Local Pecos Newspapers Consolidation Details
A historical note lists the Pecos Valley News Pecos Weekly Times Reeves County Record Pecos Gusher The Enterprise and Gusher consolidations with dates from 1912 to 1925. It credits Mrs Gail S Bell and Barney Hubbs as owners and publishers and Barney Hubbs as managing editor Fancher Bell as news editor.
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Pecos Valley News
Pecos Weekly Times
Reeves County Record
Pecos Gusher
Enterprise and Gusher
Gail S. Bell
Barney Hubbs
Fancher Bell
Beware the Bogus Oil Land Deals Promoters Warn Buyers
A cautionary plea warns buyers to insist on abstracts and attorney approval when purchasing oil leases or acreage. It cites misrepresented lands sold by unknown agents, urging diligence to avoid losing property to unscrupulous sellers. Verbal assurances are unreliable. a proper abstract and legal vetting protect possession.
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Barnun
Poor Fish Show Attracts Tourists To City Aquarium
A quirky local feature describes a city aquarium that draws visitors with curious fish like bewhiskered catfish and goldfish. It notes the tank’s appeal to tourists and locals while criticizing upkeep and the presence of odd amphibious curios, warnings, and a posted sign guarding the water.
Kindness as a daily moral in Elbert Hubbard’s view
An old saying links politeness to kindness done in the kindest way. The piece urges cultivating a kindly mindset, selflessness in children, and happiness from kindness, contrasting it with anger and self focus. It cites Elbert Hubbard’s motto to work well and be kind.
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Elbert Hubbard
John Hibdon's Wildcat A Howling Success
John Hibdon launches the Big Lake Wildcat with an eight page issue printed on glazed stock. The former Pecos Enterprise editor moved to Big Lake ten years ago and now starts a promising weekly with Hibden Printing Co. recognition and best wishes abound.
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John Hibdon
Big Lake
Pecos
Enterprise
Big Lake Wildcat
Hibden Printing Co
Pecos Town’s New Factory Whistle Signals Time
A roving reporter notes a new factory whistle in Pecos marking three alerts at morning noon and eve. The boiler powering the compress causes the sound, described as a pierce from the plant that the town hopes will make Pecos a better southwest city.
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P-Vine
Pecos
Pecos Auto Co Battery Service Center
Pecos Auto Co emphasizes expert battery service offering vehicle diagnostics, charging system checks, and battery replacements to keep cars running smoothly.
Safety Value Viewpoint Column Seeks Local Grievances
Readers are invited to submit written grievances or improvement suggestions for a Safety Valve column. Writers may sign with an assumed name if desired, and the printer will keep identities confidential. Constructive criticism is welcomed to promote understanding and progress.
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Smething
Baby Bootlegger Races Dominate Long Island Sound
A speed boat race in Long Island Sound saw "Baby Bootlegger" easily outrun rivals. The craft powered by a noted driver sped ahead while its father and mother boats trailed the coast guard fleet, hinting at a strong lineage behind its performance.
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Long Island Sound
Baby
Coast Guard
Tax-exempt bonds challenge fairness of government policy
Opinion argues public pressure will end tax-exempt bonds. The practice shifts burden from government to weaker sectors and harms many industries. Tax-exempt securities are criticized as unfair and burdensome.
Classified farm for sale near Pecos and other ads
Classified notices offer 90 acre Pecos area farm with 60 acres cultivated and irrigation pumping plant for sale. Also ad for 1924 Studebaker Coupe in first-class shape. Milk cow and Jersey sire available. Wanted sales rep for auto tires and tubes in exclusive territory with $300 monthly salary. MILENE RUBBER CO. Ohio.
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Pecos
M. C. Buchanan
Texas
W. H. Drummond, Jr
Milene Rubber CO
East
Liverpool
Ohio
Bankhead Highway Bridge Opens Crossing Over Pecos
State and Federal engineers approved the new Bankhead Highway bridge over the Pecos River on September 21. The 125 foot steel span sits on concrete foundations with 30 girders and flood resistant abutments built by Brown Abbott Co. Inc. at a contract cost of 28 997 56 dollars. The project is funded by Federal State and Ward Reeves County shares and will serve tourists and travelers as the transcontinental route nears completion.
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Pecos River
Dallas
Fort Worth
Pecos
Toyah
Brown Abbott Co., Inc
Texas
Samuel Posey
Ward County
Reeves County
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Wildcat
Pecos Auto Co
Rialto Theatre
Harry Carey
Virginia Valli
Wallace Bury
Rockliffe Fellows
Frankie Darro
Universal Jewel
Carl Laendle
Church OF Christ
Barstow
First Methodist Church
Big Brotherhood
Walter H. Vanderpool
SALE
M. A. Dardin
Jersey
College
Cox Street
A. Knight
P. O
J. J. Schoor
Artesia
New Mexico
Radiotex Company
Broadway
New York, N. Y
Leader Grocery Co
Ford
Pecoc River
City & State
R. P. Hicks
Peces, Texas
Poose River
Psoos River
Sane Bent Oil
Madera
Sen
Anthony
Lucens
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