Aged outdoorsman Tack travels with Jodie Van Horn
Tack, 65, from Atchison Kansas, travels with Jodie Van Horn a fellow outdoorsman and river man. Jodie, also about 65, is a commercial fisherman riverman boat builder and saw mill operator. He rows better and knows birds and fish well. Mason King put him in charge today at the ranch with a wide brimmed hat and Texas boots as they head to the stockyards for a few days.
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Tack
Atchison, Kan
Jodie van Horn
Mr. Izzard
Missouri River
Buffalo Lake
Gulf of Mexico
Jodie
Mason King
Western Stockards
Missouri River laborer aids floods and birthday punchline
One busy man from the Missouri River wades floods to haul heavy timber and logs for his saw mill and runs a one man sand dredge. He works almost entirely alone. A joke about a Scotch birthday party and an elbow operated door bell closes the fragment.
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Jodie
Missouri River
Scotchman’s smart loan decision goes through a joke
A Scottish man ignores a friend’s long distance plea for a $200 loan claiming he cannot hear. The operator declares the connection perfect, confirming every word. He then tells the operator to loan the money, showcasing a humorous twist on hearing and trust.
Modern girls and the reluctant shower habit in fiction
A narrator notes that real women prefer baths over showers, citing reluctance to wet hair and complaints about water temperature. He contrasts this with detective stories and magazines where heroines regularly use cold water showers, suggesting a disconnect between fiction and real habits. The reflection highlights gendered expectations and everyday routines in leisure media.
Cold Showers vs Hot Water Use Across America
The remark estimates a large gap between cold showers and hot water use in the United States. It suggests that for every cold shower, at least 200 hot showers or baths are taken by Americans, reflecting a pattern of prevalent hot water consumption.
Aging Troubles Hit Princess the Dog and Tack Alike
The piece notes increasing problems as both Princess the nine year old dog and Tack at sixty five face growing age related challenges, highlighting common issues tied to senior years.
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Princess
Tack
Prayed to God for A Baby, and Now
A reader in Amarillo appeals for a small furnished house or duplex to rent for around 50 to 60 dollars. She and her husband with a four month old baby seek a quiet place with garden space, desiring kindness from landlords who advertise rentals. She asks for a call to 4-1326, noting the need for a welcoming home despite their baby.
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Amarillo
Tack
Flowers For One Landlord The Wing Watcher Anecdote
A reader shares experiences of unusually low rent and generous furnishings in Amarillo, noting a landlord-friendly situation for a year with child, then shifts to a humorous aside about antimacassars and a definition of a wing watcher who stares at airplane wings to spot a break.
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Herb Caen
Incomparable bond ends with a gentle solution
A man recounts a seven year routine with a dog that sleeps at the foot of his bed on a large chair. Recently the dog began to snore more loudly each night. He cannot bear to move her to the garage or basement and seeks a kind solution.
Remington Paintings in the Panhandle Bank Lobby
Question asks how many Frederick Remington paintings are in the Panhandle. The widely known piece hangs in the front lobby of the First National Bank in Canadian, presented years ago by Ralph Young, once of Canadian and now a prominent New York financier.
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Frederick Remington
Panhandle
First National Bank
Canadian
Ralph Young
New York
President Harry S Wilbur seen at Key West vacation spot
Harry S Wilbur president of a Canadian bank vacationed in Key West last week. He says Harry S Truman was also there but he did not see him or know where he had been. Secret Service men were all over the area and taking no chances with the President.
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Harry S. Wilbur
Canadian Bank
Key West
Harry S. Truman
Secret Service
A comic quip on a girl's talents and limits
A playful old line notes a girl who can sing dance and play croquet yet cannot strike a match on her pants seat, claiming she is simply not built that way. The quip wryly contrasts expected femininity with crude humor.
Lost art: striking a match on the seat of pants
The writer notes a bygone minstrel joke and muses that clothing, not build, enables a girl to strike a match on the back of her hip as easily as a man. Slacks or jeans might make it possible, raising questions about why the skill has faded and rarely seen today.
Shaggy tale and space limits in a busy paper
A pair of fishermen watch a fight on a boat where one man strikes the other with an oar as he surfaces. A moron passerby notes the spectacle and the page hints at shorter letters due to space. The piece recalls hard times and a wave of sales and reader letters.
Gentleman recalls Cadillac on Fifth Avenue with Texas plates
A New Yorker recounts seeing a Cadillac on Fifth Avenue bearing Texas license plates. The rear-seat center arm rest was pulled down to form two arm chairs, revealing a curious modification.
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New Yorker
Fifth Avenue
Texas
The New Yorker Highlights Lake Charles Coffee Prices
A Lake Charles, Louisiana restaurant is praised for offering value with coffee priced at a nickel per half cup, drawing attention to frugal dining options and local price benchmarks amid rising costs.
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the New Yorker
Lake Charles
Widow seeks work with church ties and references
Middle-aged widow seeks employment in any field, prefers case work such as dishwasher or waitress. Has prior experience, high school education, attends church, does not drink or smoke, and can provide excellent references. Seeking help from any potential employer.
Ear ring lost in antique gold finish with pink stone
Dear Mr. Tack reports a lost ear ring style described as antique gold finish with a dangling circle and bright stones centered by a large pink stone. The note begins with contact and location hints but ends abruptly.
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Tack
Rental Woes Highlight Burden on Families and Soldiers
A housewife with three children outlines crippling rents and substandard living as landlords profit from four units on a 75-foot lot. She details pay of 75 cents hourly for 10 hours daily, utilities cut off due to the landlord’s neglect, and transportation strains awaiting relief amid military housing demand. She urges action against greedy landlords impacting families and service personnel.
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Tack
Glasses Found on Sixth Street Seek Owner
Friday March 16 a resident found a pair of glasses on Sixth Street and wishes to return them. Contact phone 30664 for retrieval and owner verification.
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Sixth St
Dear Tack seeks in home housework or childcare job
Personal note from a mother of four seeking in home employment in housework or child care. Provides address 405 North Tyler and emphasizes urgent need to feed her children.
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Tack
North
Tyler
Colorful girl seeks half day job in cooking and cleaning
A colored girl offers half day work including cooking washing ironing and house cleaning. She can do afternoon ironing and charges 75 cents per hour plus bus fare. Interested parties may call 3-1785.
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Tack
Community Hope Mission invites weekend visitors
The Hope Mission at 323 East Fourth extends an open invitation for Saturday evenings at 7 30 and Sunday afternoons at 3 o clock. The outreach welcomes everyone to attend.
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Tack
Hope Mission
East Fourth
Four Books of Gunn Bros Stamps and Dress for Sale
Mrs Johnson at 802 Adams offers four Gunn Bros stamp books and a formal dress worn twice. The dress is priced cheap and may suit a girl in grade school. Transaction details and contact follow.
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Gunn Bros
Johnson
Adams
Pink baby shawl lost near Levine's and Three Sisters
A pink shawl made of wool and rayon disappeared Saturday evening, March 17, between Levine's and Three Sisters. It may have been left on the street or inside a shop.
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Levine’s
Half Her Pay Goes to Baby Sitter A TIRED WORKING MOTHER
A tired working mother recalls wartime hardship and postwar taxes, noting three days of six weekly work pay to a sitter, one day to income tax, and two days for home. She describes husband’s disability from service, reliance on wages, and her daughter’s anemia from poor nutrition, urging better support for families.
Tackless Texan title urged in Borger letter
J. E. Widener of Borger writes to Tack column reader Tack urging return of the old masthead The Tackless Texan and noting voters would back the change He defends the old title as appropriate for the columnist and mocks the current heading in a critical letter.
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Tack
Texan
J. E. Widener
West Madison, Borger, Tex
Lost item found between two stores near Levine's
A reader reports being in most stores between two locations and asks the finder to call 3-8266. The item was bought at Levine's with a price tag of 5.98, and the person would appreciate contact if located.
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Levine
Will Trade Rides Near 11th and Avondale
A parent seeks a ride share partner near 11th and Avondale to school and back for St. Mary's Academy. The writer drives their child daily and invites others to arrange a swap and provide contact at 2-2568.
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St. Mary’s Academy
11Th
Avondale
Babysitting Request for Day or Night Services
Local reader seeks babysitting assistance for day or night covering flexible hours. Contact via phone 8941 to arrange details and availability.
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Tack
Childcare ad seeks weekly home placement with yard play
Advertisement offering to care for children in a private home by the week. Features a fenced yard and many toys. Promises the best of care and provides phone contact 3 4517 for inquiries.
Veteran Missing Sacks Bible Dentures Clock Reward
On or about February 14 a disabled veteran lost a brown paper sack containing a Holy Bible dentures a clock and various other items He badly needs the teeth A reward will be paid Call night clerk 3 7471 after 4 PM.
Stamps for Stamps Trade Offered and Room and Board Wanted
A classified item seeks to trade four Gunn Bros Thrift Stamps books for four S and H Green Stamps. Contact Mrs C R Hook at 1113 Avondale or phone 9990. Another notice seeks room and board for a young mother and her 18 month old son, near town, in a home with an elderly host. call 2 3245 after 2 30 p m and ask for Mary.
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Gunn Bros
S&h
Mary
Babysitter Service and Found Shoe Notice
A local ad offers day and night babysitting at home for infants from one month to one year, with contact at 3-6188 or 1101 North Van Buren. A nearly new white crepe sole shoe size 5B was found in a yard, with Mrs. Friedl at 1810 Milam seeking its return.
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Tack
North van Buren
Needs Housekeeper in Plainview for Elderly Lady
Housekeeper and companion needed for elderly lady in Plainview. Must reside in home, no heavy work. Salary and board offered. Contact phone numbers 2-1332 in Amarillo or 289-W in Plainview.
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Tack
Plainview
Amarillo
Light housework sought by colored girl for three days
A colored girl offers three days of light housework with no heavy labor required. Call 24996 to arrange.
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Tack
Billfold found with license and papers in North East Twentieth area
A black billfold was found containing a driver’s license and other papers. The owner may reclaim it by identifying the contents. Contact Mrs. Ted Miller at 3813 North East Twentieth or phone 36204.
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Ted Miller
North East Twentieth
Housework by the hour seeks Johnsons location
A note requests information on the whereabouts of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Johnson and asks readers to call after 6. The message provides a contact number partially but is incomplete.
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Tack
Mrs
Clifford Johnson
Contact request for former Arthur Street residents
Virg ie seeks to reach former residents who lived on Arthur Street and left the area. He requests assistance in locating them and getting in touch.
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Arthur Street
Wants to Correspond Seeks Plainspoken Lady for Meeting
A brief personal ad from J. B. requesting a correspondence or meeting with a pleasant, attractive woman around 35. He values common sense as a needed trait in these critical times.
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J. B
Childcare offered near Canyon Highway
Seeking weekly daytime care for two girls aged 2 to 5. Located south of Canyon Highway. Rate set at 10 dollars per week or 3 dollars per day. References available. Call 2 5354.
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Tack
Canyon Highway
Three Puppies Free To Good Home From Litter
Three small puppies available for adoption today. The dogs will stay small when grown and are seeking a caring home. Limited information provided due to fragmentary posting.
Ironing Request From Mrs Harold Turner
A resident identified as Mrs. Harold Turner at 901 North Pierce apartment 7 requests medium sized ironing service. No further details provided.
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Tack
North Pierce
Harold Turner
Missing billfold found in Amarillo near Rhealee's Hat Shop
A crippled soldier describes a handmade billfold lost in Amarillo around Rhealee's Hat Shop on Saturday March 10. A reward is offered for its return. The claimant's name is not provided.
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Amarillo
Rhealee
War talk by youth and plea for education in Tex town
A young writer voices anti war sentiment and urges focus on education and future plans instead of conflict. He questions why war benefits leaders while common kids lose chances, noting Reds in society and demanding Congress action for decent lives. Abstract letters from Marcella Frost and Bettie Brown accompany notices.
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Pink Congress
Mrs Farris Seeks Careful Home For Two Children
A notice from Mrs. Farris of 1706 Canyon Road Apartment 5 offers to care for two children. She promises the best possible care and is willing to adopt them if they live nearby. She would consider keeping children in exchange for a small apartment.
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Bettie M. Brown
Johnson
Tack
Farris
Canyon Road
They Did Find a Wonderful Landlord
An Amarillo newcomer describes weeks of searching for a decent rental at a fair price. She praises her landlords as wonderful and avoids “highway robbery.” The family, with two schoolchildren, survived on minimal meals before finding affordable housing.
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Tack
Amarillo
Gardner Seeks Day Work for Household Tasks
Mrs Gardner seeks day work preferring housework or ironing and lists phone number 2 3395 for contact.
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Gardner
Hunt Home for Dog
A 7 month old beautiful female blonde cocker seeks a new home. She is good with children and adults. Interested parties should visit 3607 North East Twenty-Third to adopt.
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Tack
North East Twenty-Third
Lighter Lost at Clover Club Searches for Return
A Clover Club patron reports a missing cigarette lighter taken on Sunday evening March 18 between 7 and 8. The lighter bears the inscription "Daddy" and is of sentimental value from the sender to his father. A reward is offered. contact J. R. McCOUN at 3805 East Thirteenth by calling 40109.
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Clover Club
J. R. McCoun
National Geographic Magazine run for sale
Offers Magazine lists 113 continuous copies of National Geographic from Oct 1941 through Feb 1951 for disposal. Contact phone number 3-1133 to arrange pickup or purchase.
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National Geographic
Coninuous
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