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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1923
Page
7
A 1923 essay by Richard Lloyd Jones argues that-work defines worth and character. It extols constant effort, rejects idleness, and claims work blesses life, builds history, and expresses faithfulness to progress.
A reflective piece on discipline and steady work stressing common sense over theory. It warns that laziness and indecision hinder progress, urges precision and persistent effort, and favors practical, cautious labor over leaving outcomes to luck.
A etiquette column replies to readers on proper walking position beside a lady near the curb and who should invite calls. It states the man should walk on the side nearest the curb and explains regional differences in inviting a gentleman to call, advising patience and a polite second meeting to extend an invitation.
The Woonsocket Masonic Club invited the Knights of Columbus to a social gathering to promote fellowship. The Knights declined and asked for a postponement without a date. The club president canceled arrangements and cited disappointing response amid rumors of higher authorities opposing fraternization.
The article argues America has turned from reliance on foreign capital to domestic expansion, with iron and steel at capacity postwar and industry-wide gains. It calls for letting economic law operate, warns against special farm relief, notes farm price recovery as key, and critiques policy meddling that harms farmers and infrastructure.
The text argues riches are not evil but the love and worship of money are. It cites Jesus condemning covetousness and misused wealth, notes wealth as a stewardship for God, and emphasizes using talent in service rather than layup of earthly treasures. It echoes the camel and needle image as warning to covetous Christians.
A laxative labeled LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN promises relief from habitual constipation within 14 to 21 days when taken regularly. The product claims to stimulate and regulate bowel action and notes a pleasant taste, priced at 60 cents per bottle.
The note praises ENTERPRISE printing as better than the rest, hinting at superior quality and reliability. It emphasizes dependable results and a strong reputation in the field.
Public sale of H C Roberson property by Reeves County Sheriff under alias order of sale. The engine, five horsepower, to be sold at Pecos County Court House on November 6, 1923, between 10 AM and 4 PM for cash to satisfy a debt of 108.25 dollars with costs. Publication required in Pecos Enterprise for three weeks.
Public sale announced under an Order of Sale of 1923 for Kenneth Slack and B Ramsey on a car in Loving County. A separate Reeves County district suit seeks payment on 260 000 dollars in bonds with 6 percent interest and a tax lien on Sub-block 221 Reeves County Texas with total taxes 110.45 plus penalties and attorney fees. The notice details delinquent years 1920 1922 and action to foreclose the tax lien and collect costs.
A staggered publication summons in Reeves County Texas calls Abner Davis and numerous named defendants to appear at the next District Court in Pecos on November 19 1923 to answer Pruett Lumber Companys petition in a case No 2360 about oil and gas prospecting on 570 acres in Reeves County with details of prior contracts and leases dating from 1916 to 1918 and involving multiple parties and properties.
Citation issued before November 1925 requiring W. W. Briggs to appear November 1925 to answer a petition filed October 13 1923 by Reeves County Water Improvement District No. 1. District alleges delinquent taxes on 40 acre tract in Reeves County Texas to cover $64 tax plus penalties and attorney fees and seeks judgment and collection with interest.
Public notice summons defendants J S Wynne and Philip Claudy in two Reeves County Texas suits filed October 13 1923 for tax liens on land in Section 98 Block 13 H and G Ry Co. area. Details include delinquent taxes 1920 1921 1923 totals and interest with intent to foreclose liens.
Publication issued November 15, 1923 in Reeves County Texas District Court No. 2366 concerning Allen Finch defendant and Reeves tiff. The action seeks delinquent taxes and related penalties for Sub-block 33 in Swenson Land Company subdivision, listing 1915 1922 tax amounts and interest. Public notice states summon before next regular term at Pecos Texas on November 19, 1923.
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