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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
8
In Nantes, 77 victims of the St Philibert steamboat disaster were buried after outdoor funerals attended by thousands. Aristide Briand led a two hour service from the town hall to the castle courtyard before returning to his hotel as the city shut down business.
MINNEAPOLIS June 18 There will be no more meetings of the Last Man's Club. Charles M. Lockwood the sole survivor of Company 8 first Minnesota volunteers said he would not attend the July 21 gathering in Stillwater to face the 33 empty chairs of his comrades. He is visiting relatives in Minneapolis.
Hollywood reports Tom Mix returns to films with Universal in a six picture deal starting production in fall. The Western star and his educated horse Tony resume the blood and thunder style fans remember from earlier days as talkies reshape Hollywood careers.
Explosion at Canadian Industries Sandwich plant injures five to six workers just before shift start. High pressure ammonia line caused blast damaging facility estimated at 75 000 to 100 000 dollars.
A column argues readers prefer blunt realism over lofty literature. The writer, a common man, urges simple stories about everyday life and practical experiences, mentioning trains, kitchens, and classic pirates like John Silver as relatable figures. He muses about forming a writers club to critique and connect through shared, grounded writing.
Los Angeles report details Robert Carson who slept through a traffic court morning session after a parking tag and four failed name calls. A bailiff woke him, Carson explained he is a night watchman used to day sleep, and the judge recalled the warrant with a $2 fine.
An observer argues against clock changes that would shift start times and deliveries earlier after a proposed time shift. He warns it would lengthen worker hours and reduce employment, noting local time runs ahead of sun time and questioning impacts on milk men papers and early-rising workers.
Mrs Vera Witte charged with murder after shooting her husband William 55 in front of the Freeport courthouse soon after losing a suit for separate maintenance. They had been married a year.
A reflection on writers who labored long years before success and criticizes teaching formats that promise quick results. It notes Balzac and others who endured solitary practice, asserts that true writing comes from personal development, and mentions the Panhandle Penwomen's Society as a noted group.
Mrs G M of 2506 North West First Avenue San Jacinto seeks boarders for a quiet, modern residence half a block from the pavement and bus line. She offers room and substantial meals for six dollars per week and welcomes long or short respectable work, with her husband experienced in tractor work and willing to travel. Telephone 9354.
Mrs Lantz of 912 West Sixth Avenue reports finding a brown suitcase between Vega and Amarillo containing only men's dress clothes. She offers to return it to the rightful owner.
A reader reports losing a brown hand tooled leather billfold containing personal items of value to them. No further details available.
A 26 year old widow, with a five year old daughter, seeks a housekeeper job with a widower who desires a tidy home. She asks Tack to help find her a suitable residence and steady work to care for her child. Opal Roberson, Box 22, Spearman, Texas.
A reader requests the return of an item with their name and address on it. They express belief it will be found and thank potential helpers.
World War veteran with six years in small and large bakeries offers to work as helper or oven man and also as route salesman. Interested parties may write Box 3104 or call Duffles Dairy five miles northwest of Bishop's Lake. Ww. A. Sanders.
A reader offers two well furnished rooms for $20 with all bills paid seeking to rent space via the paper’s column. Signer identifies as Tack and asks for assistance in finding a tenant.
A widow with two children seeks employment as a housekeeper or cook for harvest hands. She is willing to relocate and can leave her child behind if necessary.
Dora Kendrick seeks a harvest cook job with experience to feed harvest hands. Co Farmer from Lark Texas offers two rooms for two men to batch, wants applicants and will be home 4 to 8 pm. A Reader offers two men needed to batch and requests contact. Onions: 40 crates remain for sale with happy buyers.
A reader asks if the classifieds column can help locate a good dependable housekeeper. They seek recommendations or listings of trusted domestic help.
Millions face Athlete's Foot germs and may not know it. Symptoms include itching blisters between toes, thick red skin, and scaly dryness. Absorbine Jr. is recommended as a preventive antiseptic after exposure to wet public surfaces and in homes. Sold at drug stores for $1.25 by W. F. Young, Inc.
A collage of short notices seeks a middle aged widow for family life with children and small wages, a purse owner to describe a brown child's bag at 242 Amarillo Building, job interests in machinist truck driver or cooking, nursing aid needed for one child, a Bay and white pony lost near 2111 Van Buren Street with a reward offered.
A married man with a family seeks a reliable job to provide for dependents. He highlights adaptability, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic as key assets for roles across industries.
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