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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1926
Page
5
Dorals and Rickman of Carlsbad visited Pecos on business while many locals and visitors moved through town. The column lists dozens of readers amid trips to Midland Dallas Fort Worth Carlsbad Fort Stockton and El Paso, along with arrivals at the Pecos Institute and hospital updates, school starts, and local engagements.
Dr. John T Buckley of the University of Southern California warns that most physical ailments stem from over-indulgence in food and drink anger worry and poor hygiene. He cites Chauncey Depew and urges constitutional limits on eating as more vital than restricting drinking.
Barbershops announce a new fifteen cent increase on neck clips and neck shaves effective immediately. Brocat's Barber Shop and Zimmer Barber & Beauty Shop implement the raise across their locations.
The Women of the Methodist Church thank all who contributed to the noon lunch last Tuesday. Your support helped make the event a success.
The First Methodist Church of Pecos will hold a two week revival starting Sunday September 19 with daily services at 10 AM and 7 PM Rev William S Vanderpool presiding elder of the Albuquerque district will preach He is Walter H Vanderpool’s brother and a prominent pastor The church invites all to attend and promises strong preaching and clear Christian discussion
A humorously framed office scene shows two partners in a law firm debating who should solicit clients. The senior suggests the stenographer’s charm might help, while the junior defers. The piece notes that lawsuits often settle to the satisfaction of both lawyers.
Seven new Ford cars arrived Tuesday at Pecos Auto Company and were moved to the showroom ready for display and sale. The Universal Car, marketed at popular prices, is promoted alongside new prices for all styles from roadster to sedan. A healthier cotton season and rancher optimism boost auto sales as Pecos Auto Company joins local firms increasing sales figures. Last year they gave away a Ford touring car to stimulate interest and plan further promotions this year.
The Sewell Motor Company reports strong Star Car sales in Pecos with six units sold last week, from roadsters to coaches. Buyers include J. N. Green, T. E. Camp, Mary Mount, Slick Lindsay, Louis Roberson, and C. T. Trott, with continued purchases in prior weeks.
A local garage announces enhanced brake service using Lockheed Hydraulic Brake Fluid. They advertise experience and jam-up service at Community Garage, inviting customers to try the updated offering.
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