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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1933
Page
3
Long article by the noted contract player Philip Hal Sims reflects on bidding responses in one heart or one no trump openings, urges readers to study principles, and discusses duplication, leeway, and practical play with examples. It also includes letters and notices from Amarillo readers seeking work and other personal notices.
In a two diamonds opening, East overreaches by bidding five clubs after West shows clubs. The analysis suggests four clubs to hint losers, or three no trumps as a risk, with potential to revert to clubs if doubled.
A letter rebuts Mr. Smith asserting his incompetence to claim local thievery. The writer notes his lack of residence or tax status and asserts they earn a livelihood legally in the city.
A letter argues junk dealers support law and order and oppose certain ordinances. The writer challenges Mr. Smith’s claims about second hand and junk dealers aiding theft in Hutchinson and Potter Counties, urging regard for state statutes and constitutional limits.
A white Persian cat is offered for sale for two dollars to raise funds for food. A man with six dependents seeks any work, listing skills in painting, paperhanging, general repair and yard work. A middle aged woman is desired for farm housework with room and board offered. A girl seeks day labor in Amarillo seeking Christian home work.
A dark blue wool belt with a broken buckle is lost after a morning walk from 613 East Eighth Avenue. A 50 cent reward offered for its return. Also seeks help locating adopted sister Vaye Ebbs, last known with Mr and Mrs Cates of 400 Florida Street and mail at San Jacinto station.
Enthusiastic reader Mr. Haraden credits All-Bran with ending sleeplessness and daytime tiredness after three weeks of use. The ad touts All-Bran as providing bulk fiber, vitamin B, and iron to support digestion and blood, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily and medical advice if relief fails.
Irene Ebbs of Baird Texas is mentioned along with a note about moving back to Oklahoma and a reader letter from H P Garrett being read in the May 10 News. The fragment cites residents and local correspondence without full context.
A historical note states tortoise shell is obtained from the hawksbill turtle, detailing the source species and the material derived from it.
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