Pecos Enterprise and Gusher History and Rates
A historic note on the Pecos Enterprise and Gusher with origins in 1887 and 1910, later consolidated in 1921 and 1925. Lists publishers Barney Hubbs and F Ancher Bell, editors Fancher Bell, and mailing details. Provides post office and subscription rates of $2.00 for six months, $1.00 for shorter terms.
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Pecos Weekly Times
The
Enterprise and Pecos Valley News
Reeves County Record
Pecos
Barney Hubbs
F. Ancher Bell
Barney Fubbs
F. Fancher Bell
Good Roads Due to Gas Tax Prediction for 1926 Revenue
The piece cites Judson C. Welliver noting gasoline tax revenue in 1925 near 150 million dollars and projecting about 250 million for 1926 with 20 percent higher gasoline use so far in 1926. Licences and auto plates last year exceeded 260 million, likely over 300 million. Total year end 1926 could approach 1.5 billion.
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United States
Judson C. Welliver
Daugherty Faces Federal Trial Recalling Teapot Dome Scandal
Former Attorney General Harry M. Daugherty is set to stand trial September 7 in a federal case alleging he conspired with Col. Thomas W. Miller to defraud the government of seven million dollars tied to the transfer of assets from the American Metal Company via the Societe Suisse pour Valeurs de Metaux. The case revives memories of graft allegations and the Teapot Dome episode that shook public trust.
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Harry M. Daugherty
United States
Col
Thomas W. Miller
Societe Suisse Pour Valeurs de Metaux
Daugherty
Miller
American Metal Company
Teapot Dome
Quiet Pig Pen and a New York Strike
A quiet pig pen reflects contentment when wages are high and jobs plentiful. In New York, Mo tormen and switchmen struck for higher pay after seven day workweeks to meet rising living costs, were beaten by the corporation and police, and returned to work as the crowd hurried home to radio. The piece argues sympathy is essential for a strike and notes current high wages and a busy public.
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Capitol
New York
Subway
Elwin Machen Dies Monday Afternoon
Elwyn Machen aged 21 died Monday August 13 in Ward County after a weeklong illness. Born August 29 1905 in Sidney Texas he was known as Pete and joined the Baptist church in 1916. Funeral services were held in Barstow with Rev Garrison. burial followed in Comanche.
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Ward County News
Elwyn Machen
Isiah Windham
Nick
Pete
Sidney
Texas
Baptist Church
Barstow
Barstow. Tuesday Afternoon At 3 O’o Cloeck, Rev. I. Vv. Garrison
Pecos
Comanche
Mrs Prewit Returns From Fort Davis Visit
Miss Letha Prewit returned Wednesday from Fort Davis with Mr. and Mrs. O C Finley and Miss Virginia Lea Finley, whom she had been visiting.
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Letha Prewit
Fort Davis
O. C. Finley
Virginia Lea Finley
Church of Christ Meeting in Barstow Texas on Sundays
The Church of Christ gathers each Sunday at 11 o'clock in Barstow Texas. Members meet for worship and fellowship on Lord's Day.
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Church of Christ
Barstow
Texas
First Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Listed
First Baptist Church invites all to Sunday School at 10:00 A M with J W Brown as superintendent. Bible class meets at Ri alto Theatre. Services at 11:00 A M and 8:30 P M. Jr G A meets 4:00 P M at the home of leader Mrs Wiser. W M S S meets each Tuesday afternoon and Y W A G A on the second and fourth Tuesdays at counselor Mrs Peer. Prayer service each Wednesday at 8:00 PM. I V Garrison, Pastor.
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J. W Brown
Rialto Theatre
Leader
Wiser
Peer
I. V. Garrison
First Methodist Church Sunday School Rally
First Methodist Church invites all men to meet at Pecos Auto Co at ten oclock for Sunday School. Sermon at the church with communion, League at 730, Evening Worship 815, Prayer meeting Wednesday 815. Members whose initials H L J sponsor service. Pastor Walter H. Vanderpool welcomes all. Plan and pray for revival starting the third Sunday.
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First Methodist Church
Pecos Auto Co
Walter H. Vanderpool
Age and power tilt toward the aged in science and politics
The article notes that elderly men dominate science and politics. It cites Professor Pearl’s National Academy of Sciences data showing an average age of 60.7 in 1925, with only one member under 30 in sixty years. In Congress and the Cabinet, most members are older, with only a few under 50 and leaders like Coolidge, Dawes, and key secretaries in their fifties or sixties.
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Raymond Pearl
National Academy of Sciences
Pearl
Academy
United States Senate
Dwight F. Davis
William F. Jardine
Agriculture
Coolidge
Dawes
Barstow Schools Open September 13
From Ward County News Barstow schools will open on the 13th day of September The Trans Pecos Teacher s Consolidated Institute opens at Pecos next Monday September 6 with H W Moresock president of Sul Ross as conductor The following counties compose the institute Brewster Culberson Jeff Davis Pecos Presidio Reeves and Ward
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Barstow
Trans-Pecos
Picture Show at Baptist Church Delights Odessa Area
From Ector County News Odessa hosted a Friday night showing of religious and historical scenes at the Baptist Church. Harry Gage operated his own projector to display the Passion Play and Floyd Collins death scenes while music accompanied by Onita Ruth Imogene Akin Virginia Alverson and Angus Voss enhanced the program to a large audience.
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Ector County News
Christ
Floyd Collins
Harry Gage
Odessa
Gage
Onita Ruth
Imogene Akin
Virginia Alverson
Angus Voss
For Sale: Radiola four-tube set and accessories
For sale items include a Radiola four-tube radio set with headphones and batteries priced at 35 dollars. Also offered is a five room house in the Methodist Church block Pecos for 1200 dollars. Leases available in Rotan Texas under Sec 46 Bl 55 Tp 7.
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Methodist Church
Pecos
S. EB. Wilson
Rotan
Texas
Call Justis Bros. Garage
S. E. Wilson
Rotan Texas
Well We Would Have to See This Student
A Pecos newspaper item notes a parent recounts a son at home, working at a foundry, not seeking money, rising at six, and repairing a rusty car, while family fears he may be wearing garters again. The piece also mentions Bill Kerr visiting Pecos parents and heading to Cumberland University law school, Ruth Newell returning from Winters, and B A Toliver and family visiting friends in Slaton.
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McC. H
Bill Kerr
Pecos
Monroe Kerr
Lebanon
Tennessee
Cumberland University
B. A. Toliver
Barstow
Slaton
That's Settled Lovers' Quip Reveals Enduring Bond
A light hearted exchange shows a long married couple settling their playful dispute with a quip about enduring love after years together. The moment underscores their lasting affection and humor in partnership.
The Vine by Harriett Frishmuth at Sesqui-Centennial Exposition
The bronze The Vine by Harriett Frishmuth is on display in the Palace of Fine Arts at the Sesqui Centennial International Exposition in Philadelphia celebrating the Declaration of Independence 150th anniversary. The Fine Arts exhibit features works by famous artists from around the world and runs until December 1.
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Harriett Frishmuth
Palace of Fine Arts
Philadelphia
The Value of Play in Education and Life
Dr Frank Crane argues play shapes future work and health, not money. He cites a book on Games and Recreational Methods for Clubs, Camps and Scouts and urges that play fosters leadership cooperation and rule obedience in youth. The piece extols play as essential to education and personal development.
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Charles F. Smith
Trail Riders of Canada organize two Rocky Mountain trips
The Trail Riders of the Canadian Ockles form a global association to run two rides this summer in the Canadian Rockies. A three day route for beginners and a five day route for experienced riders begin near Beast and Lake Louise, ending with a grand Pow Wow at Ptarmigan Valley. The route covers about 2000 miles of trails across Banff area. Notable figures include John Murray Gibbes, Reginald Townsend, Carl Rungius, Brigadier A H MacCarthy, Lt Governor Brace, and Smithsonian’s Charles D Walcott with Mary Vaux Walcott in support.
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Canadian Rockies
Freih Riders
Iuiv
Ptarmigan Valley
Lake Louise
Chateau Lake Louise
Rocky Mountains Park
Sanff
Yoho Park
Glacier Park
Kootenay
John Murray Gibbes
Montreal
Reginaila Townsend
Country Life
Carl Rungius
Kelmore Browne
A H MacCarthy
Movant Logan
Robert Randater
Brace
British Columbia
Charles D. Walcott
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Trail Riders
Mary Vaux Walcott
Ndies Eniefs
Oceta
Psn Aes
Climanciers
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Daugherty Again
Elwin Machen
First Baptist Church
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Bedford-Carthage Stone Corporation
Michigan Apartments
Dr. P. Clements
Croesus Ave
Los Angeles
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Mayes Cash Groc
California
Clark
Young Bell
Ruth Newell
Winters
Mamie
Edna Moran
Frank Crane
Crades
Tive
Canada
Orin
An Choe
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