Tack Letters and Reader Messages From Amarillo Column
Letters from readers and notes about editor responses fill this Amarillo column. A reader expects The Saturday Evening Post manuscript news and mentions of Plains People while another shares melt recipe tips and earnest fondness for Amarillo. Proctor signs off with a timing note for acceptance.
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Edifé
Tvening Post
Morning Mail
Amatilla
Post
Texas
Clovis, N. M
Letters and song notes spark hopes for publishing and politics
A 1929 exchange includes a poetic guess on magazine acceptance dated February 14, a note from Eleanor Mae Schaefer sending songs for radio and promising future works, and a brisk endorsement of candidates pledging cheaper gas and water.
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Tack
Eleanor Mae Schaefer
P. S
Sandies Sandies
W. A. McIntosh
The
Sandies
Citizens urge Col Thompson and Twaddell for Amarillo leadership
In a letter from R. H. Stiteler at 1502 Travis St, residents praise Col. Thompson for mayoral leadership and Twaddell as a steady business partner. They cite cheaper utilities, civic work, and support for a local college, urging election of these longtime Amarillo‑builders and noting their ties to the U C T and local commerce.
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Amarillo
Col. Thompson
Amarill
Texas University
M._N. Twaddell
Amarillo Council
M. N. Twaddell
R. H. Stiteler
Travis St
Proposal to repeal Prohibition and regulate liquor sales
Text advocates returning breweries and distilleries to produce beer wine and whiskey under government restriction with limited daily weekly allowances for adults and children and prescription sales for medical use to reduce bootlegging crime and health harms. It argues pure liquor supply and regulated distribution would curb illicit tonnage and prevent influenza from contaminated alcohol. There has been more deaths among
Theaters Spotlight Week Shows and Stars
At the theaters the fair features Naughty Baby with Alice White on First Day. The Mission offers Interference with an all star cast. Vita phone vaudeville and Movietone News present a compact story and distinguished portrayals. Deandi presents Blood Will Tell with Buck Jones on First Day. Honey Hank Harris and His Honey Girls perform with Marty Young and His Youngsters.
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Alice White
Vitaphone
Movietone News
Deandi
Buck Jones
Honey
Hank” Harris
Marty Young
Prohibition Repeal Urged Amid Aging Population
A letter cites aging Americans aged 45 to 65 and claims Prohibition shortens life, urging repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Signed by G Pettigrew and R Pettigrew at 5319 South Sherman Street, Little Rock Arkansas.
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G. Pettigrew
Widow seeks work as PE X operator and cashier in city
In a plea for help, a destitute widow asks for employment options after trying hotels and stores. She highlights telephone experience enabling PE X operator work, neat appearance, basic education, and willingness to work as cashier or clerk. She has no living relatives nearby, husband absent four years, and asks the paper to print only her initials MRS. E. F. and not her name. She pleads for work to survive and asks for personal contact if possible.
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Tack
Polk Street
E. F
Ladies and Girls Dresses From Globe-News Patterns
Patterns for ladies and girls dresses with sizes 34 to 42 inches for women and ages 8 to 14 for girls. Yardage requirements include 54 inch material for main dress and contrasting material for facing. Prices shown in cents and orders sent to Globe-News Brooklyn address for the 1929 Spring and Summer Book of Fashions.
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Globe-News
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
Young Lady Seeks Work for Temporary Employment Chance
A letter from E R T notes a young lady aged 5403 cannot obtain work and asks if someone will give her a chance at steady employment. He believes a contact by telephone could help her find temporary work and seeks a firm opportunity for a steady job.
Four Square Man Defends In Strong Pen and Paper
A tongue in cheek poem praises a steadfast critic and defender. The speaker notes a man who stands firm, with a strong pen that cuts when right, a constant presence in fights, and a paper throughout every hand. It references Gibraltar’s Rock and western land with playful interjections.
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Gibraltar's Rock
Western Land
Amarillo letter praises local newspaper coverage and McCary
A reader defends a reported feature by Mr. McCary praising Amarillo progress. He credits the piece for inspiring couples and aspiring families, honors McCary’s work and his long association with the News, and commends the staff for serving the city’s interests.
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Tack
Amarillo
Hrouchth
McCary
Dlvine
Assurance of legitimacy in business dealings with your organization
The speaker defends the organization as legitimate and professional, promising ongoing liberal business relations. They note not being wealthy but backed by some wealthy men and invite a visit to confirm their claim, signaling confidence and goodwill.
New Year Greeting From Dempsey A Winn
A note from Dempsey A Winn extends New Year wishes to an organization. He recalls a past interaction involving a gift of rose bushes and a mistaken expression of thanks, noting appreciation has now been properly conveyed. The message praises Mr McCarty as a hardworking young man.
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