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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
4
The item lists publication history and staff of the Pecos Enterprise and related local papers. It notes several title evolutions, consolidation dates, owners and editors, and retention of publishing cycles with subscription rates and filing deadlines.
The piece notes that diabetes, caused by pancreas destruction, may be fought by insulin. It cites Professor Beasley at Chicago University who destroyed and restored a rabbit’s pancreas. It discusses regenerative ideas and critiques denial of disease while emphasizing potential cures.
The passage discusses volcanic eruptions and lava flows forming new land at Mauna Loa. It notes soil formation by earthworms and progressive fertility creating grass, cattle grazing, and eventually humans producing works, moving humanity forward through geological time.
The piece argues that party rules undermine majority rule and thwart popular choice in presidential nominations. It critiques two third rule practices, dating back to 1844, as fettering the will of the people and signals that the National Committee senses a need to abandon outdated procedures.
Buckner of New York Life calls on World War veterans to reinstate and convert War Risk Insurance to permanent Government Life Insurance before July 2 1926. He cites liberal terms and low costs urging outreach to veterans with temporary or lapsed coverage to act now to secure policy benefits and protections.
The Church of Christ holds services every Lord's Day at 11 o'clock in Barstow Texas with regular weekly gatherings and worship.
Bible Study at 10 a m and Lord's Supper at 10 45 a m on Sunday. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 8 at the residence of G B Dillon. A welcome to all.
The Presbyterian Church lists Sunday School at 10 A M led by Supt G G Breen followed by Morning Service at 11 A M on the topic Who is my neighbor Evening service begins at 8 P M with The Two Souls presented The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 P M The Ladies Auxiliary convenes Tuesday at 345 with R A Dawson as pastor.
Fred P. Holt supervisor preaches at 11 a.m. Junior Missionary Society meets 2 30. League at 7 45 p.m. No evening service due to Union Memorial. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 30. The church invites with a message and a welcome. Walter H. Vanderpool, Pastor.
After Mrs. W. E. Brack contracted smallpox, Bryan vaccinated 225 people and quarantine was imposed for exposed individuals. About forty had already been exposed, but the outbreak was contained with no real danger. The public responded calmly and sought treatment, reflecting confidence in modern science and medicine.
Pecos ball club travels to Marfa for a Sunday showdown after winning 4 3 at Alkali Park in the first meeting. Marfa seeks revenge as Pecos aims to stay undefeated at home and keep Marfa from repeating last season’s wins. Jim King earns praise after Fort Stockton showing and leads the crowd and band efforts as Pecos fields a largely settled lineup.
Marvin Cowan is promoted to the grocery department manager at Pecos Mercantile Co. succeeding H. C. Ferris who resigned. Chas Allison takes Cowan's former warehouse management post after moving from the wholesale truck. William Adams becomes warehouse truck driver replacing Allison.
Mr and Mrs Buster Clayton went to Terrell last Friday to visit Mrs Clayton's parents. Buster returned to Pecos on Tuesday.
Bill Dean journeys to Kermit Monday to work in the Abstract Office of W. A. Priest. He is experienced in this line of work and will return Saturday in time for the next day's baseball game.
W. R. Cook, a mechanic at J. A. Hardy Garage, left for Heafer Arkansas to be with his brother John Cook who was shot in an argument over rent money. John Cook, 22, was shot three times and may die. He was wounded at 4 p m Saturday and is in Methodist hospital in serious condition. The assailant is jailed at Marion. A Thompson ambulance transported him to Memphis.
A Cleveland man died without kin and left a sixteen thousand dollar estate that has been turned over to the state. The report laments the complete disappearance of a family from the earth after centuries of existence.
A dying man reportedly left a half million dollar estate to his nurse in a handwritten will, and a jury later upheld the validity of the will and its distribution.
National Scout Commissioner Daniel Carter Beard, honorary Vice President of the Boy Scouts of America, is honored with two medals for distinguished youth leadership. The Bronze Buffalos and the Roosevelt Medal recognize his service and impact.
Local shop Maye's Cash Grocery offers round the clock rush order service with special attention to customers. The ad emphasizes availability all hours for quick pickups and deliveries.
Dr Monroe Slack, refractionist, announces office hours at the Post Office area in Pecos from June 3 to June 5 for all optical work. Call during these dates for eye attention.
W B Oates of Pecos Texas withdraws from the common law company or Trust Estate of Ira J Bell & Company. He claims no interest in the properties or assets.
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