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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1922
Page
6
A reflective speech extols American progress in education and technology. It argues small faults globally, praises the red schoolhouse turning into consolidated urban systems, and credits Dr. A. H. Sutherland with valuing inclusive pedagogy. The speaker touts film as a teaching tool and declares the nation ahead of the world.
A new Homemakers' Club organized at the home of Mrs Frank Cavett meets the first and third Fridays monthly to study sociology domestic science civics and local life. Charter members include Mrs Frank Cavett Mrs Roy Wilcox Mrs Louis Roberson Mrs Vernon Hicks Mrs Archie and Mrs Roger White. Officers elected president Frank Cavett vice president Roy Wilcox secretary treasurer Mrs Archie Ross and parliamentarian Mrs Roger White.
Texas public health officials announce that Texas schools earned six national pennants in the seventh National Tournament of the Modern Health Crusade. The awards, given twice yearly by the National Tuberculosis Association, recognize health education work across the United States. Recipients include Bellaire School with several teachers named, Garfield School for grades 1–3, and other states listed among winners.
Miss Edith Philer to teach at Garfield School in Del Valle. Miss Louise Byrne named at Livingston School as grade 7 teacher. Miss Henritta Burke takes a teaching post at Livingston.
The article urges uniform Christian standards for all, urging pastors and laypeople alike to live by Biblical principles in daily life. It argues that true Christians are visible in conduct, support church work, obey laws, and work to reform society through church teaching and public education. It links faith, patriotism, and responsible citizenship with active church involvement.
Midland crowds pack the parade and rodeo grounds as the Midland event begins with ideal weather. Early results show faster times than last year across events, including goat reaping won by Elmer Jones, calf branding by Louis Jones, breakaway by Emmett Buch, and a 500-yard maiden race won by Reno.
The Tyler Commercial College in Tyler Texas advertises telegraphy training with top facilities and claims it supplies ready for railroad and Western Union posts. A letter from R F Frenzer Superintendent Telegraph Union Pacific RY endorses the program and urges sending graduates quickly.
The article urges all citizens to support public schools regardless of personal stake, stressing it is every good citizen's duty to promote school interests. It also mentions that ladies' calling cards are printed at the office.
It pays to advertise in The Pecos Enterprise as rates are set at 40 cents per inch or 10 cents per line for readers.
Public health notice warns calomel is dangerous mercury causing salivation liver shock and bone damage. Ads recommend Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute with a money back guarantee. Children may take it since it is described as harmless and non salivating.
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