Pecos Residents Weigh In On 10000 Barrel Stockton Gusher
Pecos county locals visit the Troy well near Ft. Stockton and KC M&O line. Initial output cited as 10,000 barrels daily at 3160 feet. The site is fenced and guarded. observers report the derrick appears black with oil or sulfur water and no visible oil pools. Enterprise will assess once uncapped and tested. many Stockton County residents believe it is a genuine gusher, others remain cautious.
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Troy
Texas and
St. Louis
Pecos County
Ft. Stockton
Kansas City, Mexico & Orient Railroad
Pecos
Stockton
Whi
New Faces Bring Oil Men and Stockmen to Town
A wave of newcomers arrives on the streets over the past week. Oil men and stockmen appear prosperous and optimistic about the future. Local folks are advised to keep a stiff upper lip and endure, as improvement is expected to come out okay in the end.
Classified ads offer cheap rates in a weekly paper
Local publication promotes affordable classified listings for readers seeking bargains. The notice emphasizes low rates for job, services, and merchandise ads, inviting community participation and easy placement.
Probe of Textbook Award Is Voted in House
The Texas House passed a joint resolution seeking a full investigation of the State Textbook Commission awards totaling 1.8 million dollars. Governor Neff endorsed the move and urged examination of all acts by the commission. Representative Laird of Larkin led the measure with support from Parl of Dallas and grafted Purl’s provision on data from book concerns.
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Austin
House
Laird
Larkin
Textbook Commission
Neff
Parl
Dallas
Representative Laird
Miss Ima Wilson Returns From Dallas Meeting
A four day Gulf division officials and Western Union managers conference ended in Dallas at the Hotel Adolphus. Miss Ima Wilson spoke on Pecos telegraph needs and new traffic plans cut message times to major destinations including London and Buenos Aires. direct wire links now connect Texas points to New York cable center and a new U S Italy cable is planned.
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Gulf Division
Western Union Telegraph Company
Texas
Adolphus
Dallas
J. F. Wilson
J. C. Jackson
A. C. Farmer
Fort Worth
Ima Wilson
Pecos
Europe
South America
United States
London
Liverpool
Rio Janeiro
Santos
Montevideo
Buenos Aires
New York
Italy
Ireland
Retailers Told Newspaper Is Best Ad Medium
J H DeWild of St. Louis addressed the Iowa Retail Dry Goods and Apparel Association annual convention in Des Moines urging newspaper advertising as the most fruitful medium. He said newspapers can absorb about 75 percent of the total advertising budget with strong returns.
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Des Moines
J. H. DeWild
St. Louis
Iowa Retail Dry Goods and Apparel Association
U. S. to Return 42 Million to Taxpayers
President Harding signed the second deficiency bill directing the return of more than 42 million of the 79 million dollars in the bill to American taxpayers. The Treasury refused to disclose the names of those who will receive refunds.
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Harding
Treasury Department
Texas House passes oil ownership inquiry resolution
A concurrent resolution proposing a joint legislative investigation into ownership of oil concerns operating in Texas was passed by the Lower House without debate. Introduced by Representative Winfree of Houston, the measure asks the committee to examine relations to the Standard Oil Company and how oil gas and by products prices are fixed.
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Texas
Standard Oil Company
Winfree
Houston
Payment of Poll Tax Urged by Federated Club Heads
To Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs members, urging payment of the poll tax before January 31. The letter argues women hold political power affecting welfare programs and public services, urging informed voting and political participation to improve government efficiency and child welfare.
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Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Webster
Rev Thurston Family Poisoned By Ptomain Tomatoes
The family of Reverend L. L. Thurston fell ill this week from ptomain poisoning believed to come from a canned tomato soup. All except the Rev and two others recovered, with Mrs Thurston still bedridden but improving as the paper goes to press.
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Rev. L. L. Thurston
Baby
Lucile
Althoug
Rhe
Sickness in Pecos health updates family typhoid recovery
The Pecos report notes J. G. Murray family recovering from a long typhoid siege with a now lively child able to ride a burro. Archie Ross also recovers from typhoid and visits relatives. W. W. Camp returns after a brief flu bout while C. K. McKnight remains ill. Many flu cases exist but none dangerously ill.
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J. G. Murray
Archie Ross
W. W. Camp
C. K. McKnight
Groves Lumber Pumps Water for Home Use Inquiry
Those interested in the question of water and plenty of it for home use would do well to investigate the pumping plants which Groves Lumber Company handle.
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Groves Lumber Company
Vote for qualified candidates and pay poll tax say Texas club leaders
Mrs. Fe Spell and Mrs. Thos J Pitts urge Texas voters to act now in 1920 as women and mothers of future citizens. They call for paying the poll tax to support the school fund and to use the ballot as the weapon of good citizenship. They warn that even in off years precinct, county and city politics affect state health and honesty.
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Texas
Fe, Spell
State Department
American Citizenship
Texas Federation Women’s Clubs
Thos. J. Pitts
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Bell Well Nearing Casing to Prevent Further Trouble
Progress at the Bell Well stalled by tools snagging in shale and minor bottom caving. Crews jarred loose the tools Thursday. casing will be run to bottom and drilling resume midweek, amid rumors of gas and dramatic developments.
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Ranger
Gallagher
Congressmen Visit Pecos Valley For Red Bluff Dam Push
A House Irrigation Committee visit to Pecos Valley aims to revive support for the Red Bluff dam project in Western Texas. Representative Claude Hudspeth leads efforts, with a plan to irrigate 225000 acres from the Red Bluff site and possible tours to Dallas Fort Worth El Paso and Juarez.
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Pecos
Reeves County
Red Bluff
Whch
Claude Hudspeth
Washington
Dallas News
Mark L. Goodwin
Pecos Valley
House Irrigation Committee
Congress
Imperial Valley
California
Texas
Boulder Dam
Colorado
Hudspeth
Dallas
Fort Worth
el Paso
Juarez
Joint Birthday Milestones for Dr J A Leeman and Grandson
Dr J A Leeman, aged 82, celebrated his birthday on January 26 1923 alongside his grandson John Edward Mitchell who turned six. A large family dinner featured roast chicken pies and cakes as loved ones sent gifts and well wishes. The doctor remains erect and optimistic and both hope to celebrate many more birthdays together.
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J. A. Leeman
John Edward Mitchell
Fire at Clovis Parsonage Damages Church vicinity
The Methodist parsonage in Clovis New Mexico burned Saturday January 13. Rev Fred B Faust and family occupied the frame building they escaped as rear walls caved in. The piano survived but clothing and possessions were lost. The Pecos based pastor had previously served there. church nearby escaped damage thanks to prompt fire department action.
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Clovis
New Mexico
Fred B. Faust
Mr Faust
Pecos
Faust
Fausts
Trans-Pecos Oil Well Delayed by Associate's Illness
Illness of an associate of B. J. O'Reilly of the Trans Pecos Oil Company has delayed the well since the start of the year. Acreage is secured and work will begin after a meeting of interested parties and arranging required details.
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B. J. O'Reilly
Trans. Pecos Oil Company
O'Reilly
Toyah Bell Well Cleanup Plans Near
The Enterprise reports the Ramsey family and crew have been ill for a week and worker Mr Smith has not yet arrived to clean the Toyah Bell well. authoritative information suggests financing the Ramsey well and starting cleanup soon, with work at both locations to resume in a few weeks.
Income Tax Man To Visit February Sixth
A deputy collector will be in town February 6 1923 at the Court House to assist taxpayers in preparing their 1922 income tax returns. The service is free of charge and the Pecos Valley State Bank forwards this notice to help publicize the visit.
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Pecos Valley State Bank
Court House
James W. Bass
Rainfall Report Across Reeves County Sunday
Rain began Sunday morning in Reeves county and continued with light precipitation across most areas. Pecos saw some improvement but not enough to be beneficial. portions of the county had good rain while much of the region remained cloudy and expected more showers.
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Reeves County
Cay
Pecos
Day by day in every way oil is getting nearer
A brief quip attributed to a lawyer Chew remarks on the accelerating pace of oil exploration or influence. No further context provided.
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DR. Coue
Chew
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