Pecos Trades Tie In On Friday And Saturday Dates
The note calls for attendance on Friday and Saturday October 20 and 21 to cover Pecos trades. Organizers emphasize being on hand for the events and related discussions.
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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1922
Page
4
Pecos Hens Move to Conference. Hope for Local Garden Peace
The article notes many hens from Pecos joined a conference last week and expresses hope the move will benefit those left behind by encouraging them to stay home and eat their own garden produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Pecos Flock Invades Ministry as Conference Sits
A good sized flock of chickens entered the ministry last week during the conference in session, while Pecos still has plenty to satisfy twice as large a crowd of Methodist preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Mayfield and Peddy Face Ticket Reversal Tactics
The piece argues Mayfield and his group failed to keep Peddy off the ticket and now Peddy may appear alongside Mayfield on the Democratic ticket. It claims backroom powers have influenced the process and suggests replacing current leaders with a staunch Democrat who will oppose any bolt to the KKK and defend true blue democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield
Peddy
MADE GOOD WOLF CATCH ENDS LONE PACK THREAT
Edwin Homan trapped five wolves in Culberson county last month ending a two to three year effort by locals. The pack caused an estimated twenty thousand dollars in ranch losses before Homan’s success, praised as the best single trapper work in eight years under the Bureau of Biological Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Landon
Bureau of Biological Survey
United States
Department of Agriculture
Edwin Homan
Culberson County
Landon
Homan
Mr. Landon
Hershenson well information notice from Chicago party
A Chicago reader requests information about the Hershenson well. The Enterprise will supply drilling details as available and does not endorse stock in any wells except Wheat So Well which it sees as a potential near site investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hershenson
Notice to Texas taxpayers on third income tax installment
James W. Bass, Collector of Internal Revenue Austin Texas, issues the third quarterly income tax installment for 1921 due by September 15. Failure to receive a notice does not excuse payment on time. Pay at Austin or branch offices in Waco Houston San Antonio or El Paso by cash, money order, or check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Bass
Internal Revenue
Austin
Ae Os
Texas
Waco
Houston
San Antonio
el Paso
Who's Who in the Telephone Directories
The Literary Digest in a recent vote assessed public sentiment on prohibition and the soldiers bonus by examining telephone directories for clues and patterns.
Digest uses telephone lists to gauge public opinion
The Digest assumes households with telephones reflect solid citizens while noting mobile people lack listings. It suggests many bootleggers appear under innocent business names like barber supplies, illustrating gaps in telephone directory sampling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digest
Southwestern Telephone News
August petroleum consumption highest for month on record
Domestic and imported petroleum use in August reached 50,817,000 barrels, a daily average of 1,639,258, exceeding July. Eight month total reached 370,802,000 barrels, while domestic production stood at 46,295,000 barrels, with imports offsetting a deficit and boosting crude stocks. Mexican crude stocks fell to 21,948,000 barrels as August ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Geological Survey
Mexico
Everyday Life in a Past Era Snapshot
Vivid vignette of rural life focusing on ordinary details. Mentions farm work, mail to farmers, candlelight reading, wages for young men and a hired girl, and a butcher’s small liver inclusion. Lacks formal events but paints social norms and daily routines.
Careful Crossing Campaign Urges Traffic Safety
A call to record railway crossing incidents urges drivers to study the data for a month. The piece cites 3000 automobile collisions at grade crossings last year, with over 2000 deaths and 3000 injuries, urging common sense and caution to prevent tragedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomases
Public Ownership Debate At National Electric Tights Association
Attorney General Harry Daugherty argues for public ownership benefiting the people while resisting municipal control. He claims the public owns more money in electric power than any utility except railroads and cautions against political or municipal ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Electric Tights Association
Harry Daugherty
United States
Government utilities show failures worldwide, says critic
The speaker argues that municipally owned and government run utilities fail financially and in service across every country. The claim emphasizes systemic issues in public ownership and calls for scrutiny of how these entities are managed and financed.
Public Service Company Aids Van Alstyne Water Crisis
The Texas Power & Light Company quickly aided Van Alstyne when its waterworks shut down by sending a motor from Waco to restore water supply. Manager Jack Apperson organized the response, drawing praise from local residents for the timely generosity. The firm provides light to Van Alstyne but has no local power plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Alstyne
Jack Apperson
Texas Power & Light Company
McKinney
Apperson
Waco
McKinney Courier-Gazette
Barron Shows Progress of the Gas Industry
W C Barron replies to an inquirer owning gas stocks amid a skeptical market adviser. Barron notes gas output rose 200 percent from 1901 to 1920 and that gas use shifted from illumination to heating and industrial uses. He cites lower costs and a Supreme Court decision on the New York 8 cent gas law as factors supporting a bright outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron's Financial Review
W. C. Barron
United States Supreme Court
New York
Oil Fields of North Central Texas Not Exhausted
The North Central Texas oil region shows remaining reserves as operators adapt to new pools and extend old fields. Geology must guide careful, patient development rather than speculative drilling, with better prospects as records improve and successful projects rise from persistent, informed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastland
Stephens
Texas
Ranger
Limited Geological Descriptions Hinder Newcomer in Region
The piece notes scarce published geology descriptions and says the US Geological Survey has issued only two bulletins No. 726-c Lacasa area and No. 736-c Wiles area in Stephens County. The bulletins cover areas possibly as developed as justified by oil costs and prices, but the facts apply to nearby regions and help lay a safe geologic foundation for current field geologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Geological Survey
Lacasa
Wiles
Stephens County
Sulphur Claims in Culberson Sold
Charles J. Lippman of New York City and Jules C. Litellier of South America bought the Fred G. Irby sulphur claims about 75 miles northwest of Van Horn in Culberson county. The deal stands as the county s largest mineral transaction in years amid a slow mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horn
Charles J. Lippman
New York City
Jules C. Litellier
South America
Fred G. Irby
Culberson County
Destructive Wolf Trapped By Hunter Bud Wedley
The Hanford wolf hunted for years was finally trapped and killed by hunter Bud Wedley near Olympia Washington. Stockmen estimate the loss at about $5000 as the wolf roamed miles of ranch land before being shot after dragging the trap seven miles. The skin and skull will be sent to the Biological Survey in Washington D C. Pecos Chamber of Commerce promotes Farmers Days events October 20 and 21 with special merchant sales and free entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Wedley
Hanford
United States Department of Agriculture
Olympia
Wash
Biological Survey
Washington, D. C
Pecos
Pecos Drug Co Rexall Store Sale Notice
Local notice announces a sale event at Pecos Drug Co and The Rexall Store running Thursday Friday and Saturday October 19 2021. The advertisement highlights discounted merchandise and store hours for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Drug Co
Rexall
Eight Itaska County Farm Club Members Find Success
Eight Itaska County youths who joined farm clubs and demonstrated livestock and crop projects for three to four years now show success. Four are in general farming, three growing certified potato seed, one a dairy farmer. Two study at Minnesota College of Agriculture, one pursues the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itaska County
Minn
United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota College of Agriculture
Money to loan on ranches and farms in West Texas
West Texas and New Mexico lenders offer loans on large ranches and farms as well as Pecos or El Paso business property. The advertisement promotes life insurance with double indemnity and disability clause, from B. T. Biggs, agent in Pecos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Texas
New Mexico
Pecos
el Paso
Best Company
Best
B. T. Biggs
Texas
Pecos Farmers Days Promoting Gift at Local Bank
Pecos invites visitors for Farmers' Days on Oct 20 and 21, 1922. The Pecos Valley State Bank Farmers' Bank offers a $10 gift to a visitor who stops by. Visit Pecos and be welcomed by the community and bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos
Texas
Pecos Valley State Bank
Farmers’ Bank
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Weekly Financial Review
Barron
Northcentral
Culberson
Sherwin-Williams
Pratt & Lambert
Auto Enamel
Groves Lumber Co
Brocat’s Barber Shop
John Brocat
E. L. Collings Ins. Co
H. M. Madison
Gen
F & P Agt
S. A
A. P. Ry
Geo. F. Lupton
Lillie Poe
Model Plant
Ford
Goodyear Tire
Pecos Autoco
Pecos, Texas
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