Reeves Ward and five counties plan annual teachers institute
Teachers from Reeves Ward Loving Ector Winkler and Culberson counties will meet in Pecos for a week long annual institute. A PTA dinner will fund swing replacements at the schoolhouse. The program lists daily lectures devotions and department studies with leaders and county superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeves
Ward
Loving
Ector
Winkles
Pecos
L. L. Thurston
Judge Ross
J. E Watson
Pork barrel oil pitch for Toyah Bell well 45 dollars a share
J. J. Wheat promotes a proposed Toyah Bell oil well requiring 45 per share from up to one thousand investors. Forty acres of leases will be conveyed to the company free of cost, with shares pooled at fifty thousand across the project. The editor urges readers with acreage nearby to invest quickly to speed production and potential big returns while noting the risk of loss is possible but limited.
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J. J. Wheat
Toyah-Bell
Pecos
Toyah Bell
1. J. Wheat
Wheat
Pecos Valley State Bank
Bell Wells
Democratic Party and Honest Business in Tariff Debate
The piece portrays Representative Campbell accusing a conspiracy between importers and Democratic leaders to boost prices if the Profiteers Tariff bill passes before election. It argues the charge is partisan framing and defends the Democratic stance as pro honest business and public prosperity against profiteering.
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Ways and Means Committee
House
Representative Campbell
Kans
Democratic Party
Campbell
Rules Committee
Senate
Mrs Mary Miller Secures Balmorhea School Post
Mrs Mary Miller who taught at Overton last year has secured a position in Balmorhea school and arrived last week. She will attend the Institute next week and prepare for work when the school opens. Friends note she and her young daughter are both well.
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Mary Miller
Overton
Institute
Heighted to an E. A. Farnum week and ant are much
Fragmentary note reports an E A Farnum week and a discussion of ants with unclear context. The readable words suggest a rural or agricultural reference but lack complete details or a clear event.
Johnson Accepts Pecos Post Office Leadership
This morning R. E. Johnson began as head of the Pecos post office with H. N. McKellar stepping down. The Enterprise greets the new appointee, predicting capable management and continued public satisfaction, while noting future political turnover at Washington.
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R. E. Johnson
Pecos
H. N. McKellar
Johnson
McKellar
Mhan
Washington
Hubbs Consolidates Tailor Shops at Fort Stockton
Jack Hubbs sells his interest in the warllor shop to B H Palmer who now controls the business with worker Geo T Witten formerly of Fort Stockton. Palmer takes full control this morning and Hubbs consolidates the two shops at Fort Stockton. Hubbs moves with family to the town and rents his home to Attorney Russell.
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Jack Hubbs
Warllor
B. H. Palmer
Geo. T. Witten
Fort Stockton
Palmer
Messers .Hubbs and Palmer
Russell
City Pharmacy Moves to Corner Building by Fountain
The City Pharmacy moved into the corner building southeast of the fountain, replacing Zimmer Hardware now owned by First National Bank. The new location is brighter, larger, and offers better display space with linoleum floors and fresh paint.
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City Pharmacy
Zimmer Hardware Company
First National Bank
Tom
Home Economics Courses Dropped At High School
The paper reports that due to financial conditions the home economics program will not be offered next session. Students who planned to enroll should rearrange their courses. The affiliation in this subject will not be lost. R B Nerman Superintendent.
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R. B. Nerman
Willoughby Promotes Oil Field Drilling Instrument
C H Willoughby runs a quarter page ad in the Enterprise proposing to test his instrument in the state’s big oil fields. He plans to locate dry holes and producers and estimate oil output, claiming the simple device will prove valuable for saving money in drilling.
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C. H. Willoughby
Willoughby
Sheckies
Mrs. W. E. Wilson Visits Balmorhea Family
Mrs. W. E. Wilson and her children return from a visit with her daughter Mrs. Knapp in Balmorhea.
Oil Wells Progress in Pecos Field and Reeves County Primary
Reports from Pecos Field describe the Bell well repair work with a new steel packing ring and resumed drilling after adjustments. No. 2 well progress includes water shut off challenges and dynamiting attempts to deepen the hole, with forecasts of a shallow, promising oil show. In Reeves County Saturday’s second primary yielded a light vote. Judge Gibbs led Tom Garrard in the district judge race while state candidates faced light contests. The article also notes Elmer Wadley’s visit amid dry grazing conditions and local ranchers Evy Boles and another neighbor facing drought but maintaining community respect.
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C. H. Willoughby
Pecos
Mr. Willoughby
Willoughby
Tatum
Reeves County
Charles Gibbs
Tom Garrard
Gibbs
Enterprise
Elmer Wadley
Nix
Evy Boles
Evy
Toyah Bell well showing oil amid repeated pump troubles
After a two and a half hour pumping session Thursday about fifty barrels of oil were secured before the pump clogged again. The leather washer in the pump valve failed earlier, requiring a pull and repair. Despite ongoing issues, those in charge remain hopeful the well will ultimately produce a good stream.
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Toyah-Bell
Granger and Green Near Finish on Laura Well
Granger and Green holding most casing in Laura well for Sunshine Federal interests near Pecos expected to start drilling soon. Rotary outfit, second in Pecos field, cited as best in the region. experienced crew optimistic about overcoming obstacles and completing the job quickly if no major surprises arise.
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Granger
Green
Laura
Sunshine Federal
Pecos
Local residents visit ill relative and family
Mr and Mrs J A Arte arrived Sunday to attend the bedside of Mrs E A Farnum who is seriously ill. They are visiting their daughter Mrs H C Glover during the stay.
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J. A. Arte
Annegcomery
E. A. Farnum
H. C. Glover
Mr and Mrs J B Wilson Take Rest From Enterprise
Mr and Mrs J B Wilson, long time Enterprise employees, are taking a rest. They have invested savings, over six thousand dollars, in a Pecos home, oil stock, and leases, showing faith in the Pecos oil field drill. During the break Wilson plans to paint and paper their home.
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Jim Wheat
Wheat
J. B. Wilson
Pecos
Wilson
Ligon Moves From Pecos to New Farm Near Menard
Lee Ligon sold his Pecos residence and farm holdings to buy another farm near Sulphur Springs in Hopkins county. After closing the deal last week he prepared to move to Menard. He loaded a car with household effects on Monday and left Tuesday with his family for the new home. The Enterprise commends him and his family to good citizenship in Menard.
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Lee Ligon
Menard
Pecos
Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County
Mr. Ligon
Mrs Prickett and daughter plan Dallas visit with kin
Mrs H B Prickett and her young daughter Jane Edith depart Wednesday for a short visit to friends in Dallas. She is accompanied to Midland by her mother Mrs Monroe Kerr who will visit her own mother Mrs King for a few days. In Dallas she will join the elder Mrs Prickett and they will travel to Natchez Mississippi for a family visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Prickett
Jane Edith
Dallas
Midland
Monroe Kerr
King
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A. H. Smith
Larue Cox
Prof. Smith
Barstow
Madie Jo Fields
C. A. Johnson
University Extension Service
Federal Reserve Banking System
Woody Browning
Bowser
Mr. Whitehead
State Teachers ’Association
R. A. Brannon
J. L. Spears
J. E. Watson
E. G. Alexander
R. B. Norman
University Interscholastic League
Joe R. Humphrey
Bosiness Meeting
Democratic Party and Honest Business
Hubbs
Tailor Shop
Hershenson
Tie Hershens
Landrum
the Willoughby Wells
U. S
Ferguson Swetemessuba
Ste Mayfield
Mayfield
Ee Sa Aeesseee
Pvoereneneennes
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