Legion Commander Visits Pecos for Local Meeting
Carl Nesbitt of Mineola Texas department commander of the American Legion for Texas visited Pecos Monday. He met with local Legionaires at the hall, shook hands with business folks, and noted his strong record with the Legion. He attended the district convention at Lessa and was on a Pecos stop before returning home.
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Carl Nesbitt
Mineola
Texas
Erican Legion For
Ecos
Mr. Nesbitt
Legion
Bayless Earle After Texas Football Visiting Family
Bayless Earle former Texas football star spending the summer at Sul Ross. He and his wife Sunny visit his father this Monday. Oochey Earle another ex Texas star is ranching at Harry Hinkle place nearby.
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Bayless Earle
University If Texas
Sul Boss
Sunny
Earle
x-Texas
Harry Hinkle Place
Cowboys Drift Into Stamford for Texas Cowboy Reunion
Stamford prepares for the Fourth Annual Texas Cowboy Reunion opening July 3 lasting through July 5. Officials foresee 40,000 attendees, up 10,000 from last year, drawn by old-time cowboys, ranchers, and the rodeo featuring nonprofessional cowhands with prizes over 1400 dollars. Badges grant free rodeo admission to 55 plus members. events include calf roping, steer riding, and a cutting-horse contest with top ropers vying July 5.
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Stamford
Frank Rhoades
Throckmorton
Real Estate Transfers Chronicle Across West Texas
A series of conveyances records transfers in Reeves, Pecos, and Wickett areas. Deals include Merrill to Brocat L nine parcels, E W Acton to Ligon and miscellaneous tracts in Sec. 29 and Sec. 30. patent-based transfers to Conrad Wolf and Bryan Callahan patents. Albert Lakeford to Mattie Lee Perry in Mont Clair. Willie Harrison to Billie Harrison Andrews. Floyd Goodrich to Lawson and then Gaylord Goodrich in H&GN and H&TC plats. Masters & Cosden Oil Co. to Cosden Oil Corp for NW and SW quarters in Sec. 82 and adjacent acreage. May also note leases and subdivisions in Wickett and surrounding townships.
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E. W. Acton
S. E. Ligon
Bryan Callahan
Conrad Wolf
Albert Lakeford
Mattie Lee Perry
Mont Clair
Reeves County
Stunt At New Eatery Draws 150 Free Meals
Jim King opened a new restaurant last Saturday and offered free hot dogs and chili sandwiches. He reports about 150 people were served during the day.
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Jim King
Direct From Grower To You Kentucky Burley Tobacco
Kentucky Burley Tobacco promises premier flavor from rich soil and aged leaves. A bold sales pitch touts ripe mellow leaves and old fashioned fragrance, claiming unmatched quality and satisfaction from this product.
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Kentucky
Rich Ripe Old Fashioned Leaf
A promotional note advertises money saving price for 5 lbs of leaf tobacco for 1.00. The ad emphasizes a rich ripe old fashioned leaf offered at a low bulk price.
May Cotton Mills Output Soars In Texas
May production across 20 Texas mills jumped to 7,003,000 yards from 4,888,000 in April, a 45 percent rise and one of the highest monthly outputs since 1928. May sales reached 5,578,000 yards with only two exceptions, while unfilled orders climbed to 16,746,000 yards, a record backlog. Active spindles totaled 149,380 with 51,676,000 spindle hours.
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Austin
Bureau
Texas Mills
Why Get Up Nights Bladder Cleanser Ad
An ad promises a bladder cleanser containing buchu and juniper oil to relieve nighttime urination and urinary irritation. It urges requesting a 25¢ box from the druggist with a four day trial and money back if not relieved. Sold by Pecos Drug and Sanders Drug Co.
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Pecos Drug
Sanders Drug
Word of Caution For Celebrants on July Fourth Issued
Texas health officials warn July Fourth celebrants to avoid or carefully use blank cartridges and fireworks to prevent injuries. Emphasizing tetanus prevention, wound care, and prompt medical attention, the advisory also notes safe swimming with guarded pools and cautions against burns.
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Texas State Department of Health
Pecos Pioneer Henry Slack Photo Reprinted Across Texas
A photo of Pecos pioneer Henry Slack from the original Pecos rodeo in the 1900s circulated this week in the Texas News Police Service issue. The service distributes to 107 Texas newspapers and about 9 percent carried Slack's image, boosting Pecos rodeo publicity statewide.
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Henry Slack
Pecos
Texas News Police Service
Texas
el Paso
Waco
San Antonio
Houston
Hopper Tops at Pecos Rodeo with Fast Calf Tie
Bill Hopper won first money at the Bob Lewis rodeo in Pecos last Sunday. He tied his calf in 22.5 seconds, earning top prize and boosting his standings in the event.
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Bill Hopper
Bob Lewis
Pecos
Caution urged for swimmers and holiday driving safety
The article warns bathers to stay within depth and to begin artificial respiration immediately if drowned. It notes holiday traffic raises car crashes per Vital Statistics and stresses careful driving, proper road position, and functioning lights and brakes to reduce accidents.
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Gion
McCoy
Jimmie Alberts
Stamford Rodeo
Southwest
Reunion Grounds
Rodeo Arena
Nual Reunion
West Texas Refining Company
Burfor
OIL Ecos
Rie Was
R. I. Merrill Et Ux
Jnc. Brocat L
Willie Fk. Harrison
Billie Harrison Andrews
Loving County
Floyd Goodrich Et Ux
Lawson Goodrich Farm
F. N. Johnsons
Floyd
WD Masters & Cosden. Oil Co
Cosden Oil Corp
H&tc
H&tc K. M. Murchison
Ward County
Wb Sarl O. Linebaker Et
J. W. Johnson L
Wickett
M. Yell
Mildred L Greene
G. Houston Sur
Kentucky Burley Tobacco
Post
O. D
Independent Tobacco Growers Association
McClure Bldg
Frankfort, Ky
Southland Greyhound Lines
Paso
Big Spring
Abilene
Fort Worth
Dallas
Southland
Greyhound
Oak Street
J. W. Holder
Telephone Office
Atexas
Louisiana
the Security State Bank
Pecos, Texas
Sol Mayer
R. G. Middleton
Vic K. M. Regan
Clarence Bell
H. L. Holloway
Paul Dowling
Gunds ‘Oun Oy
G. Middleton
M. Regan
Tes Bell
Albert Sisk
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