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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
4
A chronology notes Pecos Valley News from 1887, Pecos Weekly Times and Reeves County Record origins, and consolidations into Pecos Gusher in 1921, The Enterprise and Gusher in 1925, with 1910 and 1912 origins and 1921 1925 milestones.
A reflective piece compares slugs used in printing to people who gain new experiences but retain a familiar exterior. It recalls slugs kept in a rack for repeated use and others suited for editorial revision, illustrating the cycle of renewal and obsolescence in a newsroom.
The Enterprise proclaims a half holiday to mark a semi annual paper anniversary. The office boy washes windows, inviting readers to rub the glass and check for cleanliness while the paper boasts superiority over rivals.
The article notes establishment of a division of cooperative marketing in the Department of Agriculture. It cites meetings between Secretary Jardine and cooperative leaders, aiming for cooperation with sellers rather than direct policy control. Debates focus on domestic sales over exports and fears of government influence persist.
The text argues against snap judgments on a vital issue and warns that government domination of agriculture is unacceptable. It suggests exploring price stabilization aid that avoids special legislation and overt subsidies.
Washington reports say the Navy returned funeral bills for fourteen Shenaminah crash victims to Lakehurst with no funds to cover them. $150 per man was used at the scene. additional burial costs were sent to the Navy but remain unpaid. The piece condemns red tape and calls the situation a national disgrace.
As of Thursday 3:00 pm, M W Collie estimates at least three fifths of the Pecos area cotton remains unharvested. The Electric Gin has produced 868 bales this period with about 1,500 bales still to be gathered, totaling 2,350 bales for 1925. The Compress and Fumigating Plant operates daily to handle shipments, with imports including Rio Grande Valley cargo and Las Cruces stock. The Cotton Oil Mill is ramping up, purchasing seed for cake and oil and readying machinery for full production.
Local church listings outline service times and events for Church of Christ First Methodist First Baptist and related youth groups in Pecos Texas. Notices note visitors and residents including Vanderpool Gar rison Andrews Haley Tudor Bryan Lockhart and company leadership. call to subscribe to the Enterprise.
Midland suffered a 13 to 0 football defeat at home on November 11 with standout players Bryan Weatherby Stine and Hall. Pecos won the girls game 27 to 12, highlighting Midland’s effort despite larger Pecos players.
Mr and Mrs Orville Greer announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday November 11. The infant weighs seven pounds seven and a half ounces and is in good health. Mother and baby rest well. The baby is named Wilma Nadene and receives best wishes from the Enterprise.
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