Letters from a reader urging naval power against Japan
A reader argues for hard line expansion and naval strength to deter Japan, condemns pacifism and China, praises American enterprise in the Philippines, and warns of inevitable war. The letter echoes 1914 17 sentiments and calls for decisive action to protect U S interests.
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Senator Lodge
Amarillo
China
Philippines
America
Great East
McKinley
Roosevelt
United States
Japan
Lost black hat boxes between Clarendon and Memphis
Mrs Earl Bingham and Mrs Grover Goode report two missing black hat boxes containing clothing for two ladies a girl and a man. They offer a liberal reward for their return and list 1005 Bonham Street as contact.
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Clarendon
Memphis
Earl Bingham
Grover Goode
Bonham Street
Ambitious Young Man Seeks Office Work Opportunity
A 20 year old with a high school education and two years of bookkeeping seeks employment. He can operate a typewriter and is willing to perform any job, with a preference for office work. He is urgently seeking employment.
Office boy wanted and baby buggy needed in the community
Two readers seek help. Burton Moore asks for an office job and any paid work, 22 year old and eager to learn. Miss McIntosh requests help finding a baby buggy or basket, offering her address at 2000 North Mirror Street.
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Tack
Miss McIntosh
North Mirror Street
Personal ads seek work and partnership in Amarillo area
A 43 year old woman seeks a long term life partner aged 45 to 55 who needs a cook and housekeeper, offers to share photos and references, and notes hotel work experience along with two schoolgoing sons. A 19 year old girl seeks store clerk work in Amarillo, and a married man offers farm or ranch labor. A third ad requests job opportunities and signals readiness to work for a small salary.
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Tack
Amarillo
Pearl
South
Buchanan Street
H. T. Tomberlin
East
Fourth Avenue
Young women seek work in Amarillo homes cafes
Two 20 year old job seekers describe previous experience in housekeeping dishwashing and candy factories. MISS V. B. C. offers housework child care and cafe work while RUBY seeks work with room and board at 600 North Grant Street. No phone. contact at 20 B. North Buchanan Street or 2-1335.
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Amarillo
Swift and Company
Buchanan Street
Ruby
North
Grant Street
Wants Home for Dog I Have a Year Old Dog
A resident seeks a family to adopt a one year old dog described as friendly and house trained. They request potential adopters contact the owner directly to arrange a meet and evaluate suitability.
Mixed Breed Pup Seeks New Home After Boy Leaves
Person seeks a good home for a friendly mixed breed dog. The white short haired canine has been a companion to a six year old boy for a year and will need new owners while the child is away. The dog is described as friendly and good with children.
Russia Tops World in Personal Crisis Reports
Russia leads globally in the number of personal crisis reports, according to recent data showing rising demand for mental health and social services. Authorities caution that reporting rates reflect both increased need and improved access to help.
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Russia
Gall Stone Colic Treatment Offer From Home Drug Co Ad
An 1869 Minneapolis advertisement from Write Home Drug Co of Fourth Street promotes a recognised liver and gall bladder specialist. It claims 28 years of satisfactory results, offers literature and home treatment, and guarantees money back. Clip this out now. Ady.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Acidine Promises Cure for Stomach and Liver Trouble
A doctor from New Lexington Ohio touts ACIDINE as a universal remedy for stomach and liver issues claiming dramatic results. The pitch claims relief from gas sourness heartburn insomnia and headaches and offers a money back guarantee. Drugstores carry ACIDINE with the maker guaranteeing end to stomach trouble.
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Gava
Beauman
New Lexington
Ohio
Firestone Gum-Dipped Tires Offer Extra Safety and Value
Firestone promotes Gum-Dipping and extra cord plies under the tread to resist punctures and blowouts. The tires claim tougher non-skid wear and a stronger tread cord bond. The 1931 message touts low prices, efficient distribution, and peak year value for car owners.
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Firestone
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