U S Road Help Halted During Ferguson Era
The U S Bureau of Public Roads letter dated January 3 1927 to Eugene T Smith chairman of the Ferguson Highway Commission states federal aid projects not under contract are withdrawn until contractors are paid and funds available. The note ties the withdrawal to the Ferguson era scandal and notes Texas has since received 19 110 649 for highway construction over the past two years.
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Dallas
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Highway Commission
Eugene T. Smith
Ferguson Highway Commission
Paranh
Bureau of Public Roads
Bureau
Losh
Sterling
Ferguson-American Road Company
Federal Bureau
Ferguson
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
Dan Moody
Notable Texas Highway Funding Under Ster ling Administration
The record asserts prudent federal aid highway spending and maintenance, noting nearly $20,000,000 contributed to Texas over two years under Sterling and administering under Ross Sterling as proof of proper highway administration.
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Texas
Sterling
Ross Sterling
Minnesota Educator Dead by Gas in Apparent Suicide
In Minneapolis on August 15 Dean James Co. Lawrence 42 executive assistant to University of Minnesota President Dr Lotus D Coffman was found dead in a car in a garage with the motor running. A deputy coroner ruled death by own action.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Dean James Co. Lawrence
Lotus D. Coffman
University of Minnesota
Tack Letters Continued From Page 3
A reader in Amarillo seeks immediate work and a room with board for his seven year old daughter, requesting small monthly wages. He has six years’ residence in Amarillo and can provide A-1 references. Telephone 5043.
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Amarillo
Help Wanted In Cameron New Mexico Farm Work
Mrs Delia Ewing seeks a widowed middle aged unencumbered person to live on a Cameron farm. Applicant must assist with housework and outdoor tasks. Small wage offered.
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Delia Ewing
Cameron
New Mexico
Family Seeks Stove and Aid for Five Children
A widow with five children appeals to readers for furniture and a stove to cook outdoors before cold weather. She offers nursing and housework services and requests any available help from the community.
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Tom
A. R
van Buren Street
WANTS BIRD CAGE WHEEL CHAIR AND CHICKEN HOUSE
Leonard Foster seeks a bird cage and offers to borrow a wheel chair for his invalid mother. A reader asks for a usable wheel chair. A third item requests a three room house near a pavement suitable for raising chickens.
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Tack
Dr Dennis D D D Prescription for skin relief
Quick itching relief for pimples blotches eczema rashes and eruptions with Dr Dennis D D D Prescription. Pure cooling antiseptic oil soothes and heals inflamed skin dries clear in minutes money back guarantee if first application fails. 35c at all druggists.
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Dennis
Classified Wants and Notices From Local Help Wanted
A collection of short classifieds including requests for housing with utilities limits, selling four one month old Collie pups, a 16 year old seeking private home work, a driver for car and housework, a 17 year old girl seeking child care or housework, and a housekeeper needed. Includes contact details at several local addresses.
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Taylor Street
M. A
St Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Certified to Do Business in Texas
The Board of Insurance Commissioners of Texas certifies St Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company of St Paul Minnesota has complied with Texas law and is authorized to do business in Texas for the year ending February 28 1933. Dated May 23 1932 in Austin by Chairman W A Tarver with Cravens Dargan & Co Houston as general agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Insurance Commissioners
Austin
Texas
W. A. Tarver
Cravens, Dargan & Co
Houston
Disparities Over Fate Letter From a Widow
A widow writes of hardship complaining about a person posing as a Christian who asks her to work for board and room or $2 a week while others in the family work, performing washing, ironing and cooking. She recalls her deceased mother and seeks publication.
Do unto Others as You Would Have Them Do
A reader expresses conflict between Christian duty and harsh work demands. He recalls a widow seeking room and board for care of her TB-stricken mother and questions what Christians should do. He pleads for guidance to avoid actions driven by shame or coercion while affirming faith and prayer answered.
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T. B
Nadinola Bleaching Cream Promises Quick Complexion Fix
End ugly complexion with Nadinola cream. Apply at bedtime without rubbing to reduce blemishes and pores. Jar costs 50c with money back guarantee. Visible results promised by tomorrow.
Reader Asks for Salvation Amid Hardship and Hypocrisy
A reader writes from distress about poverty and rising costs, asking for guidance to avoid hypocrisy while supporting family. The letter notes mothers dying for salvation, modest weekly offerings, and the church not being responsible for members deeds, suggesting broader financial strain and questions of wealth.
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U.S
W. W. Hancock
East Seventh Avenue
Fair Theater
St. Anthony's Hospital
Resinol
Dept.Ca
Baltimore
Drs
Fisk
Capitol Hotel
Sed-A-Fen
Minnesota
H. J
Leonard Foster
North Taylor Street
Wilson W. Ballew
Johnson
Harry L
North West
Eighth Avenue
Collie
Tam
Buchanan Street
South
Grant Street
M. G
McMasters Street
W. V. Thomasson
Lelia Lake
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Amarillo Globe Daily Pattern
Anne Adams
Amarillo Globe Pattern Department
West 11Th Street
New York City
The
Amarillo Baking CO
Blackburn Bros
West Texas
Bell Tailors
Polk
van Buren
Willard
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