Judge Warns of Illegal Voting in Hopkins County
Judge R T Wilkerson presided in Sulphur Springs due to illness of Judge L L Baumann. He warned the grand jury of illegal voting, stressed that election officials who permit it face criminal penalties, and cited poll tax lists as a tool to verify qualified voters. Mrs Jessie N Ross, Red Cross county chairman, was out of town on Wednesday.
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Sulphur Springs
Hopkins County
R. T. Wilkerson
L. L. Baumann
Wilkerson
Jessie N. Ross
The
Red Cross
Widower seeks farm wife through Tack Letters
A farmer widower asks Tack to help find a wife in the town who owns or wants a farm. He notes he lives on a farm, lacks one, and is drawing some government support. He requests full description in first tier and signs as J. A. in care of Tack, addressing Tack directly.
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Tack
Local thanks for printed notice from Hw P Bh
A reader expresses appreciation for the printed material and notes they have been raised to work and do not mind the effort involved. The message closes with thanks to the printing team, signed Hw P Bh.
Share Apartment Ad Seeks Two or Three Working Girls
A reader offers to share a home and split costs with two or three working girls at 512-B East Nineteenth Avenue. He promises a comfortable, home-like arrangement and that “anything they wanted to do would be all right.” Contact details provided.
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Tack
Nineteenth Avenue
Boy Seeks Work From Readers With Housekeeping Skills
A 16 year old boy seeks day work and is experienced in housekeeping and cooking. He offers reliable, reasonable service and can be reached at 612 West Avenue or 504 North Pierce Street. A second reader, Jack, also asks for any job and notes experience in a filling station and grocery store at 308 North Pierce Street.
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Tack
Bay Ris Agr A. T
West Avenue
North Pierce Street
Jack
Rainy Day Reflections and News from Amarillo Towns
A reader writes about rain in the area and mixed newspaper topics from Globe-News, noting coverage of Mayor Walker Libby Holman Lindbergh and kidnapping recalls. Mentions plane trips by Mrs Salies and Mrs Thaden over Island, a stay near Amés and Andy's, and political betting on Penn. Discusses plans to travel to Russia for a government contract with rubles payment.
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Globe-News
Mayor Walker
Libby Holman
Lindbergh
Marsalies
Amés
Andy
Albany
Russia
Siberia
Stalin
Stray Mare and Colt Seized From Garden
A resident reports finding a stray mare and colt in the garden several days ago. The owner is asked to call or identify the animals. if not claimed, the finder will arrange return of the harness or locate the owner’s residence. Contact L B Cox at phone 8771.
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L, B
Cox
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Pink whiskers and a new mayor in the city
A reader from Co. E Wilmeth in New York writes playful lines about dyeing whiskers pink to stand out and sends cheers to The News- Globe while asking about the new mayor Mr. Rogers and city affairs.
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News- Globe
Mr. Rogers
Co . E
Wilmeth
Woolworth
Children Need Clothes Begs for Help in Local Notice
A local appeal from Mrs. P. of 407 North Hays Street describes having five schoolgoing children and over a year without work. She asks for any old clothing to make outfits for her kids.
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Tack
North Hays Street
WANTS COUPLE ON RANCH TO WORK FOR WAGES
An advertisement seeks a reliable man and wife to care for a ranch in Vega Texas. The couple will receive a cow and small wages. References on character and honesty are required. Box 214 Vega Texas.
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Vega
Texas
Full Blood Police Pups for Sale at 401 B Carolina St
Advertisement offers full blood police pups for sale with viewing at 401 B Carolina Street. Also notes kittens available free from Marie, telephone 6832. Local buyer urged to respond before week’s end.
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Carolina Street
Coleman’s Hot Blast Heater Trade For Feed
Notice offers a Cole’s Hot Blast coal or wood heater in exchange for bundle feed for a cow from a farmer. Contact Mrs C W B at telephone 8612. Also a separate plea recounts losing a bill purse between Amarillo and Clovis containing a sister’s picture. finder to keep $6 and contents except the picture.
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Tack
Amarillo
Clovis
Nelson Capitol Hotel Barber Shop Notice
Brief line on return of items or service from Nelson at the Capitol Hotel Barber Shop with no stated benefit to the party and polite request for return.
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Nelson
Capitol Hotel
Typist Seeks Part Time or Permanent Work
Applicant offers typing and bookkeeping skills with shorthand, notes reading ability, and reasonable rates. Open to part time or permanent positions and any opportunities. Call 8009 for A. B. for inquiries.
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A. B
Man Seeks Immediate Work on Farm or Ranch
A married man with one child seeks employment and will do any honest work. He can provide strong references, is a trained mechanic, and is willing to relocate. Interested parties may contact at 802 Lincoln Street.
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Tack
Lincoln Street
Fryer exchange request printed for column
A reader requests help by printing an exchange offer in the column. They propose trading a fryer for a mahogany chest of drawers and say they will bring a fryer when in town. Signed M. G. R.
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Tack
Let Women Run It Letter From Hereford Texas
A reader from Hereford Texas urges replacing male politicians with women to curb graft and high taxes. The letter argues men attend many parties while women in government would reduce burdens, citing county and state payrolls and widespread public spending.
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Henry
Hereford
Texas
Kiddies Need Clothing and Help for Schooling
A brief plea from a parent seeking employment to provide clothing and school funds for children. The message notes urgent need for work to support schooling and daily essentials.
Small town appeal for help from McSmith on North Grant Street
In a plea for aid, Co. T. McSmith asks for anyone needing weeds cut or any tasks he can do. He states that £93 would help buy clothes for his children. The message is a request for assistance from 409 North Grant Street.
Spitz Esquime Female Puppy For Sale
A. J. Trent of Guymon Oklahoma seeks a registered fine Spitz Esquime female puppy for sale. The notice requests assistance finding a suitable young dog from a reputable breeder.
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A. J. Trent
Guymon
Oklahoma
Seventeen-Year-Old Seeks Housekeeping Job to Help Family
A 16 year old, oldest of six, seeks work keeping house or caring for children at a family’s home. Her father is hospitalized in Clovis and she feels a duty to assist her mother and father through productive labor. She promises to perform well at any task.
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Tack
Clovis
Humble plea for refined companionship and nursing work
A job seeker in the city seeks permanent employment as a companion to a lady or as a practical nurse. The writer notes hospital training on the West Coast, broad travels, and the ability to converse on many topics, expressing reliance on own merits and desire for a congenial, appreciated position.
Loyal woman seeks position to care for family
A letter from M. W. R. requests a chance at work and companionship, offering sincere loyalty, good character, and strong social and business references. The writer asks the newspaper to publish the note as a favor and signs General Delivery.
Would Pick Cotton Help Wanted in Lubbock Area
A plea via the column seeks assistance for a family needing a cotton field job. The couple with two children asks for a shack and a place to stay, offering to harvest roughly 650 to 1,400 pounds daily and hoping for a milking cow. They mention traveling from around Lubbock last year.
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Tack
Lubbock
Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad From 1981
An old advertisement claims poor digestion results from blocked bile flow and promotes Carter's Little Liver Pills with a red label. It urges readers to take tablets to cleanse the liver, promising relief from indigestion and bodily toxins for 25 cents at all stores in 1981.
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Carter
C. M. Co
Missing Vehicle Offer Support in Local Appeal
A reader appeals for a car to purchase with flexible payments. They express willingness to arrange a weekly or biweekly payment plan and emphasize they only need a means to access a place they could return to if they had transport.
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Marie
Spitz Pup
Paul Bransom
Cne
Randal Drug Stores
Horace Newsome
Sewell Ave
Phoebus
Cuticura Laboratories
Dept. H
Malden
Mass
Rosalie Raymond
Chicago
Amarillo College OF Music
Tyler
Emil F. Myers
Williams
Go, Inc
W. Grave
PHO
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