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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1932
Page
6
The Baker Company, maker of potato cereal from sweet potatoes, negotiates with Palestine authorities to establish a second plant in that city, in addition to its existing facility at Linsdale.
Twenty one Texas mills reported cotton goods sales of 3 141 090 yards in July up from 2 447 000 yards in June. The July total marks the highest monthly figure since January according to the University Bureau of Business Research.
The article recounts legends claiming Billy the Kid survived, but notes authorities insist he died at the hands of lawmen years ago. It details an embellished Lincoln County jail escape tale involving Sheriff Pat Garrett, Deputy Bell, and the Kid’s dramatic gunfight and escape.
An aged advertisement extols Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a simple, harmless tonic to energize the body by stimulating organs through laxative herbs. It promises quick results, urges purchase from a druggist, and warns against chronic constipation and auto intoxication, touting accessibility and affordability.
Jack Wells of Tollywood sends a six months subscription for a dollar. Otis Gin and Warehouse Co of Loving New Mexico renews for a year. C M Wilson asks about Pecos and sends a two dollar check. His residence is Alpine.
John Miller of Royalty renews for a year as readers far and wide renew. Recipients include H L Massillion Springfield P R Fa irley Pratt City G Wart Avera W T Elliott Charlotte Gailigan Chicago L H Lankin Nachez C J Johnson Davenport Ke Schultz Morris Hi Mrs Hen Simmons Norfolk J W Thorpe Corpus Christi C H James Carlsbad J A Youngblood San Antonio He sends $2.00 Herman Bernstein Chicago office renews for another year H R Anderson Wherrville former Pecos resident renews 2.00 A R Eppenaar Ward and Loving counties oil operator renews for a year.
E. V. Campbell, treasurer of the East Texas Refining Co and official in Burford Oil, was in town Friday on business and pleasure. He lived here until about eighteen months ago when Burford's offices moved to Dallas and he said the old town looked good and he was glad to reconnect with friends.
Jack Hall, Crane county cowboy, convicted last week of killing T C Barnsley, a prominent cattleman of Crane and Ward counties, is already serving a four year term. His attorneys waived appeal and motion for new trial as Judge Crane imposed sentence. Sheriff Roberson and Van I Havis transported the prisoner to Huntsville.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports August 1952 building activity with permits in 352 cities rising 4.5 percent in value to 37,137,073 dollars and 18.7 percent in total operations from July. Residential, nonresidential, and alterations show varied gains and declines across July comparisons.
Texas cement mills boosted production from 276000 barrels in July to 328000 in August, a near 18 percent rise. Shipments climbed 26 percent to 386000 barrels, the largest since October, draining stocks by 62000 barrels to 603000, down 10 percent from July.
Mrs Frances S Prescott of Los Angeles reports lasting relief from intestinal influenza and toxemia after using Crazy Crystals for several months. She notes other family members also benefited and recommends the remedy.
A noisy morning scene unfolds as riders surge into town with bold speed and muffled firepower. Reporters note tense nerves and swift movement through streets while residents watch the spectacle unfold under unsettled skies.
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