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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1928
Page
7
A physician valued for aiding humanity left a lasting record. Dr R V Pierce studied medicine and herbs, creating Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription. The tonic helps women with pain and nerves, available as tablets or liquid at local stores.
Officials warn that flying kites near electric wires is extremely dangerous and can cause grave injuries or cross circuiting. Metal framed kites are prohibited in some cities, but the advisory urges using open spaces away from crowded areas for safe play.
An ad proclaims most indigestion stems from stomach acid and fermentation. It promotes Pape’s Diapepsin as a fast neutralizer and healer, urging readers to buy a 60 cent package from their druggist and enjoy meals without fear. A playful closing line cites a tiger threatening to stripe a mule, attributed to Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
The Department of Commerce reports U S coffee imports dropped by about 500000 bags last year, totaling 10940500 bags including Hawaii and Porto Rico shipments. Value fell 17.5 percent from 1926, and per capita consumption stands at 12 pounds. 1926 12.5 lbs, 1925 10.9 lbs, 1924 12.2 lbs.
By order of the Reeves County District Court a tax judgment against Edna Baughman leads to a public sale. Sheriff I E B Kiser will auction the South 60 acres of Section 112 Block 13 H and G Railway Abstract 2550 in Reeves County Pecos City on the first Tuesday in April 1828 between 10 am and 4 pm. The Pecos Enterprise will publish the legal notice weekly for three weeks.
Exes from El Paso Barstow Pyote Balmorhea Pecos met at Mrs. Lilley’s Tuesday for the annual UT alumni banquet. J E Starley served as toastmaster and J Lee Bilberry spoke on the university union. Officers elected: President Wm Kerr, Vice Robert Miller, Secretary Jane Dean. The Eyes of Texas song was reaffirmed.
Mrs. G. W. Bushong of Bloomington Illinois reports in her home paper that Lithiated Buchu tablets relieved her bladder weakness after trying other treatments and surgery. The ad notes the formula is on the bottle and prices at two cents each, with Keller Laboratory and Peeos Drug Co listed.
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