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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1923
Page
4
Historical Pecos papers merged dates and publishing details list editors rates and deadlines. The item outlines consolidation of Pecos Valley News Pecos Times Enter and current subscription terms with office in Pecos Texas and posting rules.
A stiff norther and cloudy skies drive residents to wear coats and sweaters. Pecos trade buyers receiving Ford car tickets printed by a Fort Smith firm criticize the imprint issue and question why Pecos printers, with a $20,000 shop, could not produce the tickets locally.
Three young men in Rule drank bootleg fluid and quickly suffered fatal and near fatal effects, one dead in five minutes, another unconscious within three, the third critically ill. Similar incident at Sulphur mines near Orla and Carlsbad in Indiana. Officials warn to shun bootleggers or face dire consequences.
A locally produced newspaper plans a home friendly format designed for broad readers. Editors promise clear sections, readable type, and practical news coverage suitable for households seeking reliable daily updates.
Tom Garrard of Midland was sworn in Wednesday as assistant attorney general in the court of criminal appeals. He succeeds R G Storey who resigned to return to private practice in Tyler. Garrard, a local familiar figure, is supported by many friends across the region who expect him to excel in his new role.
Interest in Pecos oil development revives as River and Trans-Pecos wells gain attention. Bell and Ramsey progress is slow, but investors remain hopeful that the two fields will soon come into the limelight and pay off for those who hold firm.
The American Bar Association committee on citizenship estimates 1.5 million Reds in the country from anarchists to socialist professors, including I W W and constitutional overthrowers. They note 3 million spent on radical propaganda and 5 million reading radical papers, urging enforcement and safer laws amid World War era unrest.
The Enterprise reports on a city incident where City Marshal O Nea l faced criticism over a tourist's claim of uncivil conduct. The mayor finds the marshal civil and faults no one, with the editor pledging a constructive, noncon frontational stance and continued publication leadership.
Ballinger Texas Sept 29 It is claimed that Winters eighteen miles north of here probably holds a world record for cotton ginning in towns of its class The gins at that place are turning out an average of 500 bales per day and on Wednesday of last week ginned 558 bales There are seven gins in Winters and the 1920 census gives the town 1500 population Winters is a town in Runnels county about the size of Pecos With the Red Bluff reservoir and the valley covered with homes along the Pecos river under this project there is no visible reason why Pecos should not enjoy such an era of prosperity as is Winters today and it would be every year since we would have no dreaths.
An American Forum piece argues Germany remains embittered after World War I. It claims Germany delayed surrender, persisted with aggression, and burdened by defeat, harming global efforts to return civilization to prewar conditions.
A 1919 era viewpoint argues Germans in America faced sympathy due to belief the war was driven by the German military clique led by a figure like William the Sprinter. It contends Germans abroad stayed productive after the war while profiteers looted, and predicts future upheaval to restore prosperity and curb profiteering.
Notice seeks a team of young mules or horses built for service and invites contact at Pecos stock pens on Friday and Saturday October 12th and 13th. Signed E. Hall. Also a brief reference to window glass by W. A. Hendricks.
Complete stock of horses mares and colts offered at seven fifty to ten dollars per car load. Heavier blocky mares and mules also priced cheaply. Investigate bar gains and first come first served. For details write or wire Strain 1 and Montgomery Carlsbad New Mexico.
A note from E. L. Collings Insurance Co. credits readers for efforts that led to reduced rates and refunds on premiums and solicits continued engagement with the insurer.
A brief notice states the Orient Hotel serves meals priced at 50 cents. The item notes value and location, highlighting affordable dining at the hotel.
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a refined calomel tablet that eliminates nausea and danger. One tablet at bedtime with water provides a good night's sleep, a clean liver, and a big appetite next day, with price 35 cents for large and 10 cents for small. Your druggist offers a money back guarantee.
Ten acre lease north of the Toyah Bell well and 160 acres near Floodwell in East Culberson county offered by C E Sturdevant of Burkburnett Texas. Also 40 acre drilling contract tracts 45 47 49 and 51 Section 86 Block 33 H T C By Co Survey Loving County Texas. Lease date January 1920 five year term one dollar per acre rental. Located between Bell and Toyah Bell wells with title guaranteed and rent paid to January 1924. Write J A Law Los Angeles California.
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