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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1923
Page
4
In last week’s ENTERPRISE the temporary editor J G Crawford shows it is possible to publish a timely issue without the boss. He prints well and writes deftly and could take editorial breaks if a friend or creditors help cover the costs. The owner’s absence does not prevent timely delivery and praise surrounds Crawford’s effort.
The Texas and Pacific Bankhead road east of Pecos is steadily improving with a dozen road camps between Pecos and Big Spring. Travelers face rough stretches where camps leave calechs and gravel, but work on the Mona han sands advances, with about a half mile of rough sand remaining before the route is packed and ready, promising smooth travel soon.
A prose sketch praising country life and natural wonders as superior to urban feats. The piece highlights forests hills fields and farm life as genuine poetry and nourishment. Jeff Emmons of Paradise in Sash country is credited for rekindling memories of old days and sharing rural foods and sights.
A Hon ey Grove Signal reflection praises dogwood trees, lake perch, goats, wild flowers, birds, and playful animals as gifts of beauty. The piece questions why people isolate themselves in dingy prisons where only the press hum and flies visit, urging appreciation of nature’s wonder.
A quote from American Magazine argues workers should judge success by personal effort and outcomes rather than reliance on the Boss. It emphasizes daily productivity, self-improvement, and whether one has earned their salt, regardless of titles or pay.
A political note extols Henry Ford as a radical reformer who could rally Democrats and common folk alike. It credits him with offering affordable innovation and a car that outpaces luxury models, arguing he can lead Washington away from a perilous future.
The Mineral Wells Index notes a humorously wide claim that a nation borrows many things including numerals, calendars, banking, fashions, and language. It observes borrowed time from business for leisure and borrowing trouble passed to others, implying a light cultural reflection.
Governor Neff vetoed all general appropriation bills totaling 39 million dollars. He cited revenue shortfalls of about 8 million and urged the Legislature to reconsider to keep the state on a paying basis. Vetoed amounts include departmental 6.67M eleemosynary 7.24M educational 11.90M rural aid 3.0M emergency school aid 6.0M judiciary 3.235M miscellaneous claims 0.829M supplemental 0.335M and a 2000 House concurrent resolution for eleemosynary institution engineer.
C B Hudspeth of the 16th District Texas asks Pecos Enterprise editor John Hibdon to publicize and distribute the 1922 Year Books to interested readers, noting he will send copies on request and has a copy sent under separate cover.
Report from a Japanese baseball game notes an umpire being licked by a spectator or participant. No injuries reported and authorities questioned a suspect as the incident drew attention to stadium security.
E A Hardy of Orland California extols the Southern Pacific train window as a companion film. The piece celebrates endless changing landscapes from desert blooms to Sierra Nevada peaks and Lake Donner, praising nature as a living cinema guiding science and imagination.
A big Rial special runs through Monday and Tuesday with the Ninety and Nine as the feature. The show includes special orchestra music and promises a thrilling performance for local theatergoers.
Mrs W L Ross and her son Bill and daughter Miss Callie left Tuesday in their car bound for Fort Worth for a month. George, a college student, will meet them there and return home with them.
United States export trade of leather boots shoes and slippers rose 35.5 percent in March 1923 to 616 427 pairs, with men's up 52.5 percent women's 3.2 percent and children's 78.3 percent. First quarter exports up 42.1 percent in volume and 36.9 percent in value from 1922.
The Orient Hotel Dining Room will open on Saturday May 26 1923. Meats priced at 50 cents. Breakfast short order served 6:30 to 7:45 a.m. Dinner from 12:00 to 1:45 p.m. Supper 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. 41-2.
A Friday lawn gathering at Captain and Mrs. W. W. Dean raised twenty one dollars in silver and three dozen books for the Carnegie library. Pecos residents enjoyed an outdoor program by local talent and the Ways and Means Committee thanked the public and helpers for music readings and support.
Local laundry listing advertises fast turnaround with affordable pricing and calls for customer calls to 210. It emphasizes prompt service and reasonable rates in a small classified-style notice.
A playful exchange features Penter recalling a story about a newspaper joke. Doda prompts continuation as the punchline about the famous riddle hints at a familiar pun.
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