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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
4
The Enterprise absorbed Pecos Times on June 1 1917 marking a consolidation of Reeves County record and Land Weekly Times influence. John Hibdon served as editor, owner and publisher with weekly Friday publication. Advertising rates for THE AMERICAN are noted.
The piece notes Anatole France and Harvard president Eliot among world figures, mentions Smith College founder Seelye found dead, Larkin the astronomer at 77, and laments a shift toward a new religion while predicting advances like an X ray baggage scanner. It argues nature drives mankind toward compulsory perfection and a progressive but critical view of modern progress.
The piece notes U S actions against Germany in world conflict and shifts to Germany's rise, with discussion of a massive Zeppelin ZR 3 built for the American government. Some fear concessions in peace talks, recalling limits on German aircraft, while others question if the Zeppelin voyage signals a broader test of power and future revisions.
The report asserts Germany remains intact with all factories and farmland undamaged. It notes German finances improving and suggests the nation now recognizes the folly of expansionism. Observers fear for those who suffered, yet believe another indiscriminate war is unlikely soon.
Harry Townsend Mount born June 6 1870 in Philipsburg New Jersey died October 23 1924 in Pecos Texas after operations for appendicitis and perforated bowels He moved from Big Springs to Pecos with eight children surviving Dan Clarence Mary Emma Lillian Dorothy and widow Agnes Kelley died 1913 Funeral at residence 430 led by Rev J M Garner burial Fairview Cemetery Enterprise expresses condolences to the family
The Rialto presents Tom Mix in Soft Boiled Monday and Tuesday with a ten reel program of stunts. Hoot Gibson stars Wednesday and Thursday in Broadway or Bust with rodeo thrills and a romance from Cactus Centre to Times Square. Gladys Hulette headlines Friday and Saturday in The Night Message about a governor’s decision, plus Monks a la Mode. Two shows Friday and Saturday nights with Beeler prices.
W. W. Dean of Pecos reports land in fee near Big Lake production. Miss Rosie Briscoe proudly shows off a new Ford C model to friends traveling to the city. A kind stranger earned praise as the most considerate person, while a tragic end occurred when a man was killed in front of an undertaker’s establishment.
Pecos High School defeated Alpine 25 to 0 in a weekend game highlighted by strong Pecos teamwork. Key plays came from Camp and Orie Moorehead with two touchdowns by Orie Moorehead and one by Hudgins. Defenders Ruhlen and guards DeRosey and Bryan contributed solid interference and end play.
Blond Bess offers a playful remark praising men who compliment her appearance and says she knows every good restaurant in town. The quote highlights social wit and local dining knowledge as the core of her persona.
Public notice commands the Reeves County Sheriff to summon a list of trustees and individuals as defendants in a Texas district court suit filed September 27, 1924. The case involves W. D. Johnson v. Browning Ira J. Bell et al with a note and vendor’s lien on land in Reeves County deeded Sept 15 1917, amended 1923 to Sept 15 1924, interest 10 percent.
The Pecos Currant State Bank of Pecos Texas reports as of October 10 1924 assets and liabilities including loans discounts real estate bank building and fixtures from other banks and cash on hand total 366133 96 liabilities include deposits payable on demand time certificates cashier’s checks and other liabilities with 30000 10 000 2 598 83 2 455 01 273 005 32 505 00 7 569 70.
E F Fuqua notes top prices paid for all varieties of fat and poultry. This brief item records a market update or advertisement style message from Fuqua, emphasizing competitive quotes for buyers and sellers in the meat trades.
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