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Newspaper

Pecos Enterprise

Location

Pecos, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1923

Page

5

Burkett Opposes Enactment of More Revenue Measures

Eastland Senator Joe Burkett says he will not vote for any additional tax measures until the governor acts on appropriation bills. He urges pruning 3 to 4 million dollars, insisting deficits are better than surpluses and that inheritance, gasoline, oil, sulphur, and delinquent tax laws will fund needed spending. He argues the legislature should adjourn and await clear need.

Neff Joe Burkett Eastland Senator Burkett Burkett Texas Austin Statesman

Spade Used in Taxi Driver Killing Traced to East El Paso Store

Barstow Texas district attorney Birge Holt says the murder weapon, a spade used to kill El Paso taxi driver W. W. Nixon two years ago, was bought at an East El Paso store by a man claiming to be a geologist. Sheriff H. J. Wade and Holt, along with others, traced Nixon’s last night stay and a ranch stop, with one suspect confessing and offering help. The investigation continues as police verify details and prepare the case for trial.

W. W. Nixon el Paso Birge Holt Barstow Texas H. J. Wade Ward County Clem Calhoun Wade Mr. Holt W. S. Ham Nixon East el Paso el Paso Times

Origin of Welsh Language Myth Told as Tower Tale

Detroit News recounts a humorous legend about the origin of Welsh tracing it to a mason at Babel who flung mortar, causing a man below to utter a surprised “What?” and speak Welsh for the first time, explaining the language’s guttural character.

Tower of Babel Detroit News

Local flowing well brings water to residence property

Rev C S McCarver reports a flowing well on his west town property providing ample water for all uses. The Orient Hotel Dining Room opens Saturday May 26 1923 offering meals 50 cents with breakfast 6:30 to 7:45 am dinner 12 to 1:45 pm and supper 6:30 to 7:45 pm.

C. S. McCarver Orient Hotel

Quick Results Want Ad Reminder

A brief note promotes using Enterprise ads for quick results. It urges readers to place want ads to achieve fast outcomes.

Mister Man

Go Ahead Let Truth Grow By Your Own Deeds

Motivational reflection urges personal responsibility and growth. It emphasizes that truth and freedom require ongoing effort, sacrifice, and usefulness. Do not rest on ancestry or wealth, but labor, contribute, and advance toward a future built by self-made effort.

Caesars Ag Song and Daughters of the Napoleon Victor Hugo

Tyler Commercial College Promotes Business Training

The notice urges high school graduates to enroll in Tyler Commercial College Texas for practical training in bookkeeping shorthand and more. It promises quick job placement within three to four months and offers a free catalog upon request.

United States Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas

Sheriff Sale Notice in Reeves County Texas 1923

The State of Texas Reeves County issues a sheriff sale by order of the Reeves County District Court dated June 1 1923 against J J McCasland for the sum of five hundred ninety seven dollars and thirty one hundredths.

Otto J. J. MecCasland B. Kiser Reees County Texas Reeves County Mt. Castle and Murrell Pecos City North Pecos J. J. McCasland Court House Pecos State of Reeves District Court

Philosophy and Temptation in a Cup of Water

A waki speaks of fixed hours and choosing virtues over poison. He urges filling a cup with Water and inviting Peace Contentment Love Faith Truth Goodness Harmony Beauty Kindness Health Gratitude Success Achievement Happiness Independence Prosperity to be taken in. He warns Spite Revenge Envy and Chicane to wrestle apart.

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W. W. Dean Pecos Mercantile Co E. F. Fuqua H. & T. C. By Co. Survey Loving County Bell Toyah-Bell Wells S. Harvard Blvd Los Angeles Calif Jersey Ezell I. E. Smith Edwin Vickers Pecos Valley State Bank Little Ex Pense Trace Spade Stillman Florence Leeds Peniateral Stillman The National City Bank N. Y Jay Leeds U. S New York Mistress of the Seas Boston Harbor Uncle John Delvin Widder Edmondson’s Fisk Garrett Peces GROVE E. W. Brove Frank Kelton
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