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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
4
The Enter gutee absorbs Pecos Times on June 1 1917 consolidating titles from Pecos Valley News and Sykeness Weekly Times. Pecos Times had been published on Fridays and served Biaoves County with historic roots dating to 1837.
Fragmentary note praises Frank Jor and two helpers for improving the main throughfares and urges that good work continue through every street alley and vacant lot in Pecos.
On page six a feature headed Newspapers Searing Houses for Retail Stores argues for bigger and better business. The author urges readers to study the chapter on turning poor business into a thriving enterprise and improves their own ventures.
The Pecos audience lauds the Etude cover showing Toyah stow Orchestra images and Mrs. Harp's work. The note credits Mr. and Mrs. Harp for promoting local youth music with a cited front cover display in a leading journal.
An Open call in the Enterprise invites town residents to submit constructive ideas on water works reform. Editors urge open discussion, noting public interest and accountability while inviting submissions from anyone with a stake in the issue.
The article lauds Dr Guenther as a highly able instructor whose lectures impressed listeners. Miss Annie McDonald is recognized as a capable assistant, thorough and approachable, receiving high praise for her work in the program.
A respected educator shared lessons on child life, stressing parental duties extend beyond lectures to deep moral and physical needs. Her mastery of subjects impressed listeners who realized missing her talks meant missing rare insights into child development.
The piece notes Ferguson supporters dominated the Austin convention, signaling Klansmen are fading in Texas. It suggests the Klan, populist, Socialist and other offshoot parties are near extinction as mainstream parties reassert control. It adds that many leaders are returning home as parties realign.
President Bozeman of the Pecos Chamber of Commerce says committee members will canvass next week to raise funds for a park. He appeals to residents to donate liberally, arguing a park site may never be cheaper and urging the town to stay and improve conditions.
The article argues that personal antagonisms and grievances impede community progress by breaking cooperation in organizations and public ventures. It cites critics of a clergyman over red stockings and notes how sensitive behavior can derail capable leaders, urging broader tolerance and focus on constructive work.
The Alpine Avalanche notes that the nation-wide political repudiation comes as both major parties condemn the Socialistic group linked to Fos ter and La Follette. It cites disavowals by John W. Davis and Charles Dawes, and reports defeats by Oklahoma’s deputy governor and the Texas governor’s widow.
The initial club meeting was hosted by Mrs. Sid Cowan with Mrs. H. T. Collier presiding. An outline of the year’s Henry the Sun study followed by a social hour and games of 42. Honor guest Miss Annie McDonald of Amarillo assisted in Pecos. ice cream and cake were served to members including L. W. Anderson Jim Camp H. T. Collier W. W. Runnels Gid Rowden Albert Sisk Wm. Garlick R. E. Johnson J. B. Howard.
The Christians Church held a Sunday basket picnic on the Parsonage lawn. Rev C A Johnson and Postmaster R E Johnson supplied 80 lbs of Pecos River Channel Cat, fried by cooks Chas Young and Chas Manahan. A crowd returned at 6 30 for watermelon slices donated by Mr M L Todd.
Mrs John Lilley celebrated by supper boarders at six oclock Friday evening with a picnic at the Alamo playgrounds. The guest list included Mrs Lilley and her young Elizabeth Prickett Tudor Newell Stanford Mc Call Pritchett and others.
The Junior department girls at the Methodist Church gathered Monday under teachers Mrs A G Taggart and Miss Margie Thurston. They made a poster and played games. students washed as suds and said. Attending were Miss Poe the department superintendent and girls Helen Thurston Edith Slover Elizabeth Ruhlen Norabel Hollebeke Este Richards Helen McKellar Vera Belle Brown Ruby Stephens.
Miss Kathryn Dean entertained the Girls Bridge Club at her home on Monday with an afternoon of interest games followed by refreshments. Guests included Misses Mary Stine Lucille Prewit Dorothy Sisk Margaret Howard Virginia Runnels Annie Lou Cole Jane Dean and Theo Geneva Andrews of Toyah.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams entertained friends at a bridge party Tuesday evening. Those present included Dr and Mrs O J Bryan Mr and Mrs M W Collie Mr and Mrs Monroe Kerr and the hosts.
A Barstow social event at the Russell home featured Mrs H G Russell hosting a group of friends from Barstow and Mine Josephine. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous repast and late games, with Alta Walker Viola Burkholder Helen Dodson Ruby Dell Norton Avery among those mentioned.
We announce a Fall millinery showing at Fort Stockton on Thursday and Friday September 1 and 2 with stock limited. Our big Pecos days are Monday and Tuesday the 8th and 9th. Miss Lillie Poe.
Mrs. John Hall came home Tuesday after a brief business trip of a few days to El Pago.
Miss Floy Vickers went home to El Paso last week after visiting relatives in Pecos.
By order of sale of the Justice Court of Precinct No 2 Reeves County Texas issued July 8 1924 in the suit Dee Davis plaintiff against David Flood defendant a judgment for 96 50 with 6 percent interest and costs directs a public sale on the first Tuesday in August to the highest bidder of the defendant's right title and interest in a Ford Truck Model T Motor No 7340784 License No 454 891 to satisfy the judgment and costs with proceeds applied accordingly.
The July forecast reduces tobacco output from 1.294 billion to 1.202 billion pounds while corn rises to 2.576 billion bushels and wheat to 1.439 billion. Barley is expected at 184 million bushels and apples yield at 184 million bushels, with 1923 finals cited for context.
Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson together with Mrs. Chas Manahan and Miss Irene Prewit motor to El Paso on Monday and plan return by Wednesday evening.
Mrs E L Collings travels to El Paso for a family visit and to meet her son Louis who will travel from California for a business trip.
Mrs Ralph Williams hosted the aid society meeting of Christaan Church. Officers for the coming year were elected: RK. E. Johnson president, Mrs Sam Prewit vice president, Mrs Chas A Young treasurer, correspond. and power. The group plans ongoing study and personal evangelism as winter approaches.
In 1863 a Boer farmer tamed feral ostrich young and reared them like cattle. Others copied him and now rear ostriches in enclosures at a few acres per bird, feeding them on alfalfa or lucerne.
Morning harvest from Holland arrives in Berlin soon as flowers go on sale. The brief notice notes fresh blooms and potential to recover lost items through advertised opportunities.
An advertisement claims that worms cause pale color and poor blood in children. It promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a two to three week tonic to enrich the blood improve digestion and strengthen the whole system, with a claim that worms will be expelled and health restored. Pleasant to take and priced at 8 cents per bottle.
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