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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1931
Page
9
A letter from R. B. Donavan denounces merchants who sell food to churchgoers and mocks hypocrisy. He warns of heavy fines for unlawful corn sales and contrasts it with supposed laxities in selling other goods at stations and stores. He cites biblical allusion to reinforce his stance.
Classified pleas from workers seeking poultry farming sewing laundry and waitress jobs. Individuals list willingness to relocate and offer references while stressing urgent need for employment. Includes requests for better wheat prices and calls for national action.
A mother seeking laundry jobs uses an electric washing machine to wash quilts and double blankets for 25 cents each. With four children to educate and no steady work for months, she offers housework by the day or hour and asks for any available tasks at 1500 East Fifteenth Avenue.
Letter from Tucumcari resident Ed Breen comments on economic hardship under Cleveland and calls for strong leadership. Citizens urge work in wheat fields to stimulate the economy and predict price pressures for calves as the fall season nears.
Letter seeks a middle aged couple without children to work on a farm in Gruver Texas. Must be competent and worthy and avoid alcohol. References requested by August 7 at 3905 Tyler Street or in person later at J P Winder’s home. Save stamps. letters will not be answered.
A long-time tree and plant surgeon offers pruning and feeding to save sap damaged trees after an unusually warm spring followed by a frost. He mentions graduation from a Hanover college 30 years ago and invites calls to treat ill trees or shrubs. A notice asks for help locating a missing 75 pound German police dog, two years old, with a collar and license, offering a reward.
LILLIE MORGAN of Route 3 Box 402 Amazone Well Court offers to work as a houseworker, cafe staff, or in a sandwich shop, fountain, or housekeeping roles. She states she is experienced in housework and eager to work, asking for print publication of her letter.
A note from MRS. B. C. of 614 A East Fourteenth Avenue asks printing help for baby needs as her husband is out of work. She requests two nightgowns and available baby clothes or sheets.
A 26 year old widow with practical nursing experience seeks any honest paid work to cover room and board. She is skilled with babies and small children and willing to do housework by the hour or week until employed. DOT telephone 9935.
A reader requests weight gain advice being 15 pounds underweight. A widow seeks farm work cooking and housekeeping to raise two children. Contact details include 408 Forest Street and Martha's Court North Fillmore Street, with references available.
Lord Reading, 70, former viceroy of India, marries Stella Charnaud, long time staff member, at Prince's Row Registry after a return to England in 1926. King George sends congratulations.
The bodies of Howard Crandell and George James, both 24, aviation students, lay in a Dallas morgue after they slipped from school to attempt a stunt flight. Crandell hailed from Greenwich, New York, and James from New York City. Plans were made to return them to their eastern homes.
A Brooklyn reader reports a stubborn leg rash that itched and burned until Resinol ointment provided quick relief and soothing care. The note claims Resinol helps with minor rashes and eczema and mentions chafing relief. Free samples offered by Resinol in Baltimore.
The ad urges readers to try Mooney's Emerald Oil for eczema and skin troubles at 85 cents a bottle. It claims deep penetration, antiseptic qualities, no staining or greasiness, and a money back guarantee if not satisfied after use.
A transport pilot's license holder and a companion took a lone sky jaunt near Love Field during a flying lesson. They landed in a meadow instead of returning to the field, then flew again for a flying exhibition. At 300 feet the ship dived bottomside up. gasoline ignited and both men burned beyond recognition. H G Bell, formerly with Sears Amarillo, and now with San Angelo, spent Monday and Tuesday in Amarillo on business.
A terse note ponders swimming as a complement to an otherwise rich diet, implying a link between activity and red blood. The line hints at health or lifestyle themes without naming people or places.
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