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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1924
Page
3
Will Mayes notes rising school attendance in Texas signaling growing interest and prosperity, despite drought in parts. He cautions debt hinders education, praises self supporting students, and highlights active community fairs. He also critiques behavior in public spaces and praises courteous conduct, then observes a surge of Texas auto tourism aiding learning.
Fort Stockton has grown since 1909 with K C M O rails and Pecos river irrigation. The city reports 250000 spent on public improvements last year, strong trade reach, Comanche Springs flow of 55000000 gallons daily, vineyards and crops like alfalfa, pears and peaches supported by water from Pecos river reservoirs.
Dearborn Independent argues for stricter gun control to curb crime. It calls for tracking every firearm with IDs, banning second hand sales, and strict accountability for transfers to prevent evasion of laws. The piece urges ending the threat of “death-dealing instruments” to secure public safety.
A fragmentary exchange frames a rugged setting with references to wide open spaces and a remark about governors being liable to be women, hinting at a provocative character study or social comment. The dialogue evokes outsider bravado and gendered expectations in a desolate locale.
The fragment suggests a boxing context with phrases about gloves and a competitor, but readable details are limited. Names and concrete facts are sparse, leaving the main event and participants unclear and the piece incomplete.
United States Bureau of Mines figures show gasoline consumption reaching 974,813,000 gallons in July, up about 5 million from June. Daily use averaged 25,613,898 gallons. Production rose by about 5 million to 741,974,813 gallons, up 105,000,000 from July 1923, while refinery stocks fell 132,299,280 gallons to 1,466,558,939. Kerosene production averaged 6,264,552 gallons daily, up 2.6 percent, but domestic demand for kerosene dropped, lifting stocks by 5,834,283 gallons.
A discussion on the fate of small town newspapers highlighting their community value and reliance on fair advertising and subscription support. The piece cites John L. Meyer and Kentucky Press, noting many papers fail to promote their business and risk closing. Also mentions Capitan mountains snow and a stray classified ad pitch.
Stamford plans under way for a 5000 spindle cotton mill costing 500000. Numerous Texas cities report new construction including hotels schools factories and rail expansions with costs up to 10 million. Notable items: Beau champ No 2 pending oil, several bank moves, new university auditorium, and a 15 story hotel in Dallas.
Dialogic quip about an economical chauffeur. Bilkins notes the driver never runs cars on more than one or two wheels at a time, highlighting frugality with a humorous image.
Mrs. Ross Cart’s illness improved after a sick spell. Sheriff Wade returned from the Fort Worth Sheriff’s Convention. Lee Billberry left for Austin to resume duties in the State University law department. Tom Carson, Barstow native, visited from Washington DC and will split time with Sierra Blanca and Van Horn before returning to Washington. Rev. John W. Rayner named superintendent of El Paso’s new non denominational children’s home and will depart to start duties. No successor named yet for the local pastorate. Mrs. W L Fuller and children and Robert Miller headed to Austin as Robert and Miss Mattie resume University studies and W L attends an Austin high school.
A sober pajama wearing editor walked main street, was jailed, and fined ten dollars and costs. He claimed men may dress as they choose if women may go scantily clothed, prompting the judge to remit the fine. The item notes editor's unconventional stunt and reflects on dress norms and press curiosity. Also mentions The Youth's Companion Milestone covers dedicated to national interests.
A terse sale notice lists a 75 acre farm near town, 750 acres unimproved nearby, 80 acres under Red Bluff Dam Proposition, plus a home in town. Terms are part cash part trade. Also a medical examiner quotes heart trouble with angina while a youth disputes the diagnosis with Maggie Dugan.
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