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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1925
Page
8
The passage argues the United States holds immense national wealth and external debt claims, claiming Europe owes billions while Americans would gain hundreds of millions in interest. It contrasts ancient Rome with U S power and warns against war’s inflated profits. It references public health campaigns and prohibition era observations.
David Cowan, a young Canadian, won $5,000 for the best essay predicting electrical industry developments between 1920 and 1930. At the end of 1980, American Superpower Corporation will award $10,000 to the writer whose predictions most closely match actual events.
A New York to Minnesota trip via midsummer thunderstorm zones is deemed safer because helium is non flammable, though compared to a Spitzbergen North route it remains more hazardous this season.
Careful inquiry shows corned beef and cabbage as the favorite food of the American public. Four hundred and twelve votes behind came the vegetable dinner. The text notes that corned beef suits muscle but is not ideal for thinkers, arguing any process that makes decay difficult also hinders digestion.
A New York woman, tired of life, killed herself and left all her money to her first husband whom she had divorced. She cut off her real husband without a penny, in a final letter praising the first husband’s kindness.
Lynch Davidson of Houston backs criticism of the current primary law in Austin. He praises his fellow Davidson, notes the two share a name but not a relation, and predicts future high state office for the elder Davidson while avoiding discussion of likely gubernatorial rivals.
On July 25 Harry Carey returns in The Night Hawk as Rialto unveils a series of new feature hits. The Night Hawk follows The Flaming Forties as a worthy successor with one night shows on July 27 and 28. The program also promises Going Up and 1925 Shirley Mason comedy drama The French Lady with Hoot Gibson in Hurricane Kid to follow.
A George Eliot adage warns that sharing the wrong road with another is unforgivable, the gods punishing those who betray guidance with moral consequence.
A Methodist team faced a Baptist squad in a late game portrayed as a dramatic showdown. After eight innings Dazzy Carlock limited the Baptists to the bench, and final scores show the Baptists prevailing 18 to 3. League standings list Christians 7 2 7, Methodists 5 5 .500.
Fort Stockton defeated Pecos with 14 runs to 3 amid dust and wind. The event resembled a charity ball and raffle, with Pecos collecting 4 hits and 3 runs while Ft. Stockton tallied 6 hits and 14 runs.
Pecos started strong with a 4 run first frame as Ward and Cox produced early scoring. White walked, Ward reached on an error, and Casey drove in two on a single. Fort Stockton visits Alkali Diamond Sunday for a return, while Brig Gen Andrews outlines a new national Prohibition enforcement plan effective August 1.
The schedule lists league games from July to September 1925 featuring Christians, Baptists, Baptists, Methodists, and Christians again. Key matchups include Christians vs Baptist on July 28, Christians vs Baptists on August 18, and Baptists vs Methodists on September 1. Attest: Charles F. Manshan, Sec. and Treas.
The article warns that moth larvae, not the moths themselves, ruin clothing during summer trips. It explains larvae hatch from tiny eggs and consume fabrics unless treated with a liquid protecting textiles. Safe, stain-free sprays exist, enabling owners to preserve garments before leaving home.
L A Hughes Receiver sues in U S District Court to auction 889 cows 745 calves 30 yearlings plus branded cattle sheep horses and stock additions. Also wagons camping outfits and all herd improvements. Located on defendant ranch in Leving County attached to Reeves County. Levy dated April 14 1925 to satisfy a 26422 75 judgment with interest and attorney fees. Sampler: Scott C White U S Marshal Western District of Texas.
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