We the People Rally for Ma Ferguson in Texas
A compilation of letters decry Moody-Sterling policies, urging Ma Ferguson for governor to shield farmers, homeowners, and the oil industry from high taxes, deed of trust laws, and highway bonds. Citizens also protest wild horned livestock shipments and warn against laws protecting dealers over growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody-Sterling Administration
Highway Commission
Texas
Sterling
Moody-Sterling
Ma Ferguson
Myrtle Young
Amarillo
Amarillo Proposes License For Fruit Dealers
A letter to Tack objects to two city laws sponsored by Clint Small that would license all wholesale fruit and vegetable dealers in Amarillo for 100 dollars to guard against unhealthy decayed food. The writer argues the measures are unnecessary and questions enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
United States
Hits Produce
Tack
Clint Small
City Commission
Letter praising Al Smith and defending Will I Walk’s stance
The reader commends Will I. Walk for his bold column and contrasts it with the flood of unemployment letters. While agreeing with the writer on Smith’s character, the reader remains skeptical about Jack Garner and signals a preference for principled discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will I
Jack Garner
Garner
al Smith
Protest On Horned Toads Sparks Texas Farm Letter
A reader from Farnsworth Texas rails against Hoover era policies and the Reconstruction Finance Corporation urging reform. He argues aid favored banks and railroads lagged in employment impact, praises farm prosperity and consumer support, and calls for bottom-up government action to lift the economy. The letter ends with a nature protest referencing horned toads.
Von’s Pink Tablets Offer Ulcer Relief
Cure advertising claims describe stomach ulcers from gastric hyperacidity and related ailments. No strict diet required and noticeable improvement may appear in ten days. Von’s Pink Tablets claim to aid natural healing by supporting nourishment and strength. Free booklet offered by Omaha Von Co. at 668 Keeline Building, Omaha, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha von Co
Keeline Bldg
Omaha
Nebr
Make This Model at Home Pattern Guide Ad
Mother and daughter fashion tips with patterns 2415 in sizes 2 to 10. Describes a jacket with cap sleeves and contrasting bodice, trim button, fabric suggestions, and yardage for size 4. Catalog offer includes lingerie, pajamas, kiddie models, and fashion guidance from Anne Adams. Address orders to Amarillo Globe Pattern Dept NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Horned Toads Worth More Than Two Cents to Farmers
A letter argues to protect horned toads and other small reptiles as valuable natural allies. The author notes toads control insects, hog nosed and bull snakes aid in pest suppression, and warns against exporting or killing wildlife for souvenirs. The call emphasizes recognizing wildlife as beneficial to farmers and gardeners.
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BOY Scout
Matinee
Paramount
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Rial
Mr. Jekyll and Mr.hyde
Paramount Triumph
Fredric March
Miriam Hopkins
Rose Hobart
Jack
Hoover
Ritchie
McAdoo
Smith
Hooverites
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Panhandle
Old Boy
U. Will Run
Farnsworth, Texas
Amarillo Globe Daily Pattern
Janet Gaynor
Chas, Farrell
Ace
China
Jumbia
Jack Holt
Ralph Graves
Lila Lee
Alise
Julia Dawn
Sportlight
Paramount Paschall
Texas Theatre
Wyatt
Raef Po
H. N. Kelley
Thompson
Amarillo Grocery CO
Geo. Morehead
W. 16Th
News-Globe
Conoco
Ice Men
Conoco Travel Bureau
Oxfords
Holland and Smith Shoes
J. P. Smith
Holland
Walter Booth
Edwin Clapp
Blackburn Bros
West Texas
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