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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1924
Page
3
A Texas Centennial committee recommends a year long educational campaign to teach Texans about Texas history and progress. The plan aims to foster state pride and support for a future commemorative exposition, with an estimated cost near 100000 dollars to engage a diverse population across the state.
Column notes the fall turkey trade in Brownwood with an estimated crop value of 400 000 to 450 000 dollars. Reports show Brady and San Saba shipping heavily. Cuero is a leading market with several towns relying on turkeys for bank statements. Turkey growers are paid and pickers earn 3.00 to 10.00 dollars daily during shipping.
Counties shipping turkeys have become large producers of chickens and eggs with steady year round demand. Poultry work is handled mainly by women and children on farms and does not reduce cotton and corn output.
The State Board of Water Engineers said engineering crews will survey the Pecos River within three weeks to map a 200000 acre irrigation project near Red Bluff. The dam will be located 22 miles by river below the New Mexico line and 15 miles by air from the boundary with exact site to be chosen after surveys.
The article highlights rising interest in textile production in Texas amid strong cotton yields. It notes favorable factors including low gas, lignite, and water costs, a temperate climate, and overall advantageous conditions for expanding the textile industry in the state.
In comparison with Northern mill centers, Texas benefits from closeness to world markets and favorable access to raw materials, supporting cotton and woolen goods manufactured in the state.
Austin in 1924 letters ask county and city superintendents to submit opinions on basal texts. A blank forms return by December 1 1924 with reasons for keeping or changing texts. Teachers should write single sided letters on 8.5 by 11 inch paper per subject and urge local press publication.
A distinguished group of US university educators will assist the State Teachers Association in arranging the program for the annual convention in San Antonio from November 27 to 30. Notable speakers include Dr George Works Cornell University Dr James P Hosic Columbia University Dr Edwin Seligman Columbia University Dr F J Kelley University of Minnesota Dr J L Henderson University of Texas and Supt S M N Marrs State Department of Education. Each speaker will deliver messages of wide interest to Texas teachers.
Gulf Production Company California Oil Company and Marland Oil Company have leased the Baker White & Company ranch of 40 000 acres. Gulf Production now controls most University land in Pecos County, with another 20 000 acres from Baker White enhancing holdings near 100 000 acres. Other major investors include Transcontinental Oil California Oil Arkansas Fuel. Marland may expand around Fort Stockton. Drilling on Transcontinental well section 41 and Arkansas Natural Gas Company well section 11 reported very satisfactory. Local social notes include visits and a new baby born to Rev J E Fuller and wife.
The Federal Council of Churches urged nationwide newspaper advertising to call people to the church. The commission on evangelism asked business offices to cooperate and place ads, extending beyond church notices to reach those who never enter a church.
Dr Jowett urges zealous defense of central evangelical doctrines while preserving proportion and love. He says the Spirit of the Lord Jesus alone clarifies the atmosphere, removing suspicion and anger to enable fruitful ministry.
The next examination for a Teacher's Certificate will be given on December 5 and 6. Those who have not registered should do so at once.
A roundup of Texas developments includes a $100,000 Y M C A building contract in Breckenridge, plans for a $250,000 educational building at Gaston Park in Dallas, and 125,600 barrels daily oil from the Corsicana district. Other items note citrus expansion along the Rio Grande, school bond approvals, road and housing projects, and new townsite openings, with activity across Austin Dallas Houston Fort Worth and Port Arthur.
Notice to witnesses for Reeves County Texas district court states the State of Texas v Arthur Hayes in El Paso is continued until January 7 for trial. All witnesses must appear.
The Pecos Valley Bank of Bela Avant along with E. B. Kiser W. W. Dean and A. B. Bryant face trial on December 15. All witnesses are ordered to appear and be on hand per the notice signed by H. G. Russell.
The philosopher Ed Purdy notes that times change yet truth holds with a modern twist. He quips that the current wolf at the door is an automobile, signaling changing pressures and new realities in daily life.
A reflection on conscience choosing actions based on its training. It warns that an improperly taught conscience may mislead, urging careful moral guidance through good instruction and example.
For sale notices list permits issued for sections around James E. Bowen 1101 Montana El 14 Block 2 W N Rylands near Paso Texas listings include oil and gas rights in Loving County with other nearby sections. Advertisements note permits just issued.
A 1900s advertisement touts Calotabs as an overnight remedy for colds flu and sore throat. One or two tablets at bedtime reportedly clear symptoms by morning with no salt restriction or diet impact. Sold in original sealed packages for ten cents or thirty-five cents with a money back guarantee.
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