Judges Today Pick Winners Inad Contest
Judges select winners for the Right Ad contest with awards to be announced in days ahead. The Amatuer Ad Writing Contest continues with cash prizes of 200, 100, and 50 dollars and three $55 Amarillo Business College scholarships for top ads about the school. Officials invite contestants to visit Amarillo Coca Cola Bottling Works to view the new plant and its features as part of a broader promotional push.
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News-Globe
Amarillo Business College
Amarillo Coca Cola Bottling Works
Wingate
Amarillo
Hunsley’s
Tack Letters From a Rich Youth Demand Fair Treatment
A letter writer argues that being born to wealthy parents should not doom rich youths to ruin and urges newspapers to praise the opportunities of privilege. The author defends rich or well to-do young people and calls for examples of those who succeeded despite wealth, signing as B A D but omitting name.
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Pearl Rickel
Pierce Street
Dear Tack Help for Overwatching Kids Clothes Need
A widow writes that her two children, a 10 year old boy and a 14 year old girl, lack suitable clothing for school and asks for donations. She offers to travel anywhere in town to pick up items and provides telephone contact 2-0990.
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Tack
Plasterer Seeks Work In Desperate Job Hunt
A plasterer states he needs work in the worst way and is seeking employment opportunities. The message conveys urgency and personal readiness to take on plastering tasks.
Purse Lost, Reward Offered for Return
A resident pleads for help locating a lost billfold Sunday afternoon containing ten dollars and identification. The item was misplaced near Globe News or on the golf links, and the finder will receive a reward upon return.
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Tack
Help Wanted and Personal Help Notices From Florida Colony
A collection of short notices seeking work or offering services. Items include stucco work, general labor, portering, yard work, and house cleaning. Contacts include BILL FREEMAN at 1012 West Seventh Avenue and W A Truett at 8237, plus others seeking employment or to sell baby chicks and request calls or inquiries. One entry notes a minister colony near Green Cove Springs, Florida.
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West Seventh Avenue
Bill Freeman
Relief for itchy skin with D. D. D. Prescription
An old advertisement promises relief from eczema eruptions and rashes using D. D. D. Prescription. It claims antiseptic oils soothe inflamed skin, dry it, and notes money-back if itching persists after the first application. Available from druggists in prices of 35c 60c and $1.25.
Veterans of the pulpit seek unity under one roof
A letter from M. F. of Floydada Texas urges younger denominationalists to reflect on old evangelical leaders and their wives gathering for the “one clear call” before God. The writer also offers painting and paper hanging services in exchange for room rent and asks for work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F
Floydada
Texas
8663
Baker
Baby Clothes Needed For Expectant Friend At Bia
A neighbor seeks infant garments for a friend expecting next month. Items helpful include diapers shirts stockings or any baby clothes. Contact at Bia 312 East Ninth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Bia
East
Ninth Avenue
Experienced Roofer Seeks Work After Long Unemployment
An experienced roofer writes that he has been without work for an extended period and urgently needs employment. He describes himself as an ex- worker, seeking any roofing opportunities or related labor.
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Tack
Stork Is Coming Husband Jobless Needs Help
Missive from Mrs E. B. C. of 1202 South Johnson Street requests aid as she is an expectant mother with a unemployed husband and no money, food, or baby items. She seeks assistance for herself and the upcoming baby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Tack
Job ads seek work in Canyon and Canyon areas
A collection of help wanted notices from a local paper includes a roofer offering roofing painting and carpentry with references and a phone number. Widow and married women seek housekeep or nanny roles in Canyon Texas and nearby areas, listing contact numbers and willingness to travel. A 27 year old man with grocery and truck driving experience also seeks work with his own car.
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Jetor
Widow Seeks Farm or Town House Work
Middle aged widow N. G. seeks steady house work in a motherless home on a farm or in town. In good health, capable housekeeper, wants employment. 601 West Eleventh Avenue, Plainview, Texas.
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Tack
N. G
West Eleventh Avenue
Plainview
Texas
Gray County Track Meet Seeks Assistance for April Dates
The Gray County track meet is planned for April 1 and 2 with literary events Friday and track and field events Saturday. Organizers invite your participation on one or both days and note representation from various towns and cities.
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Gray County
Tack Letters Stir Demands On Capone Bond Chat
A reader scolds Tack for a March 17 column and urges a column asking the federal government to release Al Capone on the two hundred thousand dollar bond. The letter hints Capone’s possible schemes to free a baby and mentions Col. Lindbergh.
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al Capone
Col. Lindbergh
Gray County Leader Letters Include Names and Odd Notes
An assortment of remarks cites Alanreed McLean Pampa and Lefors with a letter from E G Sanders Director General for Gray County. The text also mentions a literary competition invitation and a leap year proposal to a man aged 45 to 55 with home and income.
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Alanreed
McLean
Pampa
Lefors
E. G. Sanders
Gray County
E. RE. T
Reader Claims In Grover Texas Sparks Town Debate
A reader from Grover Texas interrupts a local column with a message about Tack and John, arguing the columnist is not appreciated. The letter questions how to respond and invites the town to decide whether to engage further.
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Tack
John
Grover
Texas
Alabama born, Texas resident 50 years wealth of wit
The speaker notes birthplace in Alabama and five decades in Texas while praising sharp intellect. The remark suggests Texas would be better if more men shared this degree of gray matter, echoing a referenced quote by John.
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Alabama
Texas
John
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