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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1922
Page
5
Domestic gasoline consumption in June reached a record high of 506,964,236 gallons, surpassing May and June 1921 levels. Total gasoline and fuel oil production and stock levels were also reported, with June showing a large daily average and a notable stock draw.
Mechanics promise reliable service with guaranteed results. Advertising copy cites a phone contact and mentions an insurance firm connected to an old lime industry.
FOR RENT-Either rooms or light housekeeping apartments all nicely furnished Michigan Phone Mrs H S Ross 117 27 11 FOR RENT or SALE-Furnished op unfurnished houses Real estate of sale or trade Oil Leases or sige what have you to offer Smith 48 tf
The Wichita Falls Record News highlights George Eames Barstow a pioneer of Texas irrigation. Barstow founded Barstow in the Pecos Valley, helped pass irrigation and drainage laws, and promoted large scale projects from the Pecos to Red Bluff. He notes population growth, water rights, and the promise of 1.3 million acres under irrigation with Red Bluff reservoir expanding capacity.
An advertisement touts a free rebuilt No. 10 typewriter valued at $100 for first enrollments in the Draughon Business College course at regular rates, with position insured. It references Pecos Mercantile Co. National Certificates, plus insurance products and local ads.
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