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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1931
Page
5
A reader asks for remedies to relieve hay fever and wonders if there is a cure that has helped others. She thanks the columnist for offering possible relief ideas.
A reader argues that single women, especially those with poor family support, should prioritize home and modest means over competing with married women for jobs. The letter urges restraint during economic adversity to keep sisters off the streets and supports traditional gender roles.
Messages seek newspaper delivery for a hospitalized veteran and his wife in Muskogee Oklahoma, a widow seeking a companion, and a Dalhart elevator man asking for job help with references. Each item notes prior readers in Amarillo and requests community assistance through Tack.
A woman named Alma, in care of Tack, writes seeking a kind man around 40 to 45 for friendship and a stable home. She notes 12 years of work and a desire to stay at home, cook, and keep house.
Middle aged woman with extensive cooking and housekeeping experience seeks permanent winter position. Prefers cooking above all duties and can provide satisfactory references. Primarily seeking a stable winter residence or placement.
Help locate Sandie a one year old black and white English Setter missing since August 2. He answers to Sandie and is registered with a heavy leather collar, tax tag numbers 1931 Amarillo City No. 1 and 1930. Rabies vaccine 3618. Owner Lon Higgins 801 North Roosevelt Street Forest Hill addition will pay $1 reward. Contact E R T for return.
A brief note from a reader offering to help others who seek assistance with similar requests. The sentiment emphasizes willingness to provide guidance and support. The voice is informal and direct, reflecting a community-minded tone.
A man, Taylor Damron, offers to work for room and board or small wages. He will do yard work or various tasks and seeks any employment. He asks for help finding a janitor job.
Personal ad from a reader in distress offering an Indian Special motorcycle with sidecar for $50 and stating first come, first served. Provides address 410 Prospect Street and contact number 9581. Mentions three daughters needing school funds and willingness to work for 25 cents per hour.
A letter from L. D. Perry of 803 Lamar Street promises strict confidentiality to anyone reporting a house pest problem and assures elimination of rats to moths. Irene Breanbrack of Dumas, Texas seeks employment for housework to support an ill mother at age 18.
Mrs J M P of 403 North Polk Street offers hourly housework services with good references. She thanks the reader and signs as Tack.
A reader asks for opportunities to do laundry work at home and seeks column placement for such tasks. The note expresses interest in freelance domestic labor and requests guidance or listings.
A welfare request from a reader at 1801 North Houston Street seeking donated clothing for themselves, their husband who is unemployed, and a baby to attend Sunday school and church. They express gratitude and hope for assistance.
Advertises rough dried flat work 35 cents per dozen, washing 25 cents and ironing 50 cents per dozen at 309 North Roberts Street. Seeks help to locate a flame colored Windsor tie lost between 906 Lincoln Street and the auditorium south door last Wednesday night. Tie is inexpensive but missed dearly.
Nurse explains a simple Sealed antiseptic treatment for eczema and rashes. Pure liquid D. D. D. soothes inflamed tissue with gentle oils that penetrate and dry clear. If first application does not relieve itching, money back guarantee. Available at all drug stores.
A string of classified notices shows individuals seeking work and offering services. Marie Cook seeks housework and cooking at 1017 Arthur Street. Frankie Turner requests switchboard work from North Station. Tack and E R T discuss returning a lost tie and a reward. Marie also mentions farm labor interest and a move to town. a shared home rental on North Lamar Street is noted.
A widow with a ten year old daughter asks for an employed lady to live with her and share in house expenses. She works at the chamber of commerce as manager of the employment bureau and requests printable interest in her offer.
An ad from North Carolina druggists promotes a pain relief mix named B C promising three minute relief for any headache neuralgic or rheumatic pain. It claims to quiet nerves and leave users buoyant with no after effects and says it is harmless. Available at drug stores and soda fountains in 10¢ or 25¢ sizes.
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