Potatoes and many goods flash national cheapening plan
A long stream of notes covers government sales at one cent per sack, rumored moves to depress prices on pork wheat cotton and more, plus a local Kentucky dog tale, then a history of the American Federation of Labor from its 1881 rise through Gompers and Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation OF Labor
Continental Federation of Trades
Typographical Union
Washington
North America
Chicago
Trades Union Congress of
Great Britain
Toronto
Federation of Trades
Terre Haute
Pittsburgh
Samuel Gompers
Gompers
United States
William Green
Nile River History and Origins in Africa Alpine Regions
The Nile rises from the Blue Nile and White Nile, a river of vast interest. Its surrounding lands are largely sparsely populated due to sleeping sickness. It begins in Africa’s snowy Alpine mountains that remain perpetually capped.
Cruel Practices Attributed To The Abyssinians
A disturbing account claims the Abyssinians practice torturous ritual feeding by tying down a cow and slowly carving flesh from a living animal, then eating it raw. The narrative asserts natives believe no meat surpasses that from a still-living beast learned from predators in the jungle.
Silent Visit Sparks Town Whisper on Illness
A string of casual remarks circulated after women visiting the speaker as illness spread. One recalled a train into Amarillo with a woman and a small boy wrapped in a towel around his head, describing a curious roadside scene south of town.
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Amarillo
Woman frees boy from tin pottie on train
A mother seated with a boy discovers a tin pottie covering his head after unwrapping a towel. She explains it occurred just before departure, and with help from other women they remove it without the child suffering harm or crying.
No miracles needed as boys shape themselves into men
A speaker argues that miracles exist in every home with small boys and that boys grow into manhood through upheaval. The text contends pensions should start with mothers who raise boys, notes girl babies are blessings, and depicts a boy as a wildcat from infancy to high school, suggesting media treatment if not destructive.
Grandfather 98 Visits Amarillo From California
Mrs Art Wagoner recalls her grandfather John Allison age 98 who visits Amarillo often and recently visited his great grandchildren in California. A boy swallowed 14 rest pills and required a stomach pump at the hospital. Later the same boy injured his head escaping a chair rung and an additional extraction took an hour. During a later meal he struck his fist on his plate breaking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wagoner
John Allison
Amarillo
California
Legendary brassiere designers cited in early fashion feat
The piece extols Leon Alberts of Dharma Brassiere Co as a civil engineer turned designer who innovates with three straps per half and suspension bras. It also praises a Revelation Bra Co designer for two independent units attached with adhesive tape, usable as outerwear resembling navy hats trimmed in white.
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Leon Alberts
Dharma Brassiere Company
Revelation Bra
Tne
Congress vows no tax hikes this session amid fiscal fears
Politicians warn Washington risks bankruptcy if action is not taken. The piece notes that high earners pay heavy taxes and questions revenue balance. Warren of California plans another run for governor, with Jimmy Roosevelt challenging him in a Democratic bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Washington
Truman
Henry Wallace Seeks Return to Democratic Party
Henry Wallace, once a leading political figure and prodigal son, is pursuing a path to rejoin the Democratic Party. He aims to reengage with party stakeholders and influence its future platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wallace
Letter asking to locate left front leg in calendar maze
An ardent reader signs as S, asking Tack to find the left front leg of the maze in a picture on Ted Lakey's calendar. The brief note thanks the recipient for previous help and requests this specific image detail.
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Tack
Ted Lakey
S, L
All is tranquility in death says Reader's Digest
A Reader's Digest piece cites testimonies from drowning and electric shock survivors revived by prompt care, reporting no anguish or terror but a peaceful emergence. Ray Holland from San Miguel, Cuba, notes quirks of local shooting and a dove that performs tricks, with poor aim on windy days.
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Reader
Ray Holland
San Miguel
Cuba
Hospital stay lengths for tonsillectomy vary widely
The average private hospital stay after a tonsillectomy is 1.4 days, while in United States Army hospitals the average extends to 16.1 days, indicating large differences in post operative care settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Army costs balloon for enlisted men postwar
The Army, as a state supported body, pays more to civilian staff than to its armed forces. Before the war an enlisted man cost about 2600 dollars a year to maintain. now the figure nears 9000 dollars per man, highlighting rising personnel expenses and red tape overhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Missing song inquiry about a squirrel raccoon tail tune
Letter from W L Johnson 4239 West Fifteenth asks for the name tune and a copy of a cetain song describing animal tails including a squirrel with a bushy tail silky hair rings around a raccoon tail and a bare possum tail. He seeks information where a copy can be obtained.
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W. L. Johnson
West Fifteenth
William Feather on generosity and tax relief appeal
William Feather argues generosity does not excite most taxpayers as a tax escape. The column critiques reliance on charitable deductions and fiscal incentives, urging clearer government priorities and practical approaches to tax policy.
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William Feather
Feather on leisure as a cheaper labor alternative
William Feather muses that reducing working hours could be possible if a leisure activity were as engaging and affordable as work. He suggests seeking inexpensive, captivating pursuits to fill extra time with value.
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William Feather
Aunt Slug and Prosperity Unease Echoes
A snappy observation on mixed feelings about prosperity. The speaker notes that some dislike success, yet many lack the burden of insecurity that others face. The remark blends social critique with a wry tone about attitudes toward wealth.
Ways to Relieve Nervous Tension Across Professions
The Globe surveys responses from K Robert Jonason, Donald Keith, and Hs Ray Converse on stress relief. Jonason seeks quick mental relief with coffee, chat, or light tasks. Keith would rest where he is and shift thoughts to avoid ulcers. Converse favors fishing as a proven calmant, claiming it relaxes nerves and blocks world news.
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Robert Jonason
Donald Keith
Route 1
Eh HS Ray Converse
North Buchanan
Coping Tips From Local Workers On Stress Relief
Hal J Clark and Y J Graham discuss tension and relaxation methods to ease conversations and daily strain. D J Dooley notes smoking, talking with coworkers, rest, and weekend getaways as quick refreshers. They collectively emphasize varied activities to reset mindset.
United We Stand Editorial View from Local Labor Leaders
The second weekly column by Van W Hall represents organized labor in the city. The Globe notes the editor’s weekly feature from labor leaders and printers council members.
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van W. Hall
Globe News
Legislative Council
Hall
Globe
Franz von Papen’s Charms and Cunning Across War Years
A compact portrait frames Franz von Papen as a long-serving German diplomat whose alleged charm masks treachery and calculated ends. The article contrasts his escape from postwar crimes with Mussolini’s fate, noting life “squares” as signs of repeated scrapes and peril. A reader column and classifieds follow, including a widow seeking work and a sale notice at 1311 East Fourth.
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Franz von Papen
von Papen
Mussolini
Mirro
Texas horse thief execution legend of 1839 law
A Texas 1839 act made horse theft a capital crime, quick usage of the death penalty, with two early 1840 executions in Houston watched by about two thousand onlookers. The tale links legendary frontier justice to Texas history and a judge Lynch motif.
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Republic of Texas
Texas
Lynch
Houston
Ruby Ring Lost Near Paramount Theater
Mary Melton seeks return of a white gold ruby ring lost in or near the Paramount Theater. The ring has high sentimental value to her mother. A reward is offered. Contact 27184.
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Paramount Theater
Mary Melton
Alabama
Night shift cleaning job request from a mother
A reader, 24, seeks night cleaning work for offices to care for two babies during the day. Requests contact at 24966 to arrange an overnight cleaning position.
Boy Seeks Farm or Steady Job Soon
Kenny, a boy, seeks immediate employment on a farm or any steady work. He provides contact by phone 3-3962 and signs his name Kenny.
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Tack
Kenny
Trade offer for child care and furniture
A reader offers to care for two young children in the home for a working mother or mothers and seeks a small dresser with mirror in exchange for use of a Coxeerator ice box. Call 3-2446.
Lost address seeks Essie Scott from Pantex
Edna Klebold of Route 2 Box 871 Oxnard California requests help locating Essie Scott, her former friend from Pantex who has since married. She appreciates any information that can reconnect them.
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Essie Scott
Tack
Pantex
Edna Klebold
Oxnard
California
Puppy for adoption watch dog mix chow police
Six month old female puppy seeking new owner. Mixed chow and German shepherd heritage, likely to grow large and serve as a watchdog. Call 3-5434 to arrange adoption. Address 317 East Thirteenth.
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Tack
Widow Seeks Companionship For Ideal Match
A 60 year old widow describes herself as respectful and neat and seeks a reliable gentleman for companionship. She would consider marriage if the right person appears and expresses a preference for someone around her age.
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Tack
SEEKS YOUNG LADY I would like to meet someone nice
Brief personal ad indicating a man seeks a young woman to meet for companionship. Includes minimal details and a straightforward invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Tack
Free lilacs offered for digging by Pearson family
Mrs W J Pearson offers three purple lilac bushes free to anyone who digs them up, calling 2 7179. In another note, she says she will share her home with an employed girl or woman who likes children, contact 3 6189.
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W. J. Pearson
North Bivins
Will Do Housework From Tennie Smith Ad
A middle aged colored woman offers housework services and asks call 2 2280 after 5 PM. Tennie Smith signs the notice.
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Tennie Smith
Man Seeks Farm Cafe Or Driving Job
E Smith a 24 year old married man seeks employment on a farm cafe or for driving. He holds a chauffeur's license and lists 109 Buchanan as contact.
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Tack
E. Smith
Buchanan
Girl Loses Billfold Near Double Dip
A 14 year old girl, Christine Collins, reports losing a billfold between the Double Dip and her home on January 18. It contained show tickets, a watch ticket, and a library card. She asks to call 7079 if found. Location noted as 615 Jefferson.
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Christine Collins
Jefferson
Yard Work Seeks Labor with Guaranteed Value
The Yard Man offers lawn care and hauling fertilizer services. Employment includes upfront payment of half the money upon completion and the remaining half when grass starts to grow. Located at 311 West Thirteenth in the rear.
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West Thirteenth
Lost Persian kitten reported with reward
A five month old black Persian kitten with white behind each ear and a white patch on one side is missing. A small reward is offered for its return to 1212 West Sixteenth or by calling 5936.
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West Sixteenth
Champion Recruiter Honored by Shivers
Master Sgt. Arthur Marroquin of Browns ville received a governor’s award for his role as champion recruiter in Texas National Guard’s 1949 campaign. He was given a hunting rifle with a telescopic sight. Company B at Harlingen, the top recruiting unit, received a special plaque from Gov. Allan Shivers.
Shivers Heads to Fort Worth for Exposition Opening
Gov Allan Shivers left Austin for Fort Worth to meet with local officials and attend the Southwestern Exposition and Fat Stock Show opening Friday.
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Shivers
Cowtown
Austin
Allan Shivers
Fort Worth
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