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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1950
Page
2
Hay Fever Paragraph Sparks Heavy Reader Response
Tack's paragraph on hay fever drew unexpected excitement as readers flooded The News-Globe with hundreds of phone calls and mail requests, leaving the office swamped and surprised by the response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
News-Globe
Tack’s Idea For A Hay Fever Palliative Report
Tack believes a reliable man’s remedy could aid hay fever sufferers by trial and feedback. He plans to share the palliative with several patients and collect reports on its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Palliative Hay Fever Trick Promises Fast Relief
The writer describes a dubious method using Prince Albert cigarette papers folded under the upper lip to ease hay fever. He cites two unnamed individuals, including Duke Nally, who report relief after trying the hack, claiming sneezing dropped and normal feeling returned for hours. The tone critiques the method as simplistic but notes some anecdotal success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Prince Albert
Duke Nally
Prince Albert plan eases hay fever for Red Holmes
Red Holmes recalls severe hay fever prompting thoughts of moving to a milder climate. He credits Prince Albert cigarette palliative with keeping symptoms down to a minor inconvenience. The paper plans to survey many more users next week and report findings. Tack expresses cautious optimism, apologizing to the medical profession as a precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Holmes
Tack
Could There Be Relief From Pressed Paper Nerve?
The passage ponders whether the folded paper itself presses a nerve and brings relief or abatement while time continues. It notes limited discoveries from experiments and that simple things can sometimes yield results.
Weather dries out with sporadic storms across regions
The report notes drying conditions with more thunder and lightning in spots and comparatively few heavy downpours. A reader appreciation message thanks Mrs. B. G. Pyles for a chocolate Boston cream pie, describing it as a pleasant surprise and stating the pie was eaten in full.
Dieter dreams of Boston cream pies
The narrator notes rapid weight loss of five and a half pounds in three weeks while pursuing a strict diet without cream or sugar in coffee and avoiding meat fats and desserts. Despite discipline, cravings persist as thoughts turn to Boston cream pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Migrant mountain lion suspected in calf death near Vernon
A two weeks old colt was killed by a marauding animal in Palo Duro range area. It was with its mother and bitten at the neck then dragged 15 to 20 feet after death. Bill Bell, Wagoner ranch officer at Vernon, says coyotes rarely kill colts and lions exist in North Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Duro Canyon
Bill Bell
Wagoner Ranch
Vernon
Texas
Wagoner
Lions Footprints Spur Trail of Two Lions Down River
Two years ago government trapper reports footprints of two lions along the river. A panther hunt was noted at Canadian location last winter, suggesting ongoing wildlife pursuit in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian
Wilbur McCarty Solves Mountain Mystery
John McCarty says his husky son Wilbur saw bear spoor in Colorado and in the mountains last summer. Wilbur claims panther spoor differs from bear spoor, and his careful observation may have solved the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCarty
Wilbur
Colorado
Colt sighting at Frying Pan mesa sparks Canyon area talk
A Frying Pan mesa colt sighting stirred excitement in Canyon as word spread of a possible new bank building opening in Amarillo, after a morning meeting with a local resident who hinted at ongoing developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
Canyon
Amarillo
Tackles News Globe press and West Yellowstone trip
Mr. Tack presents News Globe reports its new 375000 dollar press nearly paid for. Sam quips about old sayings. Henry Mathews travel Yellowstone Park and West Yellowstone. Entrants may register at Leon ticket office for a prize of roses and a month of tickets for the winner and his wife and daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
News-Globe
Henry Mathews
West
Yellowstone Park
West Yellowstone
Leon
Robi. D. Sparks
Old cowman talks of cows and lush pasture smiles
An elderly rancher speaks of his cattle this morning noting the lush pastures and joking that the cows have dimples in their knees. The anecdote captures a rustic, humorous glimpse of rural life.
Milking a Cow as Training for Good Citizenship
An aging observer argues milking cows shapes character and work ethic. Those who buried heads in the flank become industrious, while those who stall for others to beat them lose drive. The speaker frames life as highly competitive and values hands-on effort.
If Parents Realize Child Labor Builds Citizens
Statement stresses that children with work and duties grow into better citizens for both women and men, urging parents to recognize the value of responsibility to strengthen the country.
Sweater Girl contest proposed for Amarillo week
Reader suggests Mason King organize a Sweater Girl of Amarillo contest starting September 25. The idea includes photographing entrants. The note also notes Mason’s prediction of rapid population growth, reaching around a million by 1990 and Lub bork possibly two million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason King
Amarillo
Mason
Lubbork
Little Theater Seeks Balance on Born Yesterday Peppery Lines
The Little Theater plans to stage Born Yesterday amid concerns the dialogue may be too brisk for some audiences. Leaders worry the troupe must balance edgier material with audience expectations or risk dwindling attendance.
Congress passes large pork barrel bill before elections
Congress voted across party lines for a massive public works package despite wartime aims. The bill items billions in funding for projects benefiting lawmakers and districts as election campaigns approach.
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Congress
Mrs Clark vows to curb wasteful spending in Washington
Mrs Clark declares that if elected she will carry to Washington a report she says could sober up coal oil Johnnies wasting public funds while soldiers die for lack of tanks. She foresees voters ousting many Congress members across both parties if spending does not stop.
Texas Visitor Discusses Chiggers in Boston
A Texas visitor in Boston sparked talk as he mentioned chiggers. His hostess pressed the term, asking if he meant chigrees rather than chiggers, while she peered at him through her lorgnette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Boston
Father of the Bride back on screen at Leon theater
Letter details a second showing of MGM’s Father of the Bride starting Sunday Aug 13 at the Leon theater. It notes a contest honoring Amarillo fathers with married daughters and asks Tack to help spotlight this new contest effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Jack King
MGM
Paramount
King
Little Leon
Newscaster Bert Stafford Ordered to Active Duty
KGNC newscaster Bert Stafford, a Staff announcer and reserve Signal Corps sergeant, is ordered to report to Camp Ord California on August 17. He will be stationed on the West Coast with his wife and 3 month old daughter accompanying him. Stafford spent early life in Amarillo and attended Amarillo High School before moving to California. He served three years in Alaska during World War II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KGNC
Signal Corps
Bert Stafford
Camp Ord
Cal
Minnesota farm museum seeks old implements from state farms
Minnesota farmers are asked to send grandfather’s hand hewn plows churns and spinning wheels to the state capitol. With Gov Youngdahl’s approval the Minnesota Historical Society starts a farm museum to collect equipment from all periods of the state’s agricultural history. The goal is to re create crafts and, for example, assemble a complete century old grist mill for demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Minn
Minnesota
Luther W. Youngdahl
Minnesota Historical Society
Farm Museum Committee
Double tonsils removed in Wisconsin visit
In Custer South Dakota 12 year old Susie Baxter had two sets of tonsils removed after doctors discovered a second pair under her tongue following a tonsillectomy done while visiting her grandmother in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer
Susie Baxter
Wisconsin
Teen Buster Steen Enlists in Army Air Force for Four Years
Buster M Steen 18 of 1012 Pierce enlists in the Army Air Force for four years to study as an aviation mechanic. He left last week for basic training at San Antonio. Previously he worked for Barfield Lumber Company at 3101 Pierce and is the brother of Louis M Steen of 1822 Hayden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Force
Buster M. Steen
Pierce
Buster
San Antonio
Barfield Lumber Company
Louis M. Steen
Hayden
Burglars Enter Used Car Office at Southworth Lot
Burglars broke a window and door glass at the Harvey Southworth used car lot office at 701 Fillmore during the night and stole a 45 caliber automatic and a small amount of change. Detectives said the burglars did not try to open the large safe. the money was taken from a desk drawer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Southworth
Fillmore
USED SCOUT DRESS DEAR TACK
A reader offers a nearly new Girl Scout dress size 12 with accessories for sale. Contact by phone at 2-2270 or visit 818 Dallas to arrange purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Gentle at-home child care offered by hour or day
Advertises in-home child care service with hourly or daily rates. Promises highest standard of care and includes contact number 2 8724 and address 809 Spring.
Request for Ironing Help From Mrs. R. B.
Dear Tack, I am writing to ask for ironing assistance. I have a mangle and can complete several large ironings in a day. Address: Mrs. R. B. 2406 North East Eighth Apt. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Colored woman seeks household or any job in city
Hattie Mae Templeton, a colored woman living at 100 Harrison, requests employment. She states she can perform housework or any kind of work and seeks job opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Harrison
Hattie Mae Templeton
Job Help Wanted In Am arillo Practical Nurse Or Housekeeper
Brief source fragment offers a personal request for employment in Amarillo. Seeks roles as practical nurse, housekeeper at a motherless home, elderly companion, or housekeeper for a man. Provides contact: call 2 6191.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Lacy
Trade Offer For Baby Buggy And Pad
A reader proposes bartering a baby buggy and pad in exchange for one and a half books of Gunn Bros. stamps or S H Green stamps, seeking a straightforward swap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn Bros
S&h Green
WANTS PIANO A-1 Upright Purchase Request
Person seeks an upright piano in excellent condition. Prefers fair price. Open to accepting a piano in trade or as part of the deal if it meets quality and value expectations.
Lost Battalion Reunion Set for Amarillo Amid Remembrance
More than 200 members of the Lost Battalion will gather in Amarillo for the sixth reunion since World War II. The 131st, part of the 36th Division Texas National Guard, faced Java and prisoner camps, with 800 original members reduced to about 300 by 1945. Memorial services in Memorial Park will honor the dead, followed by events at the Herring Hotel and American Legion Home, with officers led by Maj. J. B. Heinen and guests from Plainview Lubbock Wichita Falls Abilene and Jacksboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Blucher Tharp
31St Field Artillery
Texas National Guard
Camp Bowie
San Francisco
Tharp
Java
131St
United States
Singapore
Yokohama
Burma
Saigon
Indo-China
Memorial Park
Amarillo College
Herring Hotel
American Legion
West Seventh
Legion
Legion Home
Aftenoon
Maj. J. B. Heinen
Dallas
Lost Battalion Association
O. C. Webster
Dale Lewis
Tom McFarland
Hereford
Plainview
Lubbock
Wichita Falls
Abilene
Jacksboro
Stroller Offered in Exchange for Stamps Book
A reader offers a stroller in exchange for one book of stamps. Please call 2 5770 if interested.
Six week old puppy seeks good home
Six weeks old puppy offered for adoption. Expected to be a small dog when grown. Contact by phone at 2 9640 for details and adoption arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Lost plaid broadcloth package at Anthony's
A package lost on Monday August 7 at Anthony's contained 12 yards of plaid broadcloth in two pieces. A reward is offered for its return. Contact Mrs. Denton Smith at 3322 West Tenth by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony’s
Would Correspond To Find Suitable Mail Soulmate
A note requests correspondence with a lady aged 45 to 50 seeking a mutually suitable match for a trimony. The sender, Bill, invites responses from interested women who are open to a traditional long term union and possible shared life goals.
Smart Kitten Offered by Mrs Parker in Hastings
Mrs Parker of 102 Hastings offers a smart kitten to a good home. Phone 3 3000 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Parker
Hastings
Trade for stamps notice in moving sale
We are moving and have many items to trade for Gunn Bros. or S H stamps. Dishes pottery lamps pictures mixer waffle iron garden tools toys girl clothes size 2 and 3. Reader 2105 Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunn Bros
S&h
Bowie
SEEKING OFFICE WORK FROM MARGARET GRANT
Mrs Margaret Grant seeks office work in a small office with typing and filing. She is a graduate of a teachers college with five years teaching and office experience, requests possible apprenticeship if needed, and provides phone numbers 24749 8469 and 3 6775 or Box 5206 Amarillo for interviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarilo
Margaret Grant
Kittens and Goldfish For Sale By Mrs Dobbins
Mrs Dobbins offers kittens for sale and about 300 goldfish priced at 10 cents each from 901 North Madison. Local ad notes cute kittens available and asks potential buyers to contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Tack
Sam
Cynthis Verne McMinn
Perry McMinn
Summerfield
E. B. Posey
J. B. McMinn
M&m
TEEN
Air Force
Mrs. Era Satterfield
Tne Swank
Shmoe
Duke
Minty
Phil
Cox
Col. Blucher Tharp
Henry Danciger
W. 10Th
Hamilton, Longines
Buleva
Deason
Pat Alexander
Stationery & Bank Supply
Polk
Prac
Texas Underground
J. D. Vandergriff
Chain-Link Fence CO
Canyon Road
Koehler
Koehler Hair Care
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