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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1939
Page
6
Classified items from a historical column include requests for part time yard work and housework by room and board, a cook and housekeeper seeking daily work, a young man seeking fry cook or dishwasher roles with references, a lost brown leather coin purse on Grant Street, and a sewing barter offer for produce. A colored man is seeking employment.
Dr George Gallup reports a cross-section survey showing broad voter support for removing federal tax exemptions on government bonds and taxing state and local official salaries. Voters favor taxing bonds to close tax loopholes though concerns about borrowing limits exist. opposition is strongest among upper income groups.
At the thirtieth Panhandle Hardware and Implement Association meeting in Texas, dealers adopted a resolution urging a profits and income tax instead of a sales tax. The document argues sales taxes hit retail traders hardest, reduce retail sales, tax necessities, and burden families with children, while wealth from outsiders escapes taxation. It cites Governor's opposition and potential constitutional changes. The convention also listed a separate church and study program for Wednesday evenings led by local ministers and teachers.
Church night activities resume tonight at Central Presbyterian Church led by F Paul Hovey educational director. Sponsored by the Woman's Corner with Mrs G C Underwood as president. Series focuses on India mission work. Fellowship supper precedes at 6 15 p m.
In Austin on February 8 Claude Teer chairman of the Board of Control urged Senate action to authorize a 900000 loan to avert pension aid cuts. The Senate State Affairs Committee backed the House bill to authorize the loan but warned amendments may follow on the floor. Teer warned March checks could drop 25 to 33 percent without the warrants sale and pressed lawmakers to resolve the issue.
Miscellaneous personal ads seek work from a ready to work housekeeper and a young colored girl with references available. A middle aged lady seeks permanent employment. Also a statement by the Implement Dealers Association opposes new sales tax and urges Texas legislators to tax profits and income to fund education and government.
Gladys M Langston of Happy Texas and Polly of 207 North Buchanan Street advertise readiness to work. They offer housework childcare washing ironing and small cafe tasks and request wages stated in first letter. References available.
Middle aged colored man with extensive experience in cooking and waiting seeks employment in a private home or ranch. Available for full time or part time roles, reliable, punctual, and discreet, with references upon request.
A vintage advertisement invites readers to join the Week End Club of Intestinal Cleansers to cure dullness depression and constipation. Membership costs a quarter and includes 25 to 40 doses of BLACK DRAUGHT, described as an aromatic vegetable laxative that tones sluggish bowels.
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