Political Announcements in Democratic Primaries
The Enterprise notes candidates who have authorized their candidacy announcements for offices listed before their names, subject to the Democratic Primaries in July.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1928
Page
4
The Enterprise notes candidates who have authorized their candidacy announcements for offices listed before their names, subject to the Democratic Primaries in July.
An editorial from Pecos calls for broader city development as growth increases. It envisions more social activities, a community gym or Y, a swimming pool, a park, and luncheon clubs to foster interaction beyond business, encouraging Rotarians and Lions to participate in a more integrated civic life.
A reflective column praises generous donations by business people and citizens that funded roads and public works in west Texas. It argues philanthropy built roads, showplaces, and civic improvements, and that communities thrive when residents give freely without expecting rewards.
The piece muses on human nature and shared flaws. It cites a Midland Reporter story about Mr. Hogan investing in property and price rises in towns. It argues against overreacting to local issues and stresses common humanity, sacrifice, and the folly of fools.
Pecos Times dated Thursday March 15 1911 reports local affairs in Pecos City. Notable items include community updates, society notices, and brief notices of regional events. The page reflects early 20th century newspaper style with concise items and local reportage.
Perry Wagnon of the Balmorhea Mercantile Company was in town on business. W H Drummond took a early week trip to Toyah returning Monday. Mrs Pete Kennedy left for Carlsbad New Mexico for a short visit. Miss Lucille Leeman departs to visit friends and attend the Fat Stock Show in Fort Worth. J G Martin, formerly with Pecos Mercantile, returns home near Stanton to farm this year. Balmorhea public school closed for term. Misses McCarver, teachers, have returned home.
Monday morning a rear entry burglary at Reeves County Mercantile in Toyah yielded about 250 dollars in jewelry and clothing. A night man spotted suspects loading loot, notified the yard crew and sheriff. Deputies caught three suspects in Pecos, one blamed a third accomplice.
A 4 15 am blaze in Barstow Texas destroyed two insured buildings owned by the Fullerton estate and Zack Carr. The Fuller building housed Erwin and Dodson general merchandise with stock valued at 8500 and 6500 insured while the Carr structure housed Philip Smith a druggist with stock valued at 3000 and 1800 insured. Losses totaled 18000 with 13500 insured. Cause unknown. The article notes abolition of capital punishment as a lynching remedy and quotes editorials from the Houston Post Dispatch and Pittsburgh Gazette.
Sheriff of Reeves County announces sale of Lot 9, Block 16, Original Town of Pecos City, Reeves County Texas, due to a delinquent tax judgment. The sale is scheduled for the first Tuesday in April 1928 at the Pecos County Courthouse, 2 to 4 pm, to satisfy a $31.27 judgment plus costs, with rights of redemption and possible bid to the State if no bidders.
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