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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1924
Page
6
Tilman Dardin edits the paper with Marty Stine as editor in chief. Senior reporter Margaret Howard leads coverage alongside junior Billie Harrison and sophomores Freshman Ciss as reporters.
Pecos defeated Balmorhea 12 to 9 in a tight opener before Balmorhea visitors visit Pecos again for a return game. The Rustlers then edged Valley All-stars 12 to 8 after a halftime deficit, showing improved defense and a crack forward duo Adams and Hudgens. Freshmen enjoy river outing with lunch, games, and a later return trip.
The Pecos High girls basketball team known as the Red Streaks earned about 13 dollars from a picture show fundraiser and used the money to buy new suits for upcoming games. They are undefeated in official play this year and are favored to defend their district title. A game with Marathon across the mountains is hoped for, with a possible match on their court this Saturday.
A plea by librarian Mrs. Maggie Rose urges students to handle library books more carefully. She notes costly damage to several books from the new set and stresses that prized Carnegie Library volumes should be preserved.
A fresh batch of basketball suits was handed out Monday to the boys' team. All first string players now have them, providing enough equipment for the entire purple and gold squad.
On account of Mr J G Love's death the seniors have indefinitely postponed the Monday night entertainment for the junior class.
The Freshmen direct the next Keeping Up Club program with opening and closing songs No 11. Roll call asks for a Burns poem. Items include Illssas Macabeied on entering the League of Nations, Life of Burns by Joe Brown, and declamations by Bob Dean and Tullus Randall. Edith Hudson and Frankie Wilson perform a character song.
Last Friday evening a game at Pecos between the frame team and the Teva five was called off due to the death of a prominent Toyah citizen. It was also expected the girls would play again.
Students who were not failed but were conditioned had another chance last Wednesday and Thursday. Exams ran half days in the book room with Mathematics on Wednesday morning, English on Wednesday afternoon, Spanish or Latin on Thursday morning, and History and Science on Thursday afternoon.
The Barstow school now has a news column in the local paper this week. It is interesting to Pecos students who read it.
If Pecos wins the county championship they will travel to Alpine for the district elimination meet on February 8 and 9. Players leave Pecos on February 7 for two days of district games then two games with Sul Ross College. The six day trip is directed by Sul Ross Normal and aims for a strong showing.
Miss Edith Harris, a pupil in Pecos school for a few days before Christmas, has again joined the Junior class here.
Dialogue snippet shows two speakers debating trust and clarity in communicated words. One asserts belief if spoken clearly, the other counters by noting mumbled delivery hampers understanding. A brief exchange highlights communication reliability issues.
Rastus begs a divorce as his wife endlessly talks at night. A young lawyer asks what she talks about and Rastus admits she does not say. The complaint centers on the disturbance and restlessness caused by her constant chatter.
Pecos Hi defeats Barstow 24 to 13 on a rough rocky court Tuesday then loses 7 to 2 Wednesday in a close home series. Barstow uses a five man defense while Pecos struggles with distance shooting as both teams foul heavily. Adams Hudgens and Cowan lead Pecos. Burkholder Allen Dyer Ingram pace Barstow.
In history class Annie Lou described early people arriving in this country from China by canoe. The remark prompts a mix of doubt and curiosity about ancient travel methods.
Mr Norman urges everyone to attend the upcoming basketball game noting tickets cost ten and fifteen cents and that fans need only bring a dime if they wish to leave and return. Jimmy quips he would travel farther than home for a dime.
Hibron notes success hinges on perfect cooperation and subordinating individuality to the team. Lowbrow agrees that the main thing is team work, highlighting collective effort over solo skill.
A playful verse portrays a girl whose different eye colors reflect her mood and response to a kiss. She turns away when asked, frowns when pressed, and delays with a quip about taking two.
A reflective note compares Eve's apple to earlier fashion and fruit abundance. The writer laments modern scarcity of cherished apples and stylish garments, questioning why girls today struggle to find such items and wish for simpler pleasures.
A playful exchange features Mr. Blarney complimenting Miss Flapper as she jokes about eating and asks where they will go next. The dialogue captures flirtatious banter in a vintage social scene.
A long tract extols American insurance. It argues that per capita protection strengthens families, boosts production, and reflects national intelligence. It condemns excessive laxity, urges prudence, and critiques harmful reform proposals while praising responsible saving and planning.
The F W Dodge Corporation reports 1923 contracts in 36 eastern states total 3 990 483 000 dollars, with national construction likely over 4 500 000 000. Residential and industrial projects rose sharply while business and other sectors fell, and demand remains strong for new work, suggesting a 1924 construction near 4 000 000 000 with a mild dip possible.
The excerpt traces lighting costs from 1800 to 1860 using sperm-oil and tallow candles, notes 1923 electric lamp prices, and proclaims a new era with cheap abundant light under a bold slogan. It frames energy history as a shift to inexpensive illumination.
Observed principle: commerce thrives where welcomed and sustained by good treatment. The idea emphasizes that business follows favorable conditions and respectful governance, shaping a durable market presence.
Mrs Catherine Pugh age 105 a longtime resident of Mitchell County Texas died Friday at the home of her son James Latty near Colorado She was born in Iowa June 19 1818 and married William Pugh They settled in Texas later moving to Austin where her husband was an Indian fighter She came to Mitchell County in 1879 and witnessed Austin fall to Indians in 1863 The funeral will be held Saturday at 11 30 a.m. at the I O O S Cemetery
A humorous exchange unfolds as a bank cashier greets a customer with friendly formality and a witty request from the man seeking a checkbook designed for a woman who folds in the middle.
A preacher urges daily Bible reading using King James or American Revised versions. He emphasizes careful study of Pentateuch and Gospels with Daniel and Revelation, urges distributing New Testaments weekly, and positions the Bible as the world’s greatest blessing meeting humanity’s deepest needs.
Blonde Bess jokes about her sweetie's loud overcoat and its matching muffler adding humor to a fashionable remark. The quip highlights domestic banter and character tone in a light society note.
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