Fearful prospects for St. Lawrence Waterway Treaty
Washington reports serious doubts among supporters over chances for Senate consideration of the St. Lawrence Waterway Treaty. Opposition from railroad interests, Great Lakes shippers, and eastern business circles grows, with fate hinging on whether opposition is local or widespread and on Roosevelt's future stance.
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Washington
United States
Canada
Congress
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Frank P. Walsh
New York Power Authority
Senate Foreign Relations
Great Lakes
Eastern Seaboard
Senate
Charges Dismissed In Fight In Reno Court
Kendrick Johnson Reno attorney faced a charge of assault and battery after a party altercation involving Ruth Elder famed flyer. The case was dismissed at Johnson's request with the attorney saying it was a mistake. Red Cross flour distribution from government wheat noted across most counties.
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Reno
Kendrick Johnson
M. J. Holland
Ruth Elder
Holland
Johnson
Miss Elder
Red Cross
Congress
America
Painless Education At Chicago U Drives Early Success
The University of Chicago’s new “painless” plan for freshmen and sophomores earns praise from Dean I. Boucher. He notes attainment far above expectations and low class cutting, with high attendance despite noncompulsory attendance. The plan aims to curb indulgent routines and reform study habits.
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Chicago
University of Chicago
Dean Co. I. Boucher
Boucher
Cators
Freshmen and Sophomores Limited in College Examinations
Freshmen and sophomores must gain a general knowledge of humanities biology and the physical and social sciences. Two years is the limit with no routine exams to pressure study and a single general exam by a board of examiners determines readiness. Students may take exams any time within two years to shorten the four year course.
Men’s Shop to Make Its Bow Here Saturday
The Men’s Shop Amarillo’s newest store opens at 613 Polk Saturday morning. Manager W. Weller Clark says the shop will offer standard men’s clothing at popular prices and invites Amarillo and Panhandle men to inspect the new store and its values.
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Amarillo
Polk
W. Weller Clark
Panhandle
Twelve Buried Alive as Italian Factory Building Collapses
Rome reports a factory collapse burying twelve workers. Eight were recovered dead and four injured survivors were pulled from the debris.
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Rome
Moneyless government call as utopian reform
A reader argues for abolishing money as a medium of exchange, claiming moneyless government would reduce crime and social ills. Citing 450 years of success in the Inca civilization, the letter urges public drills, welfare, and a shift away from capitalism, urging Tack to publish and share the ideas with readers.
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Peru
Pizarro
Ito
Patton
Kingdom of Heaven
Mc” Elida
New Mexico
Tack
J. B. Benton
Mississippi Street
Hollywood Death Mystery and Wanted Helpers Notes
Classified snippets offer rewards for a missing item at 507 Mississippi Street and a call for ranch housework duties in Claude Texas plus New Mexico postings seeking a caretaker for a sick lady and a household helper in Tucumcari. Names include W E Hunsley Herbert Owen and M Atwood with addresses in Claude New Mexico and Tucumcari.
Youth seeks filling station job with experience
A 17 year old boy from Amarillo offers one year in a filling station and six months in a grocery store. He asks for five dollars per week and notes his upbringing in Amarillo. He seeks help finding a lost tam named Frances, last seen near First Fundamental Church at 2809 West Sixth Avenue, and offers a reward. Merle Hallmark provides contact details at 5084 and 1619 B Lincoln Street.
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Tack
Amarilo
Harrison Street
Tam
Frances
First Fundamental Church
West Sixth Avenue
Looking for Help with Childcare Near Work
A working single mother seeks a live-in or near-roommate for her two year old. She works 7:30 to 6:00 and offers room and board, with the caregiver free to go out at night. Contact G. E. J at 2-4203.
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George A. Davidson, Jr
Hollywood
Constance Smith
Davidson
Tack
East Nineteenth Avenue
Widow seeks work to support herself and two children
Mrs D A Lee asks for room and board and small wages, offering experience in sales, nursing, cooking and housekeeping. She is a widow with two older children and a girl aged six, willing to relocate, and provides references and box 2373 for contact.
Desperate appeal for work to support four children
In desperate shape, a family requests employment to provide for four children. They express willingness to do any kind of work but prefer unspecified opportunities. The message conveys urgent financial need and readiness to work.
De Coy Comey Visit At West Fifteenth Avenue Home
A reader reports that live de coys arrived at 4229 West Fifteenth Avenue on Wednesday morning and asks the rightful owner to reclaim them.
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Yack
West Fifteenth Avenue
Help Find Roll Away Bed After 6 PM Call 2 1491
Notice seeks a half or three four bed roll away bed at reasonable price. Contact after 6 PM at 2 1491. From MBS G H Agee.
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Tack
MBS
G. H. Agee
Help Wanted to Shelter Unemployed Boy
A request seeks a temporary guardian or host for an unemployed boy to stay with. The appeal asks community help to provide shelter and support until stable arrangements are found.
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Tack
Help Wanted on Farm and Board Wanted Family Adverts
A letter seeks farm labor by month with furnished housing due to inability to pay rent or buy food. The writer notes a 17 year old son can work. Also a couple seeks a live-in board maid or girl for room and board at half the usual rate to provide nighttime company for their wife and two small children.
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Enoug
Hartley Hinds
North West
Fourteenth Ave
Tack
Oc. P
Jefferson Street
Widow offers home care and references. returns stray horse
A middle aged widow released details about caring for children and running a home. she found a stray horse and asks owners to call 9704 or 9856 to reclaim it. She mentions losing a black kid glove at Finkles Jewelry store Tuesday night.
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Tack
Finklea’s
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James Roosevelt
Curtis Dall
Associated Press
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Smith
W. E. Hunsley
Route
Claude
Texas
Herbert Owen
Jordan
M Atwood, Tucumcari, N. M
Oods
Merle Hallmark
Lincoln Street
D. A. Lee
Johnson Street
Johnson's
Taylor St
HAM
Ptaa SS
Fowlkes Bros
Mars
Ac Bae
Dierce ST
Dial
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