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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
4
It argues that government should maintain order and prosperity with simple laws. Complex modern life requires some laws, but not to cure all social and individual ills by acts. Such comprehensive legislation is neither possible nor advisable.
The California Legislature rejected a bill to require teaching honesty kindness justice moral courage and humane education in public schools. Senator Harris of Fresno argued that virtue cannot be legislated and that people should do good by example not under civil penalties.
The Enterprise praised homeowners who painted their houses, noting a noticeable improvement in Pecos city appearance. It urges continuation of the effort to boost curb appeal for attracting home seekers and visitors from out of town.
A witty exchange notes a Greek philosopher crediting music’s invention to hammer sounds. The reply implies a girl keeps hammering from the neighboring apartment, continuing the joke.
Church notices promote Sunday services at Church of Christ and First Methodist with Sunday School at 9 45 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 8 30 p m. Discussion topics include Christian Liberty and inactive members. A tour by Bro Cochran is anticipated and a League program at 7 45 p m. De Tocqueville praise of American church life is quoted.
Queen Victoria held the British throne for nearly 65 years but wore her crown fewer than 21 times during that period.
The quote emphasizes optimism as hope applied to the next challenge. It notes attitude largely determines success or failure and urges consistency in keeping the correct mindset.
A promotional piece urges young people to choose business training at Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas. It touts strong programs in bookkeeping, administration, shorthand, and more, claiming a six month course can equal four years of university study and invites readers to request a free book by mail.
A farmer reflects on failing to provide shed room for tractors wagons reapers and other implements. He admits years of exposure caused deterioration and costly repairs and parts. He cites the lesson from The Progressive Farmer.
The Guardian notes premiere success of Douglas MacLean starring vehicle Going Up. Excerpts from New York critics praise the show’s humor and wit, its stage origin from The Aviator, and its long Broadway run and London reception. Rialto Theatre hosts two screenings.
Public auction announced by Sheriff I. E. B. Kiser of Reeves County Texas to sell lands in Reeves and Loving Counties as the estate of W D Cowan and widow Letha Ann Cowan is pursued under an order of sale issued June 17 1925 in Galveston County. The sale is scheduled for August 4 1925 at the Reeves County Courthouse Pecos Texas with publication in the Pecos Enterprise and Gasher over three weeks. The list covers multiple tracts including sections in Block C-10 Public School lands and parcels in Erving and Loving counties. The total owed debt is 57028.60 plus interest and costs. The notice is dated July 7 1925.
The Reeves County District Court on June 23 1925 issued a suit against R F Easterwood et al for 717 dollars 10 cents plus costs in case No 2466 styled B W Sudeman versus R F. The filing details the court and parties involved in the collection action.
By virtue of an order dated June 26 1925 the Clerk of court ordered the sale of real estate in Reeves County to satisfy a judgment of 1666 dollars and costs in the case Mary Timon Freeman versus J C Dougherty. On July 9 1925 I levyed on 244 acres in section 9 block 8 township 7-1409 Reeves County and will sell August 4 1925 at the Reeves County Courthouse Pecos between 10 AM and 4 PM to the highest bidder as the property of J C Dougherty. Publication to follow for three weeks in the Pecos Enterprise. Witness my hand July 9 1925.
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