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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
2
Carlsbad Cavemen defeated Pecos 9 to 4 at Firemen's Park after Pecos led 3 to 1 through six innings. Pecos boasted a fast infield and core players like Wicker and Shorty, while Carlsbad’s Fesler pitched well and Carlsbad shows potential with Red Lybrand seeking a catcher and a stronger roster to compete.
The Forestry Association urges a constitutional amendment to promote private timber planting though no action has occurred. Comanche hosts its first Jersey show May 7 under the chamber of commerce. Llano selects site for a 40 room hotel at 96000 dollars. Fort Worth records Tenth Annual West Texas Chamber of Commerce convention badges. A Pecos public sale advertises a Kissel Truck and body storage charges totaling 155 dollars, with sale scheduled May 26, 1928. Canyon and Hereford compete for Most Beautiful City, with a banquet by the loser’s chamber.
The Sherman Democrat parodies modern life noting Americans talk of church subscriptions and pedestrian rights while urban congestion and hospital ambulances claim reality. It jokes about misused vehicles, aging homes, and wealth tricks, quipping Lincoln’s line on fooling people before new riches.
The Enterprise authorizes the candidacy of Gilvie Hubbard of McCamey Upton County for State Representative in the 38th Legislative District covering Andrews Ector Jeff Davis Martin Midland Pecos Presidio Upton Winkler Reeves Loving Ward. Hubbard a Texan and 1917 Army Air Service veteran practiced law at Eastland and served in the District Attorney's office with many felony and misdemeanor cases disposed of, about 5 percent convictions in contested felonies.
Mr. Hubbard, a ten year practicing attorney with two years in Humble Oil and Refining’s legal department, seeks election to address land title issues and related local matters. He vows to devote his time to office duties. Amosco le planting indicates a promising crop.
Fort Worth reports prominent statesmen announced as principal speakers for the West Texas Chamber of Commerce WTCC Tenth Annual Convention. Coahoma records renewed affiliation with the West Texas Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs Mary J Hall of 1353 Park St reports buying Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription after other remedies failed for feminine weakness. She says the product restored health and she remains well. The ad targets women in Beaumont Texas with testimonial language.
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