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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1923
Page
4
The Enterprise asserts its support for Pecos Chamber of Commerce efforts and rebuts claims of favorable donations and commissions. It defends its commitment to readers and editorials, while criticizing alleged biased practices in regional printing and advertising.
The En TERPRISE editor asserts that the paper’s opinion pieces are personal reflections cannot be bought or traded for, emphasizing editorial independence and integrity.
The article notes ticket numbers 035382 and 055677 lost fifty dollars for not keeping their tickets handy while the first draw occurred. Third winner 062429 was Miss Jane Looby, present and taking the grapes. 003695 drew second prize. The piece urges subscribing to the ENTERPRISE for future weeks.
The article argues special prices and advertising will pull crowds to Pecos on trade days, noting advertising is a powerful pulling power. It forecasts low attendance for December 24th drawing to win the Ford, while promising wide notice of prior ticket drawings and the fifty dollar prize claim.
The Enterprise features writings by Mary Johnson Posey noted for clarity and charm. Readers are drawn to her engaging storytelling and thoughtful commentary across multiple pieces published recently.
The Enterprise praises a forthcoming article on Fredericksburg's founding, calling it a splendid and intensely interesting human interest piece. It highlights a versatile writer whose future columns are expected to be equally engaging and instructive for readers familiar with the history and newcomers alike.
The Pecos Chamber of Commerce calls for collective effort to improve the town. It notes mistakes occur in individuals and firms, but prudent leaders are replaced and progress depends on cooperation to make Pecos bigger and better.
The article envisions Pecos becoming a producing oil center followed by the Red Bluff reservoir project. It predicts irrigation of 150000 acres along the Pecos Valley, with farmers and truckers prospering and homes and farms remaining affordable before a long future of growth.
An editorial urges caution as global turmoil and domestic tensions rise. It warns against factionalism and social upheaval, insisting peaceful progress depends on individual thought and avoiding reckless clamor. The piece recalls America’s founding diversity and the Constitution as a shield of personal freedom.
Harrison Times of Arkansas laments rising nationalism and disorder in America postwar. It warns of contempt for law and spread of propaganda risking Bolshevism, urging serious thinking to restore confidence and tolerance within the nation.
A pamphlet urges readers to inspect roads for raveled surfaces and uneven ridges and to write letters to the responsible officials. It argues most road officials respond to public pressure and this newspaper can help by publishing reports if officials ignore repeated notices.
The American Road Builders Association will stage the largest exposition and convention in Chicago January 14 to 18, 1924, featuring road related firms and models from the Bureau of Public Roads and the National Highways Association. State and county highway officials will attend, with special railroad rates offered. Our newspaper may send a representative to cover the event.
A 30x3 Oxford X tire was lost on upper Barstow road and a liberal reward is offered if returned to the ENTERPRISE office. Also reference to window glass by W A Hendricks and a 6-St tf note.
Piles treated with PAZO OINTMENT promise relief in six to fourteen days. If relief fails, druggists refund the purchase price after the first application or treatment.
Mrs Stine notes a display of handmade articles showcased at Miss Poe’s millinery shop. The brief greeting underscores a local shop exhibit and indicates Mrs Stine’s endorsement of the display. Generated for a historical newspaper item with a cordial civic tone.
The item hints at romantic tension as Jerry Smith avoids Widow Tillie who reappears as an old flame making him uncomfortable. The phrasing implies social entanglement and public interest in their history.
An old advertisement claims Groves Tasteless tincture tones the blood and improves digestion to expel intestinal worms in children. It promises a healthy color and general wellbeing after two to three weeks of regular use. The tonic is described as pleasant to take.
Modern science offers Calotabs a de-nauseated calomel tablet. One nightly Calotab with water cures biliousness headaches and indigestion with no griping or nausea. Sold in sealed packages 35 cents for large family and 10 cents for small trial. druggist refunds if not delighted.
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