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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1938
Page
5
The Amarillo Globe notes a lively Mardi Gras event staged by Nu Kappa Sigs with many clubs participating. The paper also shares early entrants in the "Most Kissable Lips" contest, reports on a historic fire wagon, and includes notices of job seekers and community reminders.
The 75 horsepower four cylinder motorized fire wagon, Amarillo’s first, served at every fire station and now rests at the central station. It delivered many fires until 1930 as a reserve hose wagon and recently lost its motor, replaced by a new one. Citizens recalled the 1911 revelation when Shorty Fulton drove the motorized wagon siren blaring down the street.
An advertisement touts Blue Jay plaster as a safe corn treatment that removes the root to prevent recurrence. It claims the product ends pain instantly and eliminates corns with a double action for lasting relief.
A crossword style clue list presents Across and Down entries with numbered hints. Many definitions cover objects, concepts, and roles including crafts, anatomy, measurements, foods, and weather related terms. The puzzle invites fill ins for words matching the given hints across two directions.
Jacksonville campaigner Wildcat Odom plans a vigorous convention push for the firemen's fourth vice president race. The Herring Hotel hosts visiting firemen for warmth and cooling, while the convention theme centers on FUN. Dekex hosts a Harding Ranch picnic Saturday night. Theta Chis meet at Earl McDavid's home. Edith Fellows interview postponed.
A collage of help wanted pleas and personal notices. Ethel Markley seeks a permanent home or rooming care, age 40, able to furnish character references from General Delivery Borger Texas. Ralph Brown asks for any kind of job to fund music lessons, age 13, with references at 307 Kentucky Street. A young girl seeks work with room and board at 809 Russell Street, listing experience and need for employment.
Don’t ignore backache and leg pains. The article warns kidneys may be failing to remove waste from the blood and urges using Doan’s Pills, claiming they have helped for over 40 years by flushing waste from the body.
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