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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1924
Page
6
Students compile a Pecos Public school note on class character traits. Seniors seek privilege and envy juniors while planning picnics. Juniors aim for big plans, sophomores drift, and freshmen struggle with appearances and exams.
On Monday Bobbie Dean and Bryan Stine lost to Morris Col lie and Milford Howard 6 2 6 0. Tuesday Fitzgerald and Lilley won 6 2 8 6, then Thurston and Adams were defeated 2 6 6 8 by the same pair. Charles and Thomas to face Gordon Stine and William Dean soon as possible with Pecos aiming for Midland eliminations.
The high school boys beat the fire boys 36 to 18 in the girls new gym. A Friday game in the old Dry Goods building between the first and second girls teams is planned with 5 and 10 cent admission to raise funds for a basketball.
Spanish II and Latin IV students held a symposium in the school dining room at noon on Thursday. The twelve participants and two teachers Miss Corley and Miss Slayton enjoyed sandwiches, salad, cake, fruit, and ice cream. Everyone had a grand time and hoped for another event.
A playful note describes a creature called the monster awaiting anyone who fails to reach an A average each half term. The piece frames it as a lighthearted, common fear that motivates study, and suggests it drives students to attend summer school as a helpful remedy.
George argues living in a sedan could work if no house is found. Willie rebukes the idea as impractical for guests. George jokes cops would leave cards, hinting at a social setting. Miss Slayton proclaims winter in Palm Beach like the Garden of Eden, while Wynona questions the level of dress.
Dorothy says the goldfish have not finished the water change from yesterday. Jane asks if Dorothy gave them fresh water.
A fragment shows Hoyt and Igor in a chiding exchange about a younger brother. The jokey, clipped tone hints at family familiarity and a moment of self reflection.
Mr. Van Kurls visited a residence to discuss world peace. He claims two worldwide talks prior and a third journey, and he has created a flag representing all nations for his peace plan.
A compact obituary note recalls a woman described as pure as snow who drifted from life. The piece notes her peaceful passing and leaves details sparse for readers.
February honor roll lists first through eleventh grade students from a Georgia school, naming many students by grade including Frank Antony Georgia Fae Duncan Stella Mae Card Doris Buchanan and others across grades one to eleven. Other names include Axton Bowie Brawley Beauchamp Francis Caroline Aileen Porter Marvin Cowan Mary Elon Hinkle Brawley Mitchell King and Jewel Hollebeke Georgia Johnson Mildred Ruhlen and more.
Three radio sets have run for months in the group with results labeled C D and E. The Fish boast a single devotee, their president. Juniors Heard Reynolds Till man Dardin and T Lilley suffer from the hobby with tired eyes. Joe Brown is the sole Senior operator. Thomas Lilley signed off at 2 30 a m after wrestling with his set for hours, asking Heaven for rest and promising to return Thursday night.
Miss Joetta Cowan celebrated a leap year birthday on February 29 turning sixteen. The party featured a 42 game, Cupid favors, cake, mints, fruit punch, and dancing with guests recalling witty exchanges and light roguish humor throughout the gathering.
A minister urges Bessie to donate her dime to missions. Bessie considers the idea but decides to spend the dime on ice cream, planning to have the druggist donate the cost to missions instead.
An old African American nanny endured a spoiled white child until she could no longer. She threatens in strong regional speech to derail the child’s train and switch its caboose, signaling a pivotal moment of frustration.
A witty classified ad promotes a car with bold line about the invention era. It pokes fun at drivers who dodge danger and those who don’t, inviting readers to buy the vehicle as a sharp, tongue in cheek deal.
Advertisement urges customers to seek Bayer Aspirin only with the Bayer Cross on packaging or tablets. It claims safety proven by millions and uses for colds headaches toothache lumbago neuritis rheumatism neuralgia and pain. It notes package contents pricing and distributor options.
A moving picture slide was tried out in the Study Hall Wednesday but could not be darkened. It was moved to the laboratory where the 6th and 7th grades enjoyed slides related to their lessons. A new voice was heard in the house during singing, likely from the Junior section.
Seventh grade boys and girls competed in spelling with the girls prevailing. The boys treated the girls to a river outing and a enjoyable wienie roast. Absences during snow were due to colds and sore throats, including Cleo Beckham and Floy Thurston. The class remains at a hundred in the room grade.
The editor of a country newspaper bears a ticklish role representing diverse town factions. He faces criticism whether backing drives like the chamber of commerce or opposing prohibition. Despite stinging feedback, the editor must stand firm as the town’s public voice.
A Southwest Wheat Grower lauds the paper as the town’s greatest asset and a source of broad community service and influence, noting its favorable impact, often uncredited, on local life.
The Commanding General, Eighth Corps Area, approves Edward Brownlee Posey of Pecos for admittance to the Citizen's Military Training Camp for 1924. Posey will attend the camp at Fort Sam Houston in August with all expenses paid by the Government.
A painter declares the work will be on the house as he lifts a paint can and begins climbing a ladder. The moment hints at an impending bargain or gesture linked to the ascent.
A short note promotes a home remedy claiming quick relief from cold symptoms using a laxative formula tabit gon the go on headache and works at.
An advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless remedy as a tonic for children with worms. It claims improved digestion and general health, promising a tasteful, color returning result after two weeks of use.
An old OCR fragment promotes Hayes Healing Honey salve for chest and throat rub to relieve coughs colds and croup. The copy mentions quick relief and instructs to ask a druggist for Hayes Healing Honey. It includes garbled names and numbers due to OCR.
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