First Texas bank charter renewed for Samuel May Williams
On this day in 1841 the Republic of Texas renewed the charter for Samuel May Williams's Banco de Commercial y Agricultura opened in Galveston in 1835. Williams, Stephen F. Austin’s secretary, became Texas’s early financial titan, shipping pioneer, land investor, and Galveston developer who supplied ships for the new Texas navy. After his death in 1858 the bank’s goodwill passed to Ball, Hutchings and Company.
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Republic of Texas
Texas
Samuel May Williams
Republic of Mexico
Banco de Commercial Y Agricultura
Galveston
Williams
Stephen F. Austin
Lone Star
Ball, Hutchings and Company
Moving through Kansas City and beyond in 1920s style
A traveling observer notes Kansas City’s modern urban scene and its quietly alarming crime wave. The piece contrasts police decoy schemes in Dallas with widespread street safety anxieties, mentioning harsher crimes and life sentences for assaults on girls and women, and ends by viewing Kansas City as prosperous and liberal in manners.
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Kansas City
Washington
Chicago
Dallas
Kansas City as Second Capitol City Mentioned
The text notes Kansas City as the nation's second capital and mentions Independence as Truman's birthplace nearby. It cites Truman's influence from old friends in Kansas City and references his ties to the Pendergast machine, describing him as a cog in that political network.
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Kansas City
Independence
Truman
Machines and politics in city rule and tainted dollars
The piece argues that machine politics claim order requires control, noting Truman followed Pendergast’s dictates while denying any tainted presidential money. It recalls Roosevelt and Truman’s rapport before Roosevelt’s death and mentions Pendergast’s federal penitentiary sentence.
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Truman
United States
Pendergast
Roosevelt
Injustice Claims Rise Over Pendergast Prosecution
The piece argues Truman and others view the Roosevelt directed probe as political revenge against Pendergast. It contrasts figures like Hague and New York’s Tammany Hall with past graft legends, noting White House pressure to target him and labeling Hague as a famed public wastrel.
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Truman
Roosevelt
Pendergast
White House
Kelly
Chicago
Hague
New Jersey
Murphy
Tammany
United States
Notable Corruption Reference in Pendergast Era
A statement notes that prosecuting others could have been as straightforward as pursuing Mr. Pendergast, yet those involved were granted clearance and likely received significant rewards.
Politicians and mob politics in American cities
A critical essay argues that practical politics thrives on alliances between bosses and rich interests, with bosses delivering aid to the poor while shielding wealthy backers. It reflects on corruption, voter manipulation, and the wartime style of governance, citing Truman as a uniquely incorruptible figure amid pervasive graft.
Congress Graft Compared: Tack Urges Caution On Gifts
Mr Tack argues that while some Congress members accept gifts for political advancement, few take cash or become rich from their roles. He contends graft is far less in Congress than in state legislatures, though still exists.
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Congress
Hotel Mapes Reno cost per room compared to Miami hotel
Darling notes Hotel Mapes Reno Nevada built in 1947 for under 6500 dollars per room while a contemporaneous Miami Florida hotel reportedly costs about 22000 dollars per room. The contrast raises questions about construction costs and regional pricing factors.
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Darling
Mapes
Reno
Nev
Miami
Fla
News-Globe Press Move Delayed to September
The News-Globe hopes to have its new press running in its new building by June 1 but it is probable that the full move will not occur before the middle of September.
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News-Globe
Plan for Panhandle parade at new plant faces muted cheers
The article notes plans for the longest parade in the Panhandle to dedicate a new plant. It contrasts warm public reception in cities like Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Kansas City, and others with a lack of support in Waco, Wichita Falls, El Paso, Austin, and several smaller locales. The reason for the dwindling applause remains unclear.
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Panhandle
Dallas
Houston
San Antonio
Kansas City
Denver
St. Louis
San Francisco
Boston
Chicago
Omaha
Minneapolis
Waco
Wichita Falls
el Paso
Austin
Okmulgee
Fort Smith
Kankakee
Nara Visa
Amarillo
Texas
Texas publicity and a Texas tale in Reader's Digest
The passage notes Reader's Digest profiles Texas with five tales. Vivid scenes include a Texas evening at an outdoor movie theater with a cowboy and cattlewoman shopping in Dallas, a secretary-training discussion at Washington State College, and a Texas voice challenging shorthand speed limits.
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Texas
Reader
Washington State College
Whistle Turns Attention as Houston Bus Driver Manages Close Call
A Houston bus driver warned a nearby woman driver by whistling to signal danger during a downtown turn. Passengers noted that many women drivers ignore honks, but the man said every woman will stop to hear a whistle. On the Athens golf course a shapely golfer in shorts addressed the tee, and three caddies and five male players lacked watchful eyes as her ball vanished from view.
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South
Houston
Athens
Tex
Sheriff’s TV Pay With Neckties In Twin Cities Show
In Minneapolis and on KSTP TV, Sheriff Ed Ryan of Hennepin County is paid one necktie per week for hosting the Thursday night program What’s Your Answer. He appears with three guest performers, each necktie per show, as compensation for his telecast duties.
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Minneapolis
U.P
Ed Ryan
Hennepin County
Twin Cities
Ryan
Kstp TV
Stickers Declared Traffic Menace In Tennessee
Tennessee officials warn that toy birds stuck on windshields and rear mirrors obstruct visibility and create a traffic menace. State Safety Commissioner Sam K Neal says he would ban the gadgets if legal authority exists.
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Nashville
U.P
Dickey
Tennessee
Sam K. Neal
Neal
Missing five month old cocker puppy Honey seeks return
Dinah, a six year old, reports her reddish blond cocker Honey strayed from 2114 Park er on Tuesday January 24. Honey wore a black collar and is offered a small reward for her return. Call 3-2217.
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Tack
Parker
Honey
Baby Sitter Seeks Work Opportunity
A brief notice from a would be babysitter seeking employment, stating readiness for child care tasks and flexible hours. The message emphasizes reliability, responsibility, and willingness to arrange schedules with families.
Care for children at home and nursing services
A reader offers in home childcare and practical nursing services with references available. Contact 209 Tennessee or call 28671.
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Tennessee
Crocheted Doilies and Pads For Sale By Mrs Wright
Mrs. E S Wright advertises crocheted doilies and hot pads for sale and accepts orders for more work. She can crochet edges on pillow cases and invites contact at 1122 Johnson Apt 6 or phone 3 6453.
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Wright
Johnson
Apt. 6
Washing services offered by a reader
A reader advertises home washing service with wet wash finished or rough dried, plus machine button holes. Interested parties may call 3-4196 for details.
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Mr. Tack
Woman Seeks Home Companion and Caregiver Role
Woman offers services as companion, practical nurse, child care or light housework in a family home. Provides good character references. Call 3-2218.
Trade offer for cedar chest or sewing machine
A reader offers trade of two Stan ner E. W. luggage pieces including a never-used wardrobe style brown and tan piece and a large trunk. Wants a cedar chest or sewing machine in exchange. Call 3-1113.
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Stanner E. W
Would Baby Sit Dear Tack Notice
An 18 year old high school senior seeks evening babysitting work in the south part of town. Lives at 3502 Tyler and phone number 26605. Requests publication in the column.
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Tack
Tyler
Wants guard job for Charles Rogers in Amarillo
Charles Rogers seeks employment as guard or watchman. He has lived in Amarillo 24 years and is a taxpayer. Phone 2 3422.
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Joe Dear
Tack
Amarillo
Charles Rogers
Would Share Store Space With Small Business
Would share space in the Angelus Stamp Shop with suitable small business. Phone 26664. Mrs. Sam R. Carter, 1502 Washington.
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Angelus Stamp Shop
Sam R. Carter
Washington
Light housework role seeks live-in helper
Classified notice seeking a woman to live in, with room and board and small wage or a pensioner able to pay small rent for light housework in exchange for board. Respond to phone number 2 7565 at 1308 Buchanan.
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Buchanan
Help Wanted and Childcare Notice Finds Local Interest
A married woman seeks to keep her children and offers reasonable rates at 112-A North East Fifth. A colored girl requests hotel or private house work with no cooking, asking callers to reach Clara at 3-2535 after 2 pm. Another ad from Mrs DeBOSE, Room 4, seeks domestic work with experience in housework and babysitting, cooks but prefers housework, call 83-3435 or visit 100 Harrison.
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Clara
Tack
Harrison
Debose
Notes From The Community Board Requests And Personal Notices
A ragged card notices a finders plea for a birth certificate card and receipts with a reward for return. A married man seeks work and a contact, and a reader asks about pink plastic rimmed glasses for a six year old girl who is blind in one eye. Also included are two village housekeeper and cook ads with living quarters and salary details.
Reward Offered for Lost Money Call 3 1534
A note states a reward is offered for returning lost money. The finder is urged to call 3 1534. Please return the money promptly.
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C. A. Brewer
Ironing services and pet request offered at West Fifth address
Lois offers ironing by hour or piece at 612 West Fifth and invites term discussions. She also seeks a baby kitty ten, preferably a 3 to 5 week old Persian or Angora, any color. She requests information on where to obtain one and provides the phone number 5936.
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West Fifth
Lois
Fencing to Trade It for Anything of Value
A person offers a long stretch of picket fence 4 and 3 feet high for sale or trade. They will accept any valuable item in exchange and provide the phone number 2 3321 for contact.
Brown sport coat for sale size 32 34 by Mrs Alward
Seller Mrs Alward offers a brown sport coat size 32 34 at a very reasonable price. Interested buyers may call 3 4562 or visit 509 Grand Ave to view or purchase.
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Grand Ave
Alward
Widows Seek Day Work and Babysitting Today
Two widows appeal for immediate daytime employment and are available for babysitting or any day work. They require daytime hours and must be home at night. Phone contact listed as 32-0637.
Stamps for trade and lonely heart ad mixed in listing
A classified snippet offers Gunn Bros stamps in exchange for S H Green Stamp books and includes a loneliness seeking companion note for a refined middle aged woman aged 58 to 65. Also advertises a gentle German Shepherd from a country or ranch setting needing a rural home.
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Gunn Bros
S&h
Tack
Badly Needs Job I Am 19 Years Old and the Mother
A brief classified style notice from a young person seeking employment assistance. The writer notes age 19 and mentions being a mother, signaling a request for job opportunities or guidance. No further details or contacts are provided in the fragment.
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Tack
Lost billfold between streets near Eighteenth
A General Mills billfold disappeared Monday evening between Arthur and Garfield streets and between Eighteenth and Nineteenth. The owner requests return of the item and any identifying contents.
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Arthur and
Garfield
General Mills
Job Applicant Seeks Waitress or Artist Work in Amarillo
Mary E L Johnston lists experience as a waitress and commercial art, notes inexperience, and mentions western vocalizing in Los Angeles. She asks for a job and provides contact at General Delivery, Amarillo, Texas, phone 20273.
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Los Angeles
Mary E. L. Johnston
General Delivery
Amarillo
Texas
Hand Toggled Belt Lost in January No Buckle
Miss Bobby Kilgore seeks return of a hand-tooled unfinished leather belt, size 24, with MARTEL on the back, lost after 6 pm on Monday January 23. Reward offered. call 2-8791 or deliver to 2203 South Buchanan.
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South
Buchanan
Bobby Kilgore
Reward for lost black wallet in New York City
Lost black wallet with identification and credit cards belonging to O. D. Chanslor of The American Tobacco Company at 111 Fifth Ave New York City. Driver’s license included. Finder should leave at Tack's office for a reward.
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Tack
O. D. Chansler
The
American Tobacco Company
Fifth Ave
New York City
O. D. Chanslor
Home chores and crochet for sale ad
Person offers ironing at home and night baby sitting services. Crochet items for sale. Provides phone 2 7458 and address 319 North Tyler.
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Tack
North
Tyler
Job for Woman to Care for Children Available
A working mother seeks a woman to keep house and care for two children after school. Board room and small salary offered. Phone 8975 after 6 PM. Mrs Paul Dollarhide, 1905 Bonham.
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Paul Dollarhide
Bonham
Man seeks lost billfold with papers in Blackburn Shaw lot
A married man reports losing his billfold on Blackburn Shaw's parking lot at 4 30 Wednesday. He returned within 30 minutes to search but someone had found it. The billfold contains papers including a driver's license and child related items. He can be reached at phone number 3 5265 and is identified by the name SMITH.
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Blackburn- Shaw
Harrell seeks weekend work in exchange for room and board
A 19 year old student named Harrell offers to work for room and board or any weekend job. Contact via phone 7985 to arrange.
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Tack
Harrell
Dear Mr Tack Seeking Employment at Cafe or Home
A reader signs as a colored girl seeking work in a cafe or private home and provides local references. She asks to be called at 2-6448.
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Tack
Couple seeks work as housekeeper and service staff
Mrs Daisy Williams and her husband seek employment in a private home or small hotel. She can work as a waitress or housekeeper while he does filling station tasks or dishwashing. They will take any shift and may relocate from 1007 North East Eighth Cabin No. 22.
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Daisy Williams
North East Eighth
Cabin No. 22
Two 15-year-olds seek Texas ranch summer work
In a brief letter the two high school juniors express eagerness to work on a Texas ranch during the summer. They acknowledge hard labor but value learning about Texas and its people, noting parental support for their pursuit.
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Tack
Texas
Ironing at Home Near 4015 Hughes Address
A resident states plans to iron clothes at home. No hazards or additional details. The message provides the address 4015 Hughes for reference or contact.
Pranksters Asked to Return House Number 2103
J Hibbets asks readers to locate and return the missing house number 2103 from 2103 Tyler Street. He requests the number be returned or a call made to 4721 with the whereabouts. The plea appears in a terse community column seeking resolution.
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Tyler
J. Hibbets
Gray kitten wanted from Mrs Griffin ad request
A small gray male kitten is sought to be given away. Contact Mrs Griffin at 145 Cliffside Road Pleasant Valley. Telephone number provided as 3 5924.
Man Seeks General Work For Carpentry And Painting
Charles offers services for carpentry, painting, and general odd jobs. He describes himself as a good worker and provides the contact phone number 2-2581 for hiring.
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Charles
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