Hoover Wires Appreciation of Uruguay
President-Elect Herbert Hoover sent a wireless message to Uruguay's President Cambisteguy thanking the nation for hospitality during his visit. Hoover's party sails aboard the Utah toward Rio de Janeiro as three Brazilian days remain in the itinerary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Stokes
United Press
U.S. S
Utah
Herbert Hoover
Juan Cambisteguy
Uruguay
Hoover
Rio de Janeiro
Montevideo
Maryland
San Pedro
Calif
Valparaiso
Chile
Mr. Hoover
C. R. Train
Tack Letters Call for Americanism in Labor Debate
A Texan writer praises bold anti immigration statements and urges a national debate on Mexican workers. He cites El Paso experiences where Americans seek work while Mexicans fill jobs across the border region. He flags Amarillo as a starting point for labor movement pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
E. BR. T
Commonwealth
Roy Hill
el Paso
Texas
Rio Grande
el Paso Herald of Times
Herald and Times
Llano Estacado Explainer Notices From Amarillo Society
A correspondence excerpt discusses the origin of the name Llano Estacado or Staked Plains. The explanation notes Spanish roots, outlining a land tract from near Lamesa to Amarillo and extending across the Texas New Mexico line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llano Estacado
Amarillo
Lamesa
Texas-New Mexico Line
Staked Plains name origin tied to buffalo skull markers
A Texan explains that Spanish padres crossing territory to convert natives long ago used stakes and buffalo skulls to mark routes, tracing this as the origin of the term Staked Plains. He notes family stories corroborate his research and invites comments. A high school student also thanks for using school colors black and gold in a book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Spain
Staked Plains
Texas
Tack
Christmas Gift Expectation Sparks Car Guess
A friend jokes about buying his wife a washing machine for Christmas but she expects a new car. The exchange casts doubt on his ability to surprise her and highlights her anticipated gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taek
Christmas Cheer from a Prisoner at Ferguson Farm
A letter from a prisoner at Ferguson Farm in Midway Texas expresses holiday goodwill to Tack, noting kindness from fellow inmates and leadership under Captain Crane as Christmas approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Texas
Tack
Ferguson Farm
Captain Crane
Community Letters and Thanks From Amarillo Readers
A collection of letters and notes from Amarillo area residents asking for Christmas donations and expressing thanks. MR JOHN L SULLIVAN thanks supporters and asks for Christmas gifts and publication of his letter. Pat Connelly from Amarillo writes about a drawing and asks if his portrait resembles Tack. The note references WDAG radio and a local Congregational church program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Erasmus Tack
Globe
Humphrey Highland School
Mrs. Woods
Pat Connelly
Dallas Street
Fairview Addition
Amarillo
Texas
Old Tack
Admirer urges congressional church growth in Amarillo
A reader praises sustained coverage of church efforts in Amarillo and urges expanding the Congregational program to appeal to modern spiritual seekers. The writer compliments liberal preaching and radio messages while hoping the paper continues to promote this church model citywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Congregational Church
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R. F. Dirksen
Tex
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P. S
John P. Mc-Bride
John L. Sullivan
Public Forum
WDAG
Congregational
Via
Rock Island
Louisiana
Rock Island Station
H. W. Clutter
Star Lumber Co
Jackson St
Santa Fe
E. R
Brame
City
T. B. Gallaher
Commercial, Professional and Business Directory of
Sigmon Furniture Mfg. CO
Guy A. Carlander
AB C
Fisk Medical & Professional
Kerr & Walsh Architects
Sigmon Furniture Mpg. Co
Fullmore St
Florists Cunningham Flower Shop
West Sixth St
Physicians
Nan L. Gilkerson
Fisk
Phs
Chiropractors
Osteopathic
J. H. Chandler
Oliver Eakle
Southwestern Public Service Co
Packard
Ackard
America
Detroit
Packard-Amarillo Motor Co., Inc
Fillmore
Panhandle
West 6Th Street
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