Public Letters and Classified Ads Stir Debate on Politics and Labor
A jumble of reader letters and help wanted notices expresses frustration with politicians and big business, references to Al Capone, income tax, and Roosevelts or Bolshevik sentiment. Local residents seek honest work, including housework and farm labor, while others discuss taxes and prohibition in a Punch-like tone.
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al Capone
Uncle Sam
New Yowk
Pat
Amurrika
Vere
Amarillo
Panhandle
Anon Balder
Plainview
Texas
Housekeeping and Child Care Offer From Local Residents
A notice lists Mrs Lewis Scott at 200 Louisiana Street seeking house cleaning and child care work. A 16 year old student offers general housework and cafe service with references, citing family hardship and desire for any help. G.M.C. at 1518 East Sixth Avenue advertises as available for housekeeping with strong references and urgent need of work. A 23 year old girl seeks housekeeping work again citing experience and best references.
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Tack
J. M. Combs
East Sixth Avenue
Boy Seeks Summer Work From Richard Hall
A 16 year old boy stating he is just out of school seeks summer employment. He notes his mother is a widow and he wishes to help. He provides contact as Richard Hall General Delivery Dial 7691 and an address at 1306 East Eleventh Avenue.
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Tack
Richard Hall
Dial
Handy Man Seeks Work Guidance and Opportunities
A brief notice shows a handy man seeking local work opportunities. It notes willingness to take on home repairs, odd jobs, and maintenance tasks with reliable hours and fair pricing. No specific employer or location is listed.
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Tack
Help Wanted and Personal Ads Mix in Local Notice
A reader seeks immediate aid for hunger and offers painting paperhanging and repair services. J M Combs seeks farm work for room and board. Ruth Hall seeks waitress job, baby cart buyer offered, coin purse lost near Talmage Apartments, reader seeks ride to Memphis, Tennessee from Amarillo with references.
World's Fair Edition Offered by Chicago Herald Examiner
The Chicago Herald Examiner sells a World’s Fair edition featuring a 24 page special section packed with pictures and news about the Exposition. It promises to enhance visitors’ experience and is priced at 10 cents.
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Chicago Herald & Examiner
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G.C
Buchanan Street
Ruby Keeler
East Tenth Avenue
Ronald Curry
Lee Shrine
Senate
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gen
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Stratford
Lee
Thomas R. Marshall
Wilson
John Nance Garner
Lewis Scott
Louisiana Street
G.M.C
Ested
East Eleventh Avenue
Ruth Hall
Talmage
van Buren Street
Fourteenth Avenue
Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
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Viillild
Metzger
Kellogg’s
Kellogg
Battle Creek
Johnson
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Mayfair
del Monte
KOTEX
Kleenex Large
Clorox
Jergen
Meer
CERTO
Aloe
Obe-News
C. Hawk
Chicago
Return
Alva
LA Salle Hotel
Loop
Fred Harvey
DST
Gray Line
Fort Dearborn
Lancheon
Old Heidelberg Inn
Exposition Entrance
Roosevelt
Chicago River
Michigan
Lincoln Park
Jackson Park
Ines
Harvey House
Clovis
N. M
Hereford
Canyon
Tulsa
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Chicago White Sox
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Palace
King
Lois Black
Globe News
Santa Fe
Roosevelt Line
Lake Michigan
Michigan City
Indiana
Michigan Avenue
Gold Coast
Navy Pier
Art Institute, Humboldt and
Garfield Parks
Washington and Jackson Parks
Rosenwald Museum
University of Chicago
Midway
South Shore
Hotel la Salle
Century of Progress
Exposition Grounds
Harvey Diner
American Express Company
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