Am Forthcoming Repeater Station By A T T In Pecos
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company establishes a repeater station in Pecos at the Pecos and Northwestern building to amplify their transcontinental line from New York to San Francisco. The facility includes a full power plant, rectifiers, motor generators, testing lines, and plans for a multiplex system, with Ira Sparks praised for securing suitable premises and support.
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American Telephone & Teleaph Company
Pecos
New York
San Francisco
Pecos & Northwestern Telephone Co
Pess
United Pi___ ano ther
Dallas
Abliene
Local Telephone Co
Pecos Co
Ira Sparks
Pecos & Northwestern
Pecos Flood Reaches Town as Rain Floods Streets
A severe rainstorm Thursday evening flooded Pecos with up to 1.45 inches measured on a local gauge. Streets, stores, and several businesses were inundated while rail lines suffered washouts and damage. The Pecos River rose two feet eight inches by 8 AM, with trains blocked westbound and lines from the east open. the flood is described as the worst in 20 years though some areas received only light rain.
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Pecos
City Pharmacy
Leader Grocery Co
Ben Palmer
M. W. Collie
Ira J. Bell
Pecos Auto Co
M. Stool’s
Highway Cafe
van Horn
Levinson
P. V. S Ry. Co
Roswell
Carlsbad
Baptist Church Notes Encampment Takes July 31 to August 9
Church announces July 31 through August 9 Pai sano Enampment attendance by congregation including pastor and orchestra. No preaching the first two Sundays in August. Sunday School and Bible classes meet as scheduled. Y P U groups hold joint meetings on Sundays 7 30 p m. Sunbeam Band meets Sundays 4 30 p m. W M N circles meet Tuesdays afternoon with combined meeting first Tuesday each month at 3 30 p m.
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Sunbeam
Marvin Cowan
Church groups and services announced by Garrison
Mrs. Kenneth Slack presides over The G As meeting Fridays at 4 00 led by Mrs W E Poer The Y W A meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays at 8 00 pm led by Mrs J C Wilson A prayer service is held Wednesdays at 8 30 Bro W E Poer leads next Wednesday A cordial invitation to attend all services Pastor Ira V Garrison welcomes attendees.
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G. A’s
W. E. Poer
J. C. Wilson
Bro
Ira V. Garrison
The Boy Is Right Diggers Bootlegger Mastermind
In dialogue a town bemoans Bill Simpkins as a bootlegger while Diggers calls him a bootlegger, framing local tension over illegal liquor activity. The Goat questions the claim, prompting a terse exchange about guilt and public perception.
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Diggers
Bill Simpkins
Goat
Merry Wives Club Hosts Chicken Fry On Col lier Lawn
The Merry Wives Club held a family chicken fry on Mrs. H T Collier’s lawn due to heavy rain that canceled the Alamo Grounds picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs H F Collier Dr and Mrs Jim Camp Mr and Mrs Elmer Johnson Mr and Mrs Tom McClure Mesdames W M Garlic W W Runnels Sid Rowden and B R Stine and families also Miss Celia Pruett Goldie Wilhite of Fort Worth and Mr Bill Dean.
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Merry Wives Club
H. T. Collier
Alamo
H. F. Collier
Jim Camp
Elmer Johnson
Tom McClure
W. M. Garlic
B Y P U Picnic At Alamo Playgrounds
The B Y P U held a Friday evening picnic supper at the Alamo Playgrounds. Chaperones were Miss Ella Morrison Mrs Oates and Mrs Mable Beauchamp. Attendees included Mary Ward Isyl Alexander Catherine Armstrong Evelyn Bowie Claralu Beauchamp Helen Hudson Mary Catherine Couch Annie Evelyn Roberson Harrison Baker Harrison Brawley Beauchamp.
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Alamo
Ella Morrison
Oates
Mable Beauchamp
Mary Ward
Isyl Alexander
Catherine Armstrong
Evelyn Bowie
Claralu Beauchamp
Helen Hudson
Mary Catherine Couch
Annie Evelyn Roberson
Harrison Baker
Harrison and Brawley Beauchamp
Night Hawks Bridge Social Hosts Night of Games
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hudson Jr. hosted a Night Hawks bridge evening with guests including Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bell, Mr. and Mrs. F. Manahan, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Anderson, Captain and Mrs. W. W. Dean, and Mesdames Mable Beauchamp, Ethel Reynolds and Della Bell. Mrs. Dean won high score after a salad course.
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W. D. Hudson, Jr
Hawks
C. A. Young
Clarence Bell
F. Manahan
F. H. Ryan
H. R. Anderson
W. W. Dean
Mesdames Mable Beauchamp
Brack Opens New Store and Repair Shop
W E Brack enters business with a store and repair shop selling new and second hand goods plumbing and general repair and exchange services. The business opens August 1 in Reeves County Abstract Co building with a promise of full repair capability and customer satisfaction.
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W. E. Brack
Brack
The
Mercantile Co
Reeves County Abstract Co
Moorhead to Open New Café Next Week
Mrs Moorhead of Pe cos plans a modern cafe in the building beside Mrs Kelton's Millinery Shop. Jim Wright is installing the cafe with a large counter and fixtures as they prepare for a first week opening.
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Mrs. Moorhead
Boy Oscar Hoeff of Saragosa Killed by Flywheel
Oscar Hoeff five, son of Mr and Mrs Rudolf Hoeff of Saragosa, was accidentally killed Wednesday at his grandfather J W B Williams home when a flywheel on a hay press struck him in the head. He was playing near the barn and the wheel broke loose, crushing the skull and killing him instantly. Our sympathy goes to the bereaved family.
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Oscar Hoeff
Rudolf Hoeff
Saragosa
J. W. B. Williams
Red Rover Kids Fire Rescue At Stephens House
During a heavy downpour a short circuit sparked a fire at W. F. Stephens house. Kids fled shouting Fire as Pink Bell known as Red Rover raced to the blaze and doused it with a bucket of water before the firemen arrived, causing only minor water damage.
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W. F. Stephens
Red Rover
Pink” Bell
Rover
Dante's Inferno to play at Rialto Aug 3 4
Rialto lines up Dante's Inferno as the fastest big release for Monday and Tuesday August 3 and 4. The production depicts Dante's descent into Hell with Beatrice, offering scenes beyond ordinary cinema. Kansas City premiere drew full houses at $1 and Houston set box office records.
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Dante
Hell
Beatrice
Korn
Kansas City
Texas
Shubert Theatre
Houston
Studebaker Foresees Record Year Amid Strong Second Quarter
President A R Erskine forecasts the biggest year for Studebaker with second quarter sales up 49 percent to 42 046 cars from 28 152 year ago. April May and June each show gains and 1925 June up 112 percent. Net profits for the quarter may exceed 6 million dollars as capacity operations continue at all plants.
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Studebaker Corporation of America
A. R. Erskine
Woman questions location of stylish stranger
A witty exchange in a comic strip features Mrs Fiske admiring a tall woman’s clothes and asking where she lives. Mr Cynic retorts with a sharp line suggesting the woman lives beyond her husband’s income.
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Mrs. Fiske
Mr. Cynic
Oil Field Activities Highlight Fishing Jobs and Wells
The Wheat Well and others report fishing for lost gear and drilling progress in a quiet week. Grisham Well at 1720 feet shows steady work. California Well seeks a 15 inch bit at 995 feet. Wheat Well awaits baiter at 3942 feet after tool arrival. Bell Well tests oil and gas with a pumping tube. Pure Oil Co orders equipment for upcoming spudding. rain hinders updates from Lockhart & Co.
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Pees
Grisham
Sun-Gulf Co
California
Standard Oil Co
Weill
P. V. Petroleum Co
Sulphur Not Needed for Texas Soils
The Progressive Farmer argues Texas soils do not require sulphur as a fertilizer. It states nitrogen and phosphoric acid are the essentials, with nitrate of soda and sulphur of ammonia as sources, and acid phosphate providing both phosphoric acid and sulphur. It warns against sulphur propaganda and cautions it wastes money that is better spent on nitrogen and phosphoric acid.
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Texas
Qualifying Employment Chief Seeks Steady Hard Driving Man
A recruitment pitch emphasizes the need for a relentless, unwavering worker who stays the course regardless of obstacles. A respondent responds with confidence, declaring readiness to drive a truck and meet the demanding standard.
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Amerigan Telephone & Telegraph
Aso
A. T. &T. ‘Ypany
Barstow
A. M. Dick
Baptist Church
H. H. Johnson
Kenneth Slack
A. B. Chapin
RED Rover Kids
Rialto
Pure Oil Co
Culberson County
Well of Lockhart & Co
C. L. Lockhart
el Paso
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