Roosevelt in Farewell Rite at Hyde Park
Hyde Park marked the farewell of Franklin D. Roosevelt and his wife before their move to Washington for the new administration. A small Hyde Park church service and a quiet hometown goodbye featured family, friends, and neighbors in snowy scenes.
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Hoye Park
N. Y
Hyde Park
Washington
Staatsburg
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Hudson River
White House
Hyde Park Village
Saint James Episcopal Church
Godspeed
Anna Roosevelt Dall
James Roosevelt
Tack Letters Continued on State Boundaries and New State Plan
A reader cites a lawyer from Lubbock outlining a process for forming a new state from West Texas. Delegates from affected counties would draft boundaries and elect a constitutional convention, then petition Congress for recognition. The writer argues for larger West Texas boundaries to include oil fields and resources and reduce taxes.
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Lubbock
National Congress
Congress
West Texas
Dallas
East Texas
Wilbarger County
Rio Grande
West Texas division debated as state reform heats up
A Spearman letter argues for dividing Texas to ease grievances with Austin. The author cites delays in redress, touts Texas heritage, and aims to push a separation project to rally downstate support and end the Sterling Ferguson dispute.
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Austin
Chicago
Los Angeles
Texas
West Texas
Rogers
Tack
Wanted: second hand tricycle for four year old boy
Lottye Rust at 2402 Buchanan Street seeks a reasonably priced, good condition tricycle for a young boy. Also seeking a housekeeper. widower with a three year old.
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Lottye Rust
Buchanan Street
Tack
Widow seeks female housemate at 727 North Fillmore Street
A widow offers a small modern home to a lady or two workers who need a pleasant living arrangement. She invites inquiries and states the address 727 North Fillmore Street for viewing.
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North Fillmore Street
Nightwatchman seeks employment to support family
An applicant writes requesting job assistance after almost a year of unemployment. He cites strong references from Amarillo employers and good relations with supervisors, stressing his need to support his wife and household amid the depression.
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Nightwatchman
Amarillo
Job seekers and requests fill early classifieds segment
A series of informal help wanted notices and personal appeals fill a local column. Addresses and phone numbers accompany requests for night watchman work, housekeeping, a second hand car, cafe companionship, housework, and dairy farmer protest comments.
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J. C. Robinson
Houston Street
Farmers Warn City Folk About Dairy Inspection
A farmer warns city residents to watch dairies and inspectors while farmers continue delivering milk in cans. He urges avoiding pressure on farmers during what he calls a period of pressure while stressing the need for everyone to live.
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Spector
A Tack Confession and Apology Letter Exchange
A reader quotes an exchange with Tack defending sarcasm in a letter about a dog. Mrs. Garland Warlick apologizes for offense and states the dog was a gift and that the couple did not intend to offend. The writer admits lack of horse or dog sense in a self-deprecating tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Will Mason
Cuervo
New Mexico
Garland Warlick
North Grant Street
Blue Star Ointment Advertises Germ Killing Label
An advertisement touts Blue Star Ointment to treat itch rash tetter foot itch ringworm and eczema. It claims the medicine melts in and kills germs with tested ingredients and offers a money back guarantee if it fails.
End Serious Coughs With Creomulsion
End serious coughs with Creomulsion. Fight germs quickly as Creomulsion blends seven proven helps. Powerful yet harmless and pleasant to take. No narcotics. Drugstore guarantee refunds if cough or cold not relieved by Creomulsion.
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Ady
Phooey the spoiled dog befriends a family’s morning coffee ritual
A handwritten note describes Phooey, a cherished dog named by Lollapalooza as a baby. Each morning she whines if her coffee with sugar and cream is not served, a lighthearted plea for forgiveness and coaxing amends.
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s_e
Phooey
Tack
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Ira F. Seney
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Shamrock, Tex
North East Tenth Avenue
9017
South
Garfield Street
Abilene
Wilbur Wells
Dial
Madison Street
June Kennedy
Marie Kennedy
Stainless
Ballard
Mer
Uni
W. 10Th
Corner 10Th and
van Buren Streets
Mone
W. A. Norman
Tyler Street
E. L
Haskin Allard
Johnson Street
B. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Thrift
Black Lantern
Troy
Caren
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