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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1925
Page
3
A back-page transcript shows a married couple trading quips about strikes and wage talks. The wife derides the strikes, while the husband jokes about hand-wiped coal. A repairman ad and a schoolteacher riddle punctuate the column with local color and humor.
Don’t discard items that leak or break. a repair service can fix them. Contact W. EB. Brack at phone 73 for repair assistance. The ad emphasizes cost of one dollar for service.
On July 1 tax exempt securities held by the public rose 242 percent since December 31, 1912 and 13.6 percent above December 31, 1923. The article notes this shift makes industrial, railroad and utility bonds less attractive unless tax rates are adjusted. It argues that even at a reduced 1924 Revenue act rate a 4 percent tax exempt bond would beat an 8.33 percent taxable bond for high income levels. It estimates needed tax cuts of 7.1 percent for incomes 10000 to 14000 and 40 percent for 500000 incomes to level the field.
One large male hog found near Patrol is awaiting its owner who can identify and pay for this ad. Contact E. B. Kiser to claim.
Borozone liquid and powder promote wound healing with antiseptic action. The liquid purifies wounds and poisons, while the powder accelerates healing. Sold by Pecos Drug Co in Pecos Texas at prices 86c to 1.20 for liquid and 30c for powder.
The author condemns city detractors who thwart development and mock progress. They argue knocker culture thrives in idle men who waste public spaces and criticize leadership. Citizens should seek the bright side, celebrate achievements, and work to improve their hometown.
B H Pelmer of Pecos elected to membership in the Born Tailors Guild, a national body aiming to elevate tailoring to an art. The organization, inspired by historic English craft guilds, seeks higher standards, craftsmanship pride, and study of men’s dress under Grand Master M Born of Chicago.
About a thousand farmers gathered in Griswold to urge support for branch lines and oppose loss of mail service, passenger buses, and trucks that threaten rural towns. They warn of economic decline if branch lines disappear and advocate fair railroad treatment to keep markets and connectivity. The Waterloo Tribune reported this August 1, 1925.
Promotional line urging protection for neighbors through E L Collings insurance. Mentions fire and life coverage and safeguarding family and loved ones with a brief, persuasive message.
An old medical ad claims worms afflict children. a tonic called Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is promoted to enrich blood improve digestion and strengthen the system after two to three weeks of regular use. It notes the tonic is pleasant to take at 60 cents per bottle.
Half of North Carolina's 86 Negro high schools are regular accredited, and 16 high schools this year begin the publication of school papers.
A humorous dialogue shows a wife crying for money and a husband rummaging for cash, finally giving a dollar. The exchange features playful sobbing and a practical response. A classified notice line offers second-hand goods from W B Brack with phone 73.
The object described repeats its ringing as long as pressure continues. It resembles an electric bell in function.
If you have something to sell or trade, call W. E. Brack, phone 73.
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