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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1924
Page
1
The article argues that local advertising in a town newspaper builds a real city. It cites John L. Spurlin as a model of a successful business man who advertised heavily. Emphasizes newspaper circulation, quality print, and community publicity as catalysts for growth.
Sheriffs Wade and Kiser returned from Loving county after locating a large capacity still near the Texas New Mexico line. The suspected operator appeared next day, fled on horseback, and Wade shot his horse to halt pursuit. The officers burned the still and a wagon with mash and related items, praising joint law enforcement effort.
Pecos High School lists four girls in Texas Woman's College with Gladys Thurston elected Junior class rep to the Legislative Board. Thurston holds multiple offices and activities, Lucille Thurston is a sophomore active in clubs, Anna Boles prepares for an A B degree and basketball, with sister Edna also attending T W C.
The column argues subscribing for the local paper boosts towns and benefits advertisers. It notes that business owners can easier gain subscribers by personal approaches and shares an example of a merchant in a small town consistently adding about 50 new subscribers monthly, claiming it benefits both the paper and the business.
The revival at the Church of Christ began Tuesday evening with strong attendance and high cooperation. Evangelist Graham McMurray preaches compelling sermons praised by all, aided by H. A. Shaw who directs music and enhances the services. Both men are praised for their conduct and effectiveness. The piece urges everyone to attend to gain spiritual benefit and to fill the church to overflowing in upcoming services.
The Forest Service plans to distribute thousands of mule deer from the Kaibab National Forest in northern Arizona to reduce an overabundant herd facing starvation. Applicants pay crate and transport costs about 35 dollars per animal. shipments go east of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountains to avoid introducing deer to unsuitable regions.
Henry Leopold returned with his bride Miss Mildred Brown from Stanton. He now runs the boot and shoe shop of the late Herman Heisterman in Pecos. Reared in Odessa he is held in high esteem. The Enterprise offers best wishes for the couple.
J W Drane as Reeves County Democratic fundraising chairman appeals supporters to raise a $400 quota for John W Davis presidential campaign. He urges each member to donate a dollar and asks for larger gifts from those able, requesting mail contributions from men and women alike.
On September 8 1924 Reeves County Commissioners Court unanimously ordered that owners of sign boards placed on county highway rights of way be notified by publication to remove them within a reasonable time. If not removed, the Highway Department agent is authorized to remove the boards.
D E Breed executive secretary of the Texas Public Health Association describes tuberculosis as a costly disease for mankind. He cites 1923 U S deaths at 106000 and about 954000 active cases, noting two and a half years shaved from life and per-person community losses exceeding 250 dollars yearly. In Texas 5 million people face over a billion dollars in losses, with patients under care about two and a third years on average. Death rates in registration areas dropped from 200 to 97 per 100000 between 1924 and 1922.
A fragment from a historical column notes charity phrases and criticizes women workers for helping cannibals, implying duties at home and hinting at social tension surrounding charitable efforts.
Dome No 1 drilling resumed after ten day delay due to boiler failure. Two boilers torn down and reconstructed. drilling now under way with prospects to eight and a quarter inch casing and water shutoff next week. Dome No 2 depth five feet shallower than Bell well. Dome Drilling Syndicate confident of a good producer. Wheat Well operations ongoing with no disclosed details. Teyah Bell well to be fished and cleaned and readied for operation.
Mrs. H Roberson president of the Twentieth Club opened the year with an afternoon meeting at her suburban home. Members recalled summer vacations, discussed local civic issues, and voted to cooperate with Mayor Toll y on fire protection and clean-up week. American Literature lessons were assigned for the year.
A historical appeal urges Americans to embrace majority rule via the ballot. It cites declining turnout from 1896 to 1912 and compares 1900 and 1908 participation. Authorities warn against manipulating unthinking voters and urge registration and voting as a civic duty. A separate note mentions Ma Ferguson and Texas Democrats backing her to lead for two years despite debate.
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