Tack and Weather Shift in Panhandle January Blues
Globe-News visitors report Tack leading efforts against unusual calm in January and February with the highest wind drought in 27 years. Odds favor moisture in February. Walter Holmes plans a return to Alaska next year with Tack possibly along. Holmes previously killed a record sheep. a larger head was later taken by an Alaskan panker guided by Slim Moore. If traveling, Holmes plans mountaineering and cross country riding on horseback.
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Tack
Panhandle
Walter Holmes
Alaska
Mr. Holmes
Slim Moore
Walter
Red chair incident and old time anecdotes on Polk Street
A colorful anecdote recounts a visit to Tack's red gold plated chair with a plump guest leaving lipstick stains. The tale shifts to a Polk Street exchange about borrowing money, then fond reminiscences of early community life, baths, and social customs from earlier days, including weddings, dances, and sewing ladies visiting homes.
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Tack
Bathing Habits Then and Now Across Generations
A modern mother cites a baby doctor warning against excessive washing. An old tale recalls a river trapper’s family with no bathroom or tub, where bathing meant swimming in warming spring waters and simple river swims as the seasonal custom.
W L Johnson Advocates MacArthur Perspective
W L Johnson argues for viewing General MacArthur's 1950 Korea decision from his position. He notes the push for a broad offensive despite risk, the sudden entry of Red Chinese forces, and the costly withdrawal after a near victory, comparing to Lee at Gettysburg. Johnson signs at 4239 West Fifteenth.
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MacArthur
Korea
North Korea
Lee
North
W. L. Johnson
West
Fifteenth
Remain Agile Not Charming Says Writer
In a readers column a correspondent urges rejecting girdles for over‑stuffed men. He argues such garments push eyes forward like old car headlights, squeeze the body, reduce maneuverability, and ruin agility for the sake of charm. He cites trails and open spaces favoring practicality over appearance.
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Mr. Tack
W. M. Boston
Goodnight
Tex
P. S. Misht
Gates
How to Cook Chicken Livers Recipe Letters
Mr and Mrs Claude A Hughes share a kitchen tip for preparing chicken livers. Thaw frozen livers, flour well, fry slowly until brown, drain excess fat, then layer Bermuda onions green peppers garlic and mushrooms. Simmer covered for forty minutes. Good luck.
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Tack
Claude A. Hughes
May Message On Soap And Civic Sports
A May remark advises daily baths with limited soap to protect skin glands. A notice to Mr. Frank Godsoe Jr. at Tack's department will forward invitations from the News-Globe. Frank notes league heads warned mothers organizations cannot sponsor championship teams, saying it fails in other cities.
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Frank Godsoe, Jr
Tack
News-Globe
Godsoe
Frank
Intercholastic League
Mothers’ Organization
Frank Godsoe on football and women’s role in sports
Frank Godsoe speaks from Houston about letters received and town discussions. He argues that boys need independence and discipline through sports, criticizing women’s involvement as spectators and linking athletic success to minimal politics and freedom from parental control.
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Frank Godsoe
Houston
Tack
Frank
Prank Says Return Possible If Time Permits
A fragment notes Prank suggesting he might be induced to return to Amarillo to act before an event, depending on his schedule. The garbled text hints at a Sandie Mothers group and a possible sea tie state, but details are unclear. Potential plans hinge on available time.
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Tack
Prank
Amarillo
Sandie
Washington query over whiskey tax and beer lobbyists
A new word in coverage is expectable. The government crowd faces beer lobbying pushing higher whiskey taxes than lager. They argue beer is the poor man’s drink. The wines’ stance remains to be seen.
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Washington
Washington Pressure to Cut Liquor Production Grows
A note highlights that many drinkers subsidize whiskey with limited funds and that Washington faces pressure to trim liquor production due to grain and material usage. The passage contrasts heavy whiskey and beer consumption among different income groups amid policy concerns.
Wholesale Store Stock Piles Versus Scarce Goods
Retailers report large inventories in general yet select items remain scarce. Buyers face daily availability shifts as supply issues cause uneven access to specific goods across markets. Strong demand for certain products sustains price pressure and prompts frequent restocking alerts.
The Thing In The Box Draws Reader Letters
A worried mother complains about a column image and the disturbing effect it has on her four year old child. She requests removing the picture from the paper while others discuss appearance and neighborhood garbage pails painted with initials for easy identification.
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Tack
Tex
Red Cocker Retriever Foils Paper Thief in Trailer Court
A small red cocker named Rusty helped recover missing newspapers from under a trailer in a Dumas Texas trailer court. The dog followed the carrier’s deliveries, locating papers belonging to the landlady and two renters. The note ends with a lighthearted mention of a belt remedy and signs off from Sibyl J. Lake of Lakes Trailer Sales.
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Tack
News-Globe
Rusty
News Up
Motorcycle Fraternity
World Prayer Day urged by Housewife Hattie
Hattie the Housewife urges readers to abandon armchair criticism and join World Prayer Day on February 9 1951. She calls for prayer for world peace and for leaders Truman Stalin UN officials and business and housewives alike to seek guidance from God. The column ends with a personal reflection from Hattie on wartime sacrifice.
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Hattie
America
Truman
Stalin
United Nations
Jesus
President Truman
Stop Taking Harsh Drugs for Constipation
Advert suggests gentle relief from constipation with Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative made from senna extract. Promotes mild action, no salts, mint flavor, and relief from cramping, stomach sourness, and chronic dosing. Available in 25, 60, and 120 cent sizes from De Galuwell's Senna Laxative sow.
The Most Important Thing in Life Faith Message
A brief letter urging readers to consider eternity and salvation in Jesus Christ. It quotes Acts 16 31 and asks if one has trusted Christ as savior, proclaiming this the most important matter in life.
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Tack
Jesus Christ
DOES IRONING Offer In-Home Service At Customary Prices
A reader states they would like to do ironing in their home at customary prices. They provide a contact number 7832 and address 3804 East Sixteenth.
Letter defending soldiers over strict chaperoning from local mother
A reader defends servicemen against harsh parental treatment in Mrs. Poke Bonnett's column. The letter argues teens with soldiers are common, urges mothers to be supportive, and stresses the sacrifices of military families amid ongoing Korea era tensions. The writer notes personal respect for Bonnett and finds constructive critique valuable.
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Tack
Poke Bonnett
Sis
Formosa
Greenland
Poke Bennett
Korea
Texas Viewpoints on Yankees and Cornbread
A reader writes that Texans associate Yankees with arrogance and misgivings about Texas pride. The letter questions Mrs. Smith a Yankee, suggests homesickness, and humorously wonders if cornbread scratches her throat. The piece reflects regional tensions and cultural stereotypes.
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Tack
Texas
United States
Smith
Mrs. Smith
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