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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
5
A continuation of readers letters discusses political worries and priorities with calls to support veterans, decry stray dogs, and urge patience before the next election. The page also includes requests for farm work, child care, and home crafts, plus a query listing Texas city populations.
Mrs C F Sparks of Canadian Texas reports a lost black calf leather purse with a white gold wedding ring an amethyst set in yellow gold a Santa Fe pass and small cash from last Saturday between Pampa and Miami. She asks for the purse or items to be returned with a reward offered for recovery and no questions asked.
A seven month old Fox Terrier named Major is missing from 707 Mississippi Street. Willie Dick Miller offers a reward for Major’s return or a tip on his whereabouts. Telephone 2-3411.
A 1931 census lists city populations including Amarillo 43 690 and Wichita Falls lagging, prompting E R T to note Amarillo now surpasses Wichita Falls by a margin. A widow, 43, with a six year old daughter seeks a suitable man to correspond with about area and companionship.
A 105 year old violin in perfect condition is offered for 100 dollars by an elderly woman seeking a good home and marriage. She describes herself as Mrs D B and invites interested buyers to contact her, promising to share the instrument’s history.
A reader offers to manage an apartment house or hotel and work in a cafe. She notes her husband has been laid off for some time and signs as Mrs M.
A theft incident is reported as a purse snatching on a Saturday night with a male suspect who fled the scene. The brief describes a vulnerable individual seeking help after the incident. No injuries or further details are provided in the readable text.
A fragment describes someone walking on Eleventh Avenue between Taylor and Fill in what appears to be a downtown area. The text provides no further details about events, people, or outcomes.
An elderly colored woman asks for help locating her purse contents including $2.25 keys and false teeth. She offers a reward for the teeth and keys and asks Mr. Tack's assistance seeking a good home for a middle-aged unencumbered woman and offering plaster repair painting or calcinite work with payment plans.
A 28 year old, 5'8", 124 pound man with light brown hair and hazel eyes seeks a wife with means and a real car to homestead land. He promises a good proposition for the right partner.
Hallie Caldwell of Borger Texas seeks a reward for the return of Julius a brindle tail bulldog with one blue eye marked with white and wearing a harness with eight brass studs Borger license No 78 Last seen in Panhandle Thursday afternoon possibly taken to a nearby town Will pay a small reward for his return or information leading to recovery Box 928 Borger Texas
A notice requests assistance as a baby birth is expected at 327 Virginia Street. The message seeks support for a natural blend in care and mentions a forthcoming arrival.
Mr and Mrs Fred B are expecting a baby and need layettes and voile for three gowns for the mother. They are frugal Denton Texas natives and I hold them in high regard as constructive citizens. Please call and refer them to Mrs Ross Gulledge 804 North Pierce Street.
In a plea from Amarillo, a person asks Tack for help finding work in order to attend Amarillo Junior College. The writer states no employment or funds and seeks any job that would enable schooling and notes prior residence in Canadian.
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