Tack the Brain exposes a fisheries hoax in Globe News
The Globe exposes a big fish hoax linked to Taeck’s page. It shows 26 hickories and one large carp, mocking Nesbitt Comstock and Maples for gullibility. Tack vows apologies and calls the trio hoaxsters while noting shad used as garden fertilizer downstate.
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Mr. Nesbitt
C. W. Comstock
J. JD. Maples
Tack
Comstock
Mr. Maples
Buffalo Lake
Maples
Nesbitt
Old Tack
The
Globe News
iObe
N. P. Nesbitt
Browning
Hughes
J. D. Maples
Florida
Buffalo Lake Reaches Fresh Water Sea Level Again
Buffalo Lake now sits brim full for the second time since construction with water running over the spillway. The reservoir reaches peak capacity as inflows exceed outflows, signaling a rare flood-level condition for the region.
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Buffalo Lake
Fish thieves target Buffalo Lake in Panhandle warns reward
The Globe News offers 500 cash for tips leading to arrests of fish thieves in Buffalo Lake and public waters. Reports accuse a Amarilie group of using trammel nets and boasting about catches while wardens seek suspects. Also notes wartime civilian ratio, waste, and Baruch on liberty discipline.
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The
Globe News
Buffalo Lake
Panhandle
United States
Amarilie
New Mexico
Old War Jokes and Irrigation Debate in Rio Grande Valley
A quip revival asks if meals are entrees or entries. A note to Lewis Nordyke cites exhausted irrigation waters in the Rio Grande Valley yet ongoing land sales. A fragment mentions a fegral judge, suggesting a local legal note amid the irregular text.
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Lewis Nordyke
Rio Grande Valley
Fegral
Grandmothers and Grandpas Decline in Modern Life
Opinion piece notes sweeping social observations on aging roles and family dynamics. It parodies Post magazine themes while lampooning mothers-in-law, celebrates grandmothers, and portrays grandpas as patient helpers. It concludes with a housekeeping classified appeal and a lost dog notice from 2201 Harrison. If anyone knows the dog’s whereabouts, call the numbers provided.
June Wedding Month Sparks Local Excitement
Women show eager anticipation as June nears, the upcoming wedding month. The community buzzes with plans and social activity centered on ceremonies and celebrations.
Why Rice Is Thrown At Weddings Across Time
The custom links to fertility and plentiful harvests as symbols. In olden days rice or grain showered or placed at the bed signified wishes for the couple’s offspring and prosperity, with grain at the bed for a son and a pan of grain on the wedding night used as a buoyant gesture.
Oil Stock Push and Print Supply Upswing Cited
A Washington letter says government plans to preserve the 27 percent depreciation allowance will trigger a hunt for new oil fields. Iran tensions raise military demand and stock markets make oil a tempting profit play, with Phillips Petroleum highlighted as a promising pick. The writer condemns print-gouging by some papers, notes a New York rep finds extra tonnage at $330 while contract price sits at $115, and laments newspaper price pressures amid political price stabilizers.
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Washington
United States
Phillips Petroleum
New York
Iran
Far East
Globe-News
Two Kinds of Grandmothers Quietly Drawn in Call In
A caller complains about tired grandmothers, lifeless young wives, and dispirited husbands, noting two types of grandmothers. One group devotes all time to grandchildren, the other none, with critics claiming no help was given in raising children.
Smoke of Their Torment Letter Sparks Debate in Lubbock
Rev Herschel Murphy of Lubbock denounces tobacco with biblical imagery in a manuscript titled The Smoke of Their Torment. He claims tobacco users resemble degraded, aging figures and urges Tack to publish the verbatim text, warning it will stir up snakes.
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Nicotine
Paris
Tack
Herschel Murphy
Lubbock
Lost black female cocker spaniel near Lincoln area
Dolores Goetz offers a reward for the return of her nine month old black female cocker spaniel. If found, contact 3 4948 or reach Dolores Goetz at 723 South Lincoln.
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Brooks
Dolores Goetz
South
Lincoln
Two-Year-Old Seeks Small Puppy for Birthday Gift
A family requests an extra small puppy for their two year old’s birthday. They ask interested individuals to call 3 6559 and promise a good home.
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Tack
Stamps to Trade for Gunn Bros stamps
A reader offers a swap of a book of Gold Stamps for a book of Gunn Bros stamps and provides a contact number 3-9694 for responses.
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Gunn Bros
WANTS OUT BUILDING WITH GOOD ROOF FOR SALE
A reader seeks an old out building with a sound roof offered at a low price. Interested parties should contact the number 3 8419.
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Tack
Adorable Black Puppy Seeks New Home Soon
A cute female black puppy born near Christmas needs a new home within two weeks. She is good with children and house trained. Contact Mrs. Robert Shewnack at 1527 Avondale to arrange adoption.
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Tack
Robert Shewnack
Avondale
Dog to give away by owner at Garfield address
Small female rat terrier mix seeks new home. Found by Mrs. Marvin Pitt at 2402 Garfield in a trailer house. Contact for adoption or pickup.
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Tack
Garfield
Marvin Pitt
None of the above
A reader offers a registered grown black female cocker spaniel seeking a loving home. The owner notes they raise dogs and hope to place the pet with a suitable new owner.
Selling or giving away dog in Estelline Texas
A reader offers a healthy house trained dog needing a new home. She has had distemper shots and is kept outside the last years, better suited for a fenced yard. Call 2 7040 or 40279 to express interest, attention to Mrs Genevieve Panson Box 224 Estelline Tex.
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Genevieve Panson
Tex
Lost light colored plastic rim glasses near For est Hill School
A mother reports her daughter misplaced light colored plastic rim glasses on the route home from For est Hill School between the 3400 and 3900 blocks of North East Eighth or North Manhattan Street. She asks that the finder call 3-8686 to arrange pickup.
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Forest Hill School
North East Eighth
Manhattan St
Bed trade offer for a single bed in small room
Full size bed with springs and inner spring mattress available for trade. Bedroom is small so seeking a good single bed in exchange. Contact by phone at 2-5384.
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Tack
Lost Keys Near Sec ond Street With Radcliff Ad Tag
A finder is asked to call 30214 after 6 PM or before 8 AM for a reward for lost keys on a chain with a Radcliff Supply tag near Second Street north downtown. Also a classified notice seeks a furnished apartment or small house in exchange for a woman with three children doing housework or motel management duties. Husband expects to arrive before June first.
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Second Street
Radcliff Supply
Trade Army Bunk Bed for High Chair Offer
Personal ad seeking to swap an army bunk bed for a high chair. Contact by phone 2 5124, attention MRS. N. J. ELDRIDGE.
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Tack
WANTS CARETAKER JOB FOR MOTEL CARETAKER ROLE
A middle aged couple seeks a motel caretaker position. Call 3-9309 or visit 1003 South Adams. Mr and Mrs C C Fish present as interested applicants. Also a practical nurse offers three years hospital training and a phone contact 2 0954. B J
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South Adams
Kitten and Mother for Adoption in River Drive Area
A six week old part Persian kitten and her mother are offered for adoption. The seller notes the kitten is a good mouser and suitable for a store or farm. Interested parties can call 8783 and arrangements will be made to bring either cat to the caller or meet at 331 River Drive Apt 1. Contact Mrs Bill Norris.
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River Drive
Bill Norris
Honeysuckle Wanted and Free Blooms Offer
Mrs Reel at 1122 North Cleveland asks anyone with extra flowers or shrubs to call 30462 and arrange an exchange. She specifically desires a honeysuckle and invites neighbors to share surplus plants with appreciation.
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Tack
Lost glasses on Polk and Tyler bus with pink frames
Woman reports her daughter's glasses lost on the Polk and Tyler bus on Wednesday after 4 PM May 9. They are in a tan case with pink frames. Call 4-0279 if found. Also offers ironing services at home with flatwork 1.25 per dozen including shirts.
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Polk and Tyler
Practical nurse seeks work with ten years’ experience
Experienced practical nurse seeks employment. Contact L B at phone 6 7319. Nursing credentials, reliability, and patient care focus noted.
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Iin
L. B
Working girl seeks roommate for downtown apartment
I am a 22 year old working girl seeking a female roommate in her twenties. The apartment is well located within walking distance of downtown. Looking for a nice, easygoing person. Call 3-1493.
Request for adult bedside toilet chair for rent or sale
Reader seeks an adult bedside toilet chair for in bed use. Willing to rent or buy at a reasonable price. Requests contact and asks to call nurse at 2-1517.
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Tack
Help Wanted Cleaning Four Mornings Or Afternoons
A colored woman seeks work in general house cleaning with four mornings or four afternoons available. She provides phone number 3-8201 for contact.
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Tack
Dear Tack kitten for adoption in 1914 Harrison rear
A brief classified notice offers a month and a half old kitten for adoption. Contact Mrs Tomlin at 1914 Harrison, rear, for a willing home.
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Tack
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Commodity Credit Corporation
Mr. Stalin
Yellowstone Park
Barney Baruch
Saturday Evening Post
Louise Wirth
Harrison
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Crocket
Papa
Diablo
Mickey
Lady’s Baylor
Baylor
Dorothy Day
Zale’s
FISK
Polk
Cocker
Tom McEwan
North Manhattan
Ida Runkle
N. J. Eldridge
MR. and
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C. C. Fish
Amarillo
Deason
Seagram
Sug Seagram
Seagram's
Seagram Distillers Corp
N.Y
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