Five Die as Train Hits Auto Near Port Neches
Five people died and two were seriously injured when a Kansas City Southern passenger train struck a sedan carrying nine near Port Neches as the vehicle tried to visit Beaumont. The victims included Ira Clyde Woodward and his wife Donna Brown, and their children Juanita, Ira Jr., and two other Brown children. Two more Brown children were hurt. injuries were not life threatening. Witnesses said brake failure left the car on the tracks, with the adults and rest of occupants dragged by the wreckage for a quarter of a mile.
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Port Neches
Here
Beaumont
Kansas City Southern Lines
Ira Clyde Woodward
Juanita Woodward
Ira Clyde Woodward, Jr
Donna Brown
Woodwards
Brown
Kountze
Mattie Lee Freeman
Woodville
Evie Jewel Brown
Port Arthur
When boys need space the town withers away
A reader laments discipline and restricted play for youths. Neighbors’ lawns, shrubs, and trees suffer while parks are denied access. He recalls free outdoor time and urges city action to create safe play spaces, noting scarce vacant lots and overused tennis courts. A plea for more park relief and child-friendly planning follows.
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Ellwood Park
Orley L
Jefferson Street
Beauty Kids for Poster Honor and Personal Classifieds
A collection of personal ads and notices seeking companionship work and marriage partners. Wives and widows request pen pals and friendships, while others seek a housekeeper or job. Entries include requests from MRS. L. B. and MRS. H. C. in Dumas Texas, plus ages and locations such as Amarillo Mason Diamond BeauChamps in Dumas and Groom Texas.
Goitre Varieties and Thyroid Disorders Explained
Royal 8 Copeland outlines goitre types from simple neck enlargement to Graves disease. Adolescents, especially undernourished girls, show early neck swelling. treatment includes thyroid replacement or surgery for exophthalmic goitre. In adults 30 to 50, thyroid deficiency brings anemia, fatigue, dry skin, and mental dullness, with improvement after replacement.
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Royal
Copeland
United States
New York
New York City
Switzerland
India
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Local Distributor Wins Amarillo Contract For New Product
At 115 West Eighth the firm pledges appreciation and goodwill. The factory has advertised for distributors and the contract was awarded locally. The product has merit, proven in Amarillo by several firms, and is expected to be a steady business.
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Tack
Good Housekeeping
Johnson
South
Buchanan
West Eighth
Amarillo
Candor and controversy in a coroner bid from Dalton News
In a Dalton Georgia newspaper political notice Max Wallis declares support for narrow roads sharp curves deep ruts and more speed claiming wrecked cars will fill gullies create graveyards reduce cotton acreage lower taxes and promote county consolidation Your vote and influence will be appreciated in this blunt campaign pledge
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Wilderado
Dalton
Max Wallis
Real good man seeks companion for life at 45 plus
A person expresses desire to meet a reliable partner aged 45 or older for a lasting companionship. The note seeks a genuine, steady match and hints at a serious lifelong connection.
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Pal
Tack
Finger waving worker seeks job in local shop
An experienced finger waver offers services at 508 South Jackson Street. He states he loves the work and will perform a wave for 15 cents, hoping to secure an employment position in a shop.
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South
Jackson Street
Wants Boarders for Working and College Girls
A requester seeks board and room arrangements for both working women and college girls, stating they are reliable and willing to provide lodging. The note emphasizes interest in housing capacity but contains limited context or details on location, duration, or terms.
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Tack
Card of Thanks for sympathy after infant death
Mr and Mrs Geo F Killian and children express gratitude for kindness and flowers shown during the death of their baby.
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Geo. F. Killian
Abandoned plea seeks ride to Houston or Dallas
A destitute speaker offers to board and room for $5 weekly and asks for help to return to Houston or travel toward Dallas, inviting interested readers to call a local number. The message underscores hardship and seeks assistance from the community.
Man Seeks Ride Back After Return From Houston
A man explains he travelled from Houston to collect debts but was unsuccessful and now seeks a ride back home. He notes hopes rested on money due to him, which did not arrive as expected.
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Tack
Houston
Amarillo Riding Club Horseback Riding Rates
Gentle high class riding horses available at 500 per hour on weekdays and 75e per hour on Saturdays and Sundays. Located west of Country Club at Amarillo Riding Club. John Ward proprietor. Phone 36.
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Amarillo
Request for work and references from injured citizen in need
An individual writing from General Delivery requests assistance to secure employment after a year without work. He cites a broken arm from a car wreck, offers to provide strong references from Houston, and asks for consideration to be taken along as a provider. He signs as King and notes no dependents.
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Paramount
Houston
Sience Lir
Tack
Work for Rent on Monroe Street Seek House Help
A reader asks for a small unfurnished house on Monroe Street to rent in exchange for housework or laundry duties, preferably within walking distance. The inquiry appears on Page 7 in TACK LETTERS.
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Dumas
Texas
H. G. Beauchamp
Monroe Street
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University of Missouri
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