Big hail wrecks four thousand acres of Malaga cotton
A severe hailstorm in the Malaga farming district of the Carlsbad Project devastated about 4120 acres of cotton in thirty minutes. Losses include 2300 acres within the project and surrounding farms, with extensive damage to buildings, homes, and livestock. Estimated 8000 bales and about one million dollars value for the 1923 crop.
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Carlsbad Argus
Carlsbad
Avalon
Malaga
Black River
Pecos
Big Lane
Pecos River
Dog Town
Harroun Farm
Harkey
John Queen
J. H. Reed
A. H. Dahlman
W. A. Moore
Jess Plowman
The Storm Lost Itself on the Range
Cattlemen report a large hail storm on Tuesday afternoon along Black River and near Carlsbad. Rain accompanied hail which piled up three to four inches on the range, with the cloud tracking northeast away from the Pecos project.
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Black River
George Williams
Carlsbad
Glebe
Pecos
Magnetic Mabel's Mail
Dear Abou Mahomet letter weighs cultural double standards on polygamy and women seeking support. The writer contrasts a veiled woman’s modesty with men who exploit others for money. The piece critiques social norms and depicts cross culture differing views on gender, money, and protection.
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Mabel
Abou Mahomet
Abou
Easy Come Easy Go in a Ride With Betty and Her Mother
A mother in an old fashioned role and her modern daughter the flapper share a car ride. The mother asks if a corner man is blowing a kiss and the daughter replies she is returning the kiss. The playful exchange captures contrasting attitudes in a single vignette.
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Betty
Opportunity for Young Folks at Tyler Commercial College
The Extension Department offers money back guaranteed correspondence courses in General Sec retarial General Business General Banking Telegraphy and more with free standard typewriter use. Enter for personal work later without extra tuition and gain speed in shorthand typing and office skills while studying at home. Send name address and paper to Tyler Commercial College Tyler Texas for full particulars and free catalogue.
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Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Mournful quote on faith and a world of growing cities
Arthur Brisbane notes Rev. Percy Stirkey Grant’s lament that many young men lose faith after college. He cites cities set to outgrow New York and discusses France’s destruction of a Zeppelin plant, arguing nations share in costly wartime waste.
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Arthur Brisbane
Percy Stirkey Grant
Germany
France
Europe
Belief in Miracles as Teens Question Science Teaching
The remark notes that teen boys often do not truly believe objects or claims but accept what they are told, suggesting science education can crowd out belief in miracles by assumption rather than faith.
Fear of Hell and Property in Economic Belief
A columnist recalls a Lloyd George luncheon remark linking fear of hell to social behavior, but questions the idea. The piece argues the AFL’s anti communism and wage-ownership logic suggest material interests deter radicalism more than religious fright, with property ownership fostering conservatism.
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New York
American Federation of Labor
Harvard Thinks On Thinking And Civics
The essay discusses teaching freshmen to think, cites Montaigne Socrates and Newton, and notes limits of prolonging thought. It links ignorance to cancer and divorce as preventable ills, questions Oklahoma politics with Walton and Ku Klux influence, and cites U S wealth and New York real estate assessments.
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Oklahoma
Walton
United States
New York City
New York
The
United
Willie A Real Friend
A mother laments Henry fights and loses his teeth. Henry explains Willie Brown saved all his teeth for him, claiming a playful twist in the story.
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Willie
Henry
Willie Brown
A Wonderful Husband Provider Quotation
Liza praises her husband Joe as a wonderful provider noting his punctuality and consistent work ethic. The statement highlights Joe's reliability and ability to provide for his family through steady employment.
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Liza
Joe
Peruna Helps Woman Recover From Chronic Catarrh
Mrs Scheffel of Lowell reports years of female trouble ending after taking Peruna from March to August 1914. She gained 25 pounds, improved sleep and appetite, and returned to work. Doctors deemed her case hopeless before Peruna relieved her catarrhal illness. The advertisement urges readers to ask for the original remedy.
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Katie Scheffel
Lowell
Scheffel
Rs. Scheffel
What makes a town and unify its people
In the Santa Anna News excerpt the piece argues that true town progress comes from the unity and get together spirit of its citizens. It asserts that wealth landmarks and institutions matter less than collective action to boost the town. It notes unity can revive stagnating towns and spur growth regardless of geographic advantages.
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Santa Anna News
ENTERPRISE printing quality noted as superior
A brief comment praising the ENTERPRISE printing as a little better than the rest, highlighting its distinct clarity and quality compared with competitors.
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Enterprise Printing
Sale of Sun Shine Oil mortgage property in Reeves County
Roy L Biggs mortgagee offers for sale at public auction on October 23 1923 between 9 AM and 4 PM at the Reeves County courthouse Pecos Texas the personal property described as multiple houses and a cook house on 17 Block 4 H and G N R Co Reeves County near Laura well to satisfy a $1240 debt including interest. The note of $1125 was due from Sun Shine Oil Corporation and default occurred.
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Reeves
Roy I. Biggs
Reeves County
Texas
Sunshine O S Corporation
Sunshine Oil Corporation
Roy I. Bizas
Pecos
Roy L Biggs
Court House
Malin I
del A. M
Laura Well
A. D
Roy L. Biggs
Sheriff to sell H C Robersons property in Reeves County
A 1923 alias order of sale commands public auction of H C Roberson in Reeves County. Sears Roebuck vs Roberson, case No 13986, for $108.25 and costs. Levyed by Sheriff BB Kiser on a five horsepower Economy gasoline engine. Sale set for November 6, 1923 at Reeves County Courthouse between 10 A M and 4 P M. Publication weekly for 12 weeks in Pecos Enterprise.
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State of
Texas
Justice Court
Dallas County
A. C. Florey
H. C. Roberso
Sears Roebuck and Company
H. C. Rober
BB. Kiser
Coxsland Vy Sl
Reeves County
H. C
Said & Roberson
Pecos
Reeves
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Syndicate
J G. Murray
Pecos Mercantile Company
Thos. H. Bomar
John F. Grogan
John Hibdon
Enterprise Office
Joseph A. Daniel van Horn
Hey Russell
Firet National Bank
Grove
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