted the Thursday Bridge Club at her charming home with five tables of play and two courses of refreshments. Members present included Clarence Bell W W Dean J A Crane Maz Krauskopf H B Prickett David Tudor R F E Williams Birge Holt W D Hudson Jr H C Ferris E G Doty Earl Bell Chas Manahan J W Moore Mabel Beauchamp Visitors included Harry Anderson Ethel Reynolds W W Runnels Monroe Kerr and 8 S C Vaughan.
Miss Merle Foster, a young Canadian, transitions from pottery to architectural sculpture. After six years at Toront o art school she masters wheel work and expands to medallions, fountains, urns, and wall ornaments. She opens a studio with her sister as manager and gains notable success consulting architects.
Mrs E J Mitchell and daughter Effie show improvement after several sick days. Willie Mae Moorhead improves from a week of illness. Max Krauskopf suffered lagrippe earlier in the week. J C Barnes of Bank Lead Highway ill with pneumonia at Morrison Sanitarium but improving. Ona Moorhead, formerly on Finley Anderson ranch, remains seriously ill with flu. Mrs W D Nelson ill with lagrippe. Goldie Patrick of Barstow ill with pneumonia at Bowie home but improving.
In a light exchange Dumb Dan explains he slept poorly after trying a feather pillow. He notes Pete Perkins claimed feathers would soften pillows, but Dan says he could not tell any difference from his night’s rest.
Pat Armstrong uses crutches this week following a horse being jerked down and injuring his leg. Mrs. K Quinn left Monday for El Paso after a two week visit with Miss Juanita Matthews in town. Geo Daniel and wife and daughter Georgie Wright returned from Seymour Texas visiting Porter Fancher and family. Mrs. D C Armstrong and her young son visited the ranch for supplies.
A brief ad suggests calling number five to order a dressed chicken for Sunday dinner, reflecting a local shopping prompt with concise product and timing cues.
The Twentieth Century Club elected officers for the year at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs. A. E. Wilcox home. Officers include President Mrs. Tom Harrison and Vice President Mrs. A G Taggart with other posts filled, plus delegate Mrs. Wylie Cole and alternate Mrs. R E Williams to the sixth district convention in Alpine. A three course luncheon followed with several members in attendance.
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