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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1926
Page
7
Dear reader asks origin and taste of throwing rice and slippers at weddings. The answer traces roots to ancient Egypt and Hebrew customs and Anglo-Saxon ownership symbols, evolving to signify good luck today.
The Iron Horse comes to Rialto Theatre for two days. The big production portrays early American history with frontier scenes. It features U S Cavalry, a thousand Chinese and 800 Indians, over 2000 horses and 10 000 Texas steers, and previously ran on Broadway for six months at 2 00 admission.
Dialogue fragment shows a Sheik asking for a walk while the Sheba prefers riding part way. The exchange hints at a playful power dynamic in a coy vignette.
A piece by W. B. Storey, president of The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway System, argues that railroads must cut costs by more efficient operation to lower freight rates. Laws restricting train size or crew levels hinder efficiency and keep rates high, affecting all businesses.
An advertisement claims piano tuning for four dollars for one week with a note to leaves orders at the Enterprise Office and mentions F. M. Denton. The text also includes a curious line about a worried man with nine children who saves time by wearing socks that can be drawn on from either end.
A speaker recounts a gubernatorial race in Oklahoma. He recalls his Populist bid with humorous intent and notes a governor’s discouraging memory of a defeated friend. The narrative satirically lists exaggerated campaign actions and concludes with a lifelong attachment to Bull Durham tobacco.
Miss Annie Lou Proctor, a Covington toll operator, successfully placed a long distance call for a dredge worker on the Mississippi River. Despite the boat's uncertain location near Caruthersville, Memphis wireless helped deliver the message within 15 minutes, enabling a quick return voyage. Pecos Mercantile Co. Grocery Department.
Tax rolls 1921 to 1925 show delinquent taxes owed by Reeves County Abstract Company and others totaling 382.07 dollars. On the first Tuesday in June 1926 the sheriff will sell listed personal property at the Pecos County courthouse to satisfy the tax liens and costs.
Court notice requires Sheriff to publish this citation weekly for four weeks in Reeves County. Plaintiffs Judson Burch seeks to cancel and remove cloud from lease title related to 40 acres in Loving County. Defendants include Taggart and others. case No. 2518 set for November 22, 1926 in Pecos court.
The Justis Brothers finished four miles of street graveling this Tuesday with the city spreading the material. The community commends the effort as Pecos advances in street quality and recalls past mud and bog conditions.
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