Amarillo Schools Cash on Hand To Start Term
Amarillo Public Schools report about 60000 dollars in bank reserves sufficient to operate for the first two months of the coming term. Waddill notes half of that will come from state per capita payments in the first three months, keeping schools on cash basis until November tax receipts. The district has 22 schools, 325 teachers and principals, and about 75 other staff. schools reopen September 7.
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Amarillo
George M. Waddill
Board of Trustees
Waddill
School Board of Trustees
Amarillo Independent School District
Courthouse records list multiple transfers and registrations
Court notices record warranty deeds from Polly A. Davis to Chas B Lester and others, various parcels, and vehicle registrations including Oldsmobile, Ford, Plymouth and Chevrolet models. A marriage license for William A. Stephenson and Anne Osman is noted.
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Polly A. Davis
Chas
B. Lester
Sih
A. F. Saddoris
Towa
Saddoris
Bi. Bivins
Humphreys Highlands
Clarence N. Cosby
W. G. Reeder
Bolton
Fred M. Seale
J. A. Haron
Earlene Sadier
W. A. Oldham
R. ©. Sanders
R. D. Houck
P. L. Reppert
C. F. Anderson
Jas. B. Reese
Amos P. McBride
Dick Ford
Int. Harv. Co
Geraldine Kretchmar
Ford Tudor
John H. Moore
D. A. McSpadden
Ford
J. W. Hill
W. B. Stinson
Lafayette
Hall
Callahan
New Origin Proposed for Phrase Hot Trail
Federal Writers' Project researchers propose a California origin for hot trail from early explorers who used scat mustard weed to mark a path. When returning weeks later they supposedly followed the yellow trail of mustard plants.
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San Francisco
Federal Writers’ Project
California
Help Wanted Ad Requesting Work With References
A partial job notice states a wage of two dollars a week and no washing required. It mentions lodging and nights staying, asks to call after 5 PM, provides address 2300 B North West Fifth Avenue, and asks for references. The writer signs B W Wilson and references prior assistance.
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B. W. Wilson
North West
Fifth Avenue
World's fattest mother to visit Amarillo in midways
Gertrude Karn known as the world's fattest mother weighing 745 pounds will join United Shows of America at the Tri-State Fair midways September 21 26. She gained fame after birth of a baby girl in Shreveport and newsreels and photographs circulated widely. Her husband Cliff Karn weighs 306 pounds, family total surpasses a half ton.
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Walter Winchell
Lowell Thomas
Gertrude Karn
Amarillo
Gertrude
United Shows of America
Tri-State Fair
Anna Lea
Cliff Karn
Housekeeper Wanted For Local Family
A reader seeks an unencumbered housekeeper aged 30 to 45 for weekly in town work. Permanent placement with private room and family treatment. contact 307 North Lincoln Street by phone 20700 or apply in person at 708 Virginia.
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North
Lincoln Street
Virginia
Hiring Ad Seeks Experienced Housekeeper for Nights
Classified notice seeks a capable woman to perform housework in a one child household. Must stay nights and avoid heavy labor. No inexperienced or young applicants.
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Tack
Mary Hynes
Multiple Help Wanted Notices From Dalhart Area Classifieds
Numerous small ads seek domestic help and personal services in Dalhart and Amarillo Texas. Listings include a live-in housekeeper for ten dollars monthly with references, a girl seeking work in home duties, fundraising for a deceased kinship body transport, a middle aged woman willing to relocate for work, a cat seeking a home, and various workers seeking half or full time positions in cafeteria, grocery, or maid roles.
Purge and Comments Mentioned by EF Smith at Taylor Street
EF Smith of 2105 Taylor Street references purge and comments in a brief note. The fragment signals a discussion or warning but provides no dates or actions beyond the location and name.
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Purge
Smith
Taylor Street
Kidneys Must Clean Out Acids in the Body
An old style health advert claims the kidneys filter acids and toxins and warns against drastic drugs. It promotes a guaranteed prescription Cystex with a Bank of America deposit and a money back promise if the package is not returned, urging readers to contact their druggist.
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Bank of America
Los Angeles
Calif
Skinner
Pirot
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Buchanan Street
Dial
Hereford
Texas
Wiehite
Kansas
Hiram Walker
Peoria, Illinois
Paiuieen
Dalhart
Tam
Lois Davis
Silverton
Frances Casstevens
Spokane
Wash
W. O. Casstevens
North Tyler Street
General Delivery
Pampa
van Buren Street
BE. A. K
North West Third Ave
St. Louis
Front Street
Levine
Ashures Jong li
Caracal Skunk Kid Skin Raccoon
Raccoon Wolf
Jacquard
Julliard
Evines
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