Long Distance Link With Pecos Appears Near
A visit by H G Mathewson of Dallas to Pecos signals an imminent long distance telephone connection. Mathewson reviewed local equipment and, with Ralph Sparks, will inspect routes toward El Paso and other stations. The visit, the fourth by Southwestern Bell, suggests Pecos could soon be connected to the outside world, east and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparks
Mathewson
el Paso
Ralph Sparks
Pecos
Matheson
Southwestern Bell Telephone
Heaviest October Rains Forecast for Region
Weather notes say heavy rain and cooler air this October moistened ground and aided stockmen across the area. C H Ross recalls October as the month of strongest precipitation, offering hope for weeds and feed before winter and spring, as drought relief nears the end of October 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ross
China
From Tree to Newsboy 3 25
A Berlin test shows newsprint made from trees in 3 hours 25 minutes. Trees felled at 7 35 am, pulped by 9 39, printed by 11 am, with delivery to local streets by noon.
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Berlin
Germany
Hartz
Papierfabrikant
Printology
Regan Printing House
Chicago
Ladies calling cards neat four at this office
Four ladies visit the office to collect calling cards described as neat and orderly. The note suggests a social or organizational gathering with cards prepared for distribution.
U S Army Airship C-2 Destroyed By Fire In San Antonio
The United States Army dirigible C-2 on a return transcontinental flight from Ross Field to Langley Field was burned in San Antonio Tuesday. Seven people were injured, including five officers and two newsmen, with four suffering broken bones after jumping from the carrier. A board of inquiry was formed at Brooks Field to investigate, and the ship valued at about $70 000 with a total cost of $279 000.
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United States Army
Pecos
San Antonio
Ross Field
California
Langley Field
Virginia
Associated Press
H. A. Strauss
Royce
Brooks Field
Strauss
Hampton Roads
William the Sprinter to wed Princess Hermine in November
The ex-sabre-rattling German Kiser known as William the Sprinter will marry Princess Hermine von Schoe nach Carloth in November and settle in Holland. He is a 35 year old widow with five children and a large estate. royalists oppose the match due to non royal birth but will not block it.
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Kiser
William
Holland
Hermine von Schenach Carolath
Hermine von Schoenach-Carloth
Germany
K. Lamtys Harpoon
Armistice Signaling Greece Compared to 1918 Germany
Cables report Greece pressed to sign an armistice, an act of magnanimity likened to Germany’s on a November day in 1918.
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Greece
Germany
Pioneer Bud McElroy Visits Pecos From Kent Ranch
Bud McElroy, a Kent area rancher and pioneer of the region, visited Pecos this week. He appeared well and content, with a thriving ranch home and plentiful cattle, displaying a cheerful, sunflowersome mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud McElroy
Kent
Mr. McElroy
Fire commission declares penalty illegal in Pecos
A State Fire Commission message to Mayor Ben Palmer on October 19 says the fifteen percent penalty on Pecos for bad fire record will be eliminated starting October 10. The note states Pecos had fire record charge eliminated and urges notifying all insurance agents.
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Ben Palmer
State Fire Commission At
Austin
Why Hurry at Railroad Crossings
A long editorial admonishes readers about the dangers of rushing to cross railroad tracks. It cites near drownings and deadly collisions, links haste to tragedy, and quotes Franklin on lack of care. It urges caution and attentive crossing habits nationwide.
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New York
Jersey City
Montreal
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Kelley Under Consideration as Washington Manager
Clarke C. Griffith said he is weighing options for next year and has not offered any position. He noted Mike Kelley of St Paul is under consideration after negotiations begun to discuss possibilities with the American League club.
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Washington
D. C
Mike Kelley
St. Paul
Open Season Underway for Ducks and Deer in Pecos
Pecos sportsmen have started hunting with khaki gear as the duck season opened Monday and deer season approaches. The article lists bag limits and dates: bucks Nov 1 to Dec 31. quail Nov 1 to Jan 31. doves Sept 1 to Dec 15. ducks Oct 16 to Dec 15. Violations include limits, hunting along roads, or in pastures without owner permission.
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Pecos
Board of Control trims budgets for state agencies in Austin
The State Board of Control reports substantial budget cuts with no new positions or general salary increases. Departments submitted heavy requests, with education and eleemosynary institutions facing large reductions. The board aims to fund court operations and seeks about 6 million dollars for new buildings to cover four years of needs and future bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Oil development in Pecos field indicates production shortly
WESNER DRILLING. Competition boosts cotton seed price as Otis Gin & Warehouse Co of Loving NM seeks new seed sources beyond El Paso. Beeman reports three press mill capacity and plans to pay local farmers the same seed price, with freight differences covered. Oil news remains hopeful with Anthony Wesner well proceeding and Tatum and Bell wells making progress in Culberson and Pecos camps.
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Pecos
Wesner Drilling
C. W. Beeman
Otis Gin & Warehouse Co
Loving
N. M
Enterprise
Texas
Beeman
Rio Grande Valley
el Paso
el Paso Crusher
Pecos Valley
Board to Recommend New Building Projects Subject to Funds
The board plans to propose several new construction projects, with total cost limited by funds the next Legislature may allocate or find. Members say they will seek appropriations for these buildings, though current appropriations contain no new structures.
Seven Nights a Week dialogue centering on mistaken kiss
A playful stage snippet shows a couple debating a kiss from the previous night. The woman answers with a playful quip about it being Wednesday, while the man questions why she called him Jack, highlighting light romantic tension.
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Jack
Toyah Bell Well Sees Little Interest as Drilling Delays
Very little interest is shown in the Toyah Bell well over the past week. Granger and Green plan to move their rig from the Laura well to Ramsey No 2 soon. Officials expect activity to resume soon, hoping for movement in the locality.
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Toyah-Bell
Granger & Green
Laura Well
Ramsey No. 2
Tatum Syndicate Oil Work Advances at Toyah Texas
In Toyah Texas on October 19 drilling continues on the Tatum Lease shut-off with oil showing to be determined in days. J D Wesner reports progress at the Sayles ranch with drilling resumed near 2150 feet and expected rush to completion. Heavy rains delayed some operations but provide water to ranchers allowing other rigs to restart. No update yet on the Toyah shallow tube well 15 miles north of Toyah.
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Toyah
Texas
Tatum
J. D. Wesner
Sayles Ranch
Tatum Syndicate
Hershenson Well Advances in Blue Gumbo Formation
The Hershenson well drills through blue gumbo with rough, slow progress but shows potential for shallow production. R. R. Landrum notes the formation’s stability may favor early yields despite the challenging drilling conditions.
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Hershenson
Bell Well lease progress in cold weather drilling
Report notes gas and fuel use across the Bell Well lease with gas stoves and boilers ready. Mr Gallagher and crew work on drilling beneath feet with slow progress and hopeful optimism despite cold conditions.
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Strongly and Co
Gallagher
Ntly
State Treasurer Reports Land Sales Totaling 961678
The monthly land sale report lists total sales of 961,678 with 67,026 in funds going ably. Public school funds are noted among the sources with 14,694 allocated.
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U. S
Legion Women’s
Biggie la
Women’s Auxiliary
Uxt
Cartersville, Ga
Hardwick
U Senate
Saan
W. H. Felton
Fire Commission
Rence
Nimrods
Anthony & Wesner
Culberson County
Usiny
Bell
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
Europe
R. R. Landrum
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