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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1926
Page
2
A fishing boat runs aground on Cape Cod rocks and sinks, with all crew feared lost. The narrator asks about the fate of the married men aboard, reflecting on the gravity of the tragedy and concern for families.
A historical query asks if alcohol seized by revenue officers in New York Bay would be labeled as bay rum. The term bay rum traditionally denotes a scented spirit or product, but seized liquor would more likely be described by its legal status and origin rather than the aromatic name.
A wry exchange frames a pedestrian as a man with a worn out second hand car. The quip plays on value and status while noting daily street commerce and humor in casual talk.
A dialogue fragment shows a man claiming the hat-wearing reader recognizes him and noting his two French poodles. The brief exchange hints at a posed or candid photograph session with identifying features.
This playful exchange frames a classroom moment where a professor asks what raw materials are imported from France and a student cheekily answers plays and novels, illustrating cultural exchange with humor.
Gasoline prices are not expected to drop this year as strong consumption persists. Through the first half of 1926 domestic demand and exports rose 19 percent from 1925, with refinery storage around forty six days of supply on June 30, down from fifty one a year earlier.
A farmer, acting as executor of a deceased husband with guidance from lawyer Stiles, buys a tub of oleomargarine and all the flour and bacon from the widow at the general store, explaining he must carry out the will’s provisions.
Notice to property owners and interested parties that at the September 13 1926 session in Austin a bill will be introduced to create Road District No 1 Reeves County Texas. It validates orders authorizing bonds and taxes and declares an emergency. Dated August 9 1926.
Reeves County Texas validates Road District No 2 and confirms authorization by annual levy assessment and district orders of Commissioners in 1926.
Notice announces validation of Road District No 3 in Reeves County Texas and confirms validity of district authorization for Road District No 38, detailing approval status and continuing legal effect.
A Pecos Mercantile Co. advertisement urges readers to wear compliments on fresh mest and notes quick returns through a classified ad in the Enterprise. The message highlights customer appeal and the Enterprise as the platform for quick classifieds.
Strategy Jimpson, a congressional candidate, faced a doubtful crowd as he noted family ties to multiple denominations. He cited a Methodist great grandfather, a Presbyterian great nephew, a Baptist grandfather, and a Congregationalist great uncle, ending with a claim that he has always followed his great uncle. Jimson was elected.
A subscription invitation to The Enterprise invites readers to become members of a broad community. The offer emphasizes belonging, access to news, and ongoing engagement with the paper's local coverage and events.
An advertisement promises relief from itching piles with 5 PAZO OINTMENT. It claims instant relief from itching and promotes restful sleep after the first application. The drug is priced at 50 cents with a refund if ineffective.
Governor Ronahey of Ohio declares he will not seek the presidency, calling it beyond his scope and asserting his own limits. The remark frames him as a modest office-holder preferring to stay within state duties.
Know where you spend your dollars. Why send them away from home stay at home, know the merchandise you get. Pecos Mercantile Co., Grocery Department. 38 Fly-Tox against ants, spiders, etc.
A compact notice from I'ecos Mercantile Co announces grocery department offerings with emphasis on low prices for off site purchases. Read as a brief catalog-like military of savings aimed at attracting customers through clear pricing.
A vintage insurance slogan urging safety and protection for families. It promotes E L Collings as the provider of fire life or accident insurance to safeguard neighbors and loved ones.
An old advertisement promotes Hayes Healing Honey and Grove’s cough remedy for children. It claims the pair stops coughing by healing irritated tissues and skin, suggesting a combined treatment price of 35 cents.
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