Potter County Ballot List For Runoff August 27
A short ballot of 40 candidate names across multiple offices including Governor State Railroad Commissioner Supreme Court Associate Justice and local roles. Voters may cast in only one of three county commissioner races by precinct with names listed for positions from county judge to constable and tax assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
R. S. Sterling
Harris County
Miriam A. Ferguson
Travis County
Co. V. Terrell
Wise County
Lee Satterwhite
Ector County
Gregory Hatcher
Dallas County
Ernest O. Thompson
Supreme Court
William Pierson
Hunt County
J. E. Hickman
Eastland County
George B. Terrell
Cherokee County
Pink Parrish
Lubbock County
J. H. Cyclone Davis
Hopkins County
Joseph Weldon Bailey, Jr
Sterling P. Strong
Joe Burkett
Bexar County
Tack Letters From a Southwest Citizen
A reader asks Tack for a remedy to stop a Jersey cow from sucking herself noting vets say no cure exists. The writer reports attempts with straps and a stick failing to stop the habit. A county agent is suggested for help and the letter cites New Mexico contact details. Another note seeks to locate Mrs Cunningham in Clovis. A couple requests farm work before their expected birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Tack
Clovis
New Mexico
Big Bull Ranch
Amarillo
Needs Housekeeper for Farm Family in Spearman Texas
Job ad from Mrs Z M Allen of Stinnett Route Spearman Texas seeking a middle aged woman with no children to help with housework and child care. Five in the family on a farm, offering room and board and small wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Z. M. Allen
Stinnett
Spearman
Texas
Unfortunate Texas proves a reader’s sharp critique
A letter from WILL I WALK criticizes the Amarillo News satire about Oklahoma papers. He cites Oklahoma governors Walton and Johnston, recalls impeachment, and urges Texas voters to ignore Oklahoma opinion while voting for Ferguson. He plans to move to Texas and continues reading The News and offering comments. A second letter asks Tack for work, offering to take any job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Amarillo
Wisconsin
News Today
Ross Sterling
Oklahoma
Jack Walton
Walton
Johnston
Fergusons
Muleshoe
Union
Mrs. Ferguson
Help find Fritz the white pug-faced bulldog
A resident requests help locating their dog Fritz, a white pug-faced English screw-tail bulldog. They ask the Dear Tack paper to publish the notice to aid in recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Fritz
Reward Offered for Return of Strayed Cat
A resident at 500 Kentucky Street offers a reward for the return of a stray cat. J. M. Benesch invites helpers to visit his home to receive catfish perch carp or goldfish in exchange. Phone 9315.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Street
Weather Bureau Department
J. M. Benesch
Wants Ride to California and Scout Gear Search
A reader seeks a California ride as a young man offering chauffeur help to share expenses. Scout Ravey requests help locating a lost bedroll between Pierce and Sixteenth and the Presbyterian Church. Mrs Jackson wants to contact someone selling a reed push cart at a reasonable price.
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Tack
California
Wichita Ave
Pierce
Sixteenth
Presbyterian Church
Scout Ravey
Troup 2
Lost slipper inquiry between Hillcrest course and Santa Fe shops
Mrs A M Sims reports her black size 4 left slipper missing somewhere between Hillcrest golf course and the Santa Fe shops. She offers a small reward and provides Route 3 Box 146 for contact.
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Tack
Hillcrest
Santa Fe
A. M. Sims
Route 3
Lost rose gold glasses in brown leather case offer reward
A reader offers a reward for a missing pair of glasses with rose gold frames kept in a small brown leather case. Contact Telephone 2-3668 to claim.
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Tack
Work sought at moth erless or widowers' home
Applicant seeks immediate employment to pay room rent at 1812 South Buchanan Street. Claims ability to perform most types of work and asks for any available position.
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Tack
Free Dogs and Cats and Farm Work Wanted
A widow offers two dogs and two cats for free before noon at 3211 East Eleventh Avenue Amarillo while a family seeks farm or ranch work around Plainview or Hale Center. The notices include contact details and locations, reflecting small classifieds in a local paper.
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Fast
Eleventh Avenue
East Amarillo
Panhandle Highway
Plainview
Hale Center
WANTS A SCOOTER AND WORK HELP
A reader seeks a child's scooter and a place to raise chickens. Anna Allen of Borger Texas asks for work urgently and wishes to enter a motherless home. She provides 1312 East Eighth Avenue contact.
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Tack
East Eighth Avenue
Woman Seeks Housekeeping and Childcare Work
A widow with one child seeks immediate paid work as a housekeeper or caregiver. She notes fair cooking, good housekeeping, and waitress skills and provides AI references. Contact at 1005 North Fillmore Street or 1812 Buchanan Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fillmore
Tack
Buchanan &Treet
Young Women Seek Domestic Work or Partnership
Two notices from Amarillo, Texas. Susie of 614 Cleveland Street and J. Jones of 310 South Fillmore Street offer services and seek employment or business partners. Susie advertises as an experienced cook and housekeeper seeking daily or weekly work. Jones seeks a living or partnership and mentions staying with a widower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lars
J. 3. Jones
General Delivery
Amarillo
Texas
Tack
Widow Seeks Work and Lost Garment Reward
A widow asks for any available work and offers a 50 cent reward for recovery of a Spirella fitting garment lost some time ago. She describes herself as a capable cook seeking a reliable position.
Lost saddle pony near Pampa Texas
Johnny Wall of Pampa Texas reports a stray nine year old red and white saddle pony with four stocking feet and a compact build. Last seen about three weeks ago with a sorrel mare. describer cannot identify the mare. Please assist in locating the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hudson
Pampa
Johnny Wall
Jim Wall
Texas
Three Minute Relief From Periodical Pains
An ad promotes "B. C." as a fast acting remedy for inorganic pains, colds, headaches, and neuralgia. Marketed by a registered pharmacist, the product blends several ingredients to work in minutes without opiates or habit forming drugs. Available in 10¢ and 25¢ packages at drug sellers.
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B. C
Carpenter Seeks Work and References in Local Ad
A 13 year local resident and skilled carpenter offers services including cabinet building repair work and general carpentry. He requests opportunities and references and mentions having two to three hundred dollars to invest for a job or start.
Widow seeks work for room and board with daughter
A widow with a seven year old daughter seeks employment offering cafe hotel and bakery experience. She can wrap bread front desk housework and is willing to relocate out of town. She is 34 with strong references and Route 3 Box 259.
I need work as a housekeeper or similar role
I am seeking employment and willing to take any suitable position. My strongest preference is a housekeeping role, but I am open to various tasks and ready to adapt to your needs.
How Modern Women Lose Pounds of Fat Swiftly-Safely
Begin each day with half a teaspoon Kruschen Salts in hot water before breakfast. Cut pastry fatty meats and heavy starches, limit potatoes butter cream and sugar. In four weeks weigh to see fat loss and note energy skin clarity and renewed vigor. Obtain Kruschen Salts from local drugstores including Fox Drug Co City Drug Store and Post Office Drug.
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Fox Drug Co
City Drug Store
Post Office Drug
Mel o softens water to ease dishwashing
Even in hard water dishes wash easily when water is softened with Mel o. Soft water prevents scum and ring formation and helps grease cut away. Mel o enhances soap efficiency, saving from 34 to 4 times typical usage and is available at your grocer.
Pattern 2411 at Home Fashion Pattern for Girls
The ad promotes Make This Pattern 2411 with step by step diagrams for a junior miss frock. It describes a military inspired vestee with revers and buttons, a simple skirt, and a contrast white pique vestee with wool in a youth friendly design. Sizes 12 to 20 available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
WANTS LAUNDRY WORK
A brief inquiry from an individual seeking employment in laundry work. The note expresses willingness to take on laundry duties and asks if work can be secured.
Ex-soldier seeks ride to Albuquerque for Veterans Hospital
A reader from 613 East Seventh Ave asks for a lift to Albuquerque on Saturday to reach the Veterans Hospital. He is an ex-soldier with a wife and five children to support and offers to share expenses with any driver. In care of Tack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque
Tack
Veterans Hoospital
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Potter
Sam B. Motlow
J. M. Simpson
Rhea C. Myers
Howard Anderson
H. L. Gaither
W- M. Adams
W. E. Blackburn
Joe M. Mobley
Houston Taylor
H. E. Kinkead
Miss Jewell Davidson
J. W. Collins
R. A. Haley
John Arnot
K. D. Kelly
Hinkle Street
Cunningham
Lee McBride
Harold and Wife
Georgia Street
Martha Norelius
Martha Norelius Wright
White Sulphur Spring
W. V
Will I
East Ninth Avenue
United States Government Tea Examiners
Schilling
Scout
South Buchanan Street
West
Eighth Avenue
Cogburn
Bellview Street
Anna Allen
Borger
South Fillmore Street
Susie
Cleveland Street
Uma
Vor
the Hygienic Products CO
Canton, Ohio
Melo
Amarillo Globe Daily Pattern
East Seventh Ave
Blackburn.bros
West Texas
Liccerr & Myers
Topacco Cay
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