Winter Hikes Relief Needs Supplies From Community
The American Legion's Hanson Post calls for bedding and clothing to aid cold weather relief. Chair A Petersen cites severe weather and cuts to relief facilities as causing suffering, with mothers and children lacking sleeping space. Donations can be coordinated via American Legion headquarters. call 2 1506 to arrange pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Community Service Committee
A. Petersen
Hanson Post Committee
Mr. Petersen
Walter R. Browne
Potter County
CWA
Grace Bryson
Social Welfare Department
Measles on the Wane in Amarillo With Scarlet Fever Cases
In Amarillo measles are waning though hundreds remain affected. Dr. B. M. Primer notes 19 scarlet fever cases under quarantine, higher than usual. No smallpox reported this year. vaccination laws credited with reducing spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
B. M. Primer
Primer
My Mother in Law Song Tribute
Poem celebrates a mother in law for support in marriage births and care. It asks who will have eternal reward and heavenly status while praising her deeds and kindness. The piece names Charles M. Barnitz from Daytona Beach Florida as author.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Barnitz
Daytona Beach
Fila
Tack Letters continues with notices and reader requests
A continued Tack Letters page includes pleas from readers seeking missing relatives, a brighter note about aiding Shirley Ann Grounds with fundraising, concerns about city insurance for workers, and a widow seeking housework or childcare work with references.
Weather Prophecy Sparks Letters to Tack in Tucumcari Daily News
In a February issue readers respond to the town weather talk with job notices and requests. Frank Osborne seeks work experience in ranch dairy or farm duties, while a high school girl offers to care for children. A reader asks for nursery tools and baby items, and another requests spending money finders. The page includes a critiqued weather forecast and light community humor about a crow weather predictor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Osborne
West Sixth Avenue
Tack
Cats for Asking Find Homes for Several Pets
Local notice states a household has too many cats and will give away several as pets. Also a wedding ring found on Fourth Avenue. Mrs Young at 512 Jackson Street to claim it by description. Mrs Jones at 523 Cleveland Street listed for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Young
Jackson Street
Fourth Avenue
Brave Mother-In-Law and Praises Containing Local Mentions
A 64 year old Spearman woman writes to boast of bravery after killing two large rattlesnakes near Stinnett and plans to attend an Amarillo visit on March 5. Separate letter praises Shirley Ann Grounds and lists local names including Louise and Wilbur Hawk and John Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Spearman
Stinnett
Texas
Phillips Camp
Amarillo
John Moore
J. W. Morrison
North Taylor Street
Tucumcari Appoints Youngest U.S. Marshal Chief
The town of Tucumcari boasts of naming the youngest U S Marshal in the nation, a baby only two days old. If he grows up, he may rise to match the achievements of seasoned officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucumcari
United States
Experienced housekeeper near Tark seeks daywork
The writer offers services as an experienced housekeeper or waitress available for daywork near 230 North West Third. They seek clients in the Tark area and invite contact.
Work clothes found near Amarillo at Happy Glen crossing
Box of a man's work clothes found five miles south of Amarillo at Happy Glen crossing. Owner should call 829 B Florida Street to claim. H. M. Wheeler also seeks home for an elderly lady in need of companionship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Happy Glen Crossing
Florida Street
H. M. Wheeler
Dear Tack
Nujol Promises Long Term Health For Bryant Family
A Maine schoolteacher Mr. George F L Bryant writes that ten years of using Nujol helped his colitis and that his son has used it since age three. He claims the whole family benefits and promotes Nujol as safe and effective in two forms Plum and Cream of Nujol. Stanco Incorporated invites readers to share their Nujol stories from New York City.
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George F. L. Bryant
Elm Street
Fairfield
Maine
Bryant
Mr. Bryant
Nujol
Stanco Incorporated
Park Avenue
New York City
Ruth and Naomi Mother-in-Law Story in Bible
The Ruth and Naomi tale shows Ruth’s loyalty after Elimelech and sons die. Ruth refuses to leave Naomi, pledging to follow and adopt Naomi's people and God. Boaz notes Ruth's deeds as she supports Naomi, leading to Ruth’s marriage and becoming Obed’s mother, ancestor of David.
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Ruth
Naomi
Elimelech
Mahlon
Chilion
Orpah
Moab
Boaz
Obed
Jesse
David
Old Tack Claims Friendship and Leads Despite Signs
In a cryptic message, Old Tack asserts they are friends and urges restraint. The note emphasizes that previous sign interpretations were mistaken and asks for understanding rather than harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Crow
Tack
Old Tack
Employment requests and business notes in mixed classifieds
Personal ads seek work as housekeeper nurse or babysitter with references. MISS DELEROS SMITH lists address 2400 North West Fifth Avenue and two girls seek housework, references available. TWO READERS seek jobs with modest wages and references. Also a reader explains the origin of pecuniary from Latin pecunia in cattle context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deleros Smith
North West
Fifth Avenue
Coinage origins tied to wealth in flocks and copper ox
In early eras wealth was counted by livestock. Romans paid debts with cattle. As cattle payments became impractical, standardized copper ingots and coins emerged, with one copper block bearing an ox design.
Barter Suggestion in Livestock Rich Lands
In a shortage of coins, locals in cattle country consider using cattle as barter units. The idea ties pecus to pecunia, tracing money terms back to cattle as a medium of exchange. The concept hints at early fiat-like bartering tied to livestock wealth.
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Legion
Lavoptik
F. D. Esslinger
Mentone
Ulmer Esslinger
Thoreau
New Mexico
Jon
West Seventh Avenue
Shirley Ann Grounds
East Sixth Avenue
N. M
Mark Twain
Washington Street
Liberty Theater
Chupoke
Monroe Street
East Thirty Ninth Avenue
K. L. Skaggs
South Buchanan Street
Viva
Tark
Dial
Vicks
Bayer Manufacture
Bayer
Sayer
THE
Panhandle
Cggesterfield
U. S
Liccerr & Myees Tosacco Co
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