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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1926
Page
6
Two figures loom at press time a dog gnawing a bone and a newspaper man racing a deadline. The piece warns that delays at press time provoke imagined catastrophes, urging advertisers to avoid last minute copy and respect the newsroom’s critical start.
Ashop clerk limits balloon giveaways to one per child. A boy asks for a second, explains he has a sister who has a brother at home and wants a balloon for him. The child responds honestly, seeking a balloon for his sibling.
Dialogue shows a strained relationship where one partner asks why the other goes onto the balcony during singing. The reply indicates the balcony is used to signal to neighbors that there is no beating, highlighting domestic tension and a performative aspect of abuse.
A couple debates inviting Mr. and Mrs. Borgdom to dinner soon. He asks for the invitation while she inquires about dates they cannot attend.
A Miami Chief editorial urges residents to be vocal boosters for their towns, arguing strong local belief can persuade others to visit or relocate. It notes a limit to zeal but stresses honesty in promotion and encourages embracing booster culture for Miami.
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics finds higher average wages for hired farm labor in October 1926 than in October 1925 and 1924. Wages with board ranged from California’s $63 monthly to South Carolina’s $21, daily rates averaged $1.97 with board and $2.55 without board. Montana set the top daily with board at $3.20, while North Dakota led daily without board at $4.20.
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