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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1938
Page
2
The Pecos Valley News and related papers show consolidation dates Pecos Weekly Times 1897 Reeves County Record 1910 with Enterprise and Gusher 1925. Publication dates include March 14 1917 and Oct 22 1915 postal entry. Copy must reach office by Wednesday to appear in current issue.
Government agents estimate the U S rat population at close to a billion with an annual food bill from 250 million to 1 billion dollars. Each rat eats as much as a cat, keeping town costs high and a good dead rat worth at least 2 dollars to communities.
An Idaho Indian tribe wants a new chief claiming the present leader Joe Seltice, aged 40, is too young. Petitioners argue a chief should be at least 60 for wisdom and experience, contrasting with industry practice of hiring older workers. The piece then extols all ages and comments on economic changes and gender roles.
Oil interests in the Pecos territory plan a second dinner at the Oil King Grill Saturday to organize the group formed last week. L. W. Anderson leads the by laws committee and will report. The article notes anticipated electric service is coming soon, likely by February's second week.
County Judge J B Woolfolk announced removal of the old county courthouse an 1884 building will start around March first The city refinanced bonded indebtedness and unpaid warrants with interest reduced from six to five per cent Funeral services were held for M A Dardin 74 a Pecos resident for 26 years The annual President's Ball at the Oasis Ballroom nears and the Pecos Rotary Club names a greeters club for newcomers Cattle from Pecos county topped the Fort Worth market with H E Anthony selling stocker steers to Port Daggett who resold them to a Tennessee feeder at 725 per head
Fort Worth January 27 A Temple Louisiana man claimed ownership of a large oil well near Fort Worth and offered Sheriff A B Carter a generous stake if he could locate it. Carter said he did not know of any lost wells especially a 500 000 barrel one.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics reports weaker alfalfa prices in the week ending January as mild weather reduced feeding demand. Kansas City producer supplies remained heavy with price cuts to move ordinary hay, while Los Angeles saw declines amid rising southern California green feed. Weaker receipts, limited dealer interest, and regional oversupply contributed to the softer market trend.
In Fort Worth on January 27 a stranger discussed forgery schemes with Deputy Sheriff John Renfro in the criminal district courtroom. Renfro filed forgery charges after listening to the tale.
The front section has eight shovels and the rear section seven as standard equipment. Available specials include power lift rotary shields rotary weeders disk killers and vine lifters for enhanced operations.
Alex D. Haynes announces February 7 to 12 as International motor truck show week with 5600 dealers and 237 company owned branches participating. Local showrooms will feature D line displays and special advertising as International officials coordinate invites to thousands of truck users. W S Cain selects models suited to local needs amid record sales in 1937 and optimistic 1938 outlook.
A government survey shows the Texas birth rate declined from 1934 to 1933 while the death rate rose. The report highlights shifting demographic trends and public health implications across the state.
Dogs in London receive tailored overall suits as a fashion trend among high society. The outfits showcase domestic pets in coordinated attire, reflecting social display and urban pet culture.
Reports of compliance under the range and farm program in Reeves and Ward counties were sent to the State Soil Conservation Board this week. County Agent Ted Johnston said checks will not be issued until the reports are audited. About $35,000 was spent in the two counties on the range program. A tentative outline of the 1938 range program has been received, but approval to seek applications is not yet given.
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