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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1931
Page
5
Letters seek black turkeys for sale and other household favors. Mrs Campbell requests full blood black hens. Hattie Lawrence seeks roomers. a reader offers bedroom exchange for paperhanging and light housekeeping assistance.
A widow seeks a kind, longed-for partner and outlines desires for a Jersey milk cow and home life. Readers are invited to respond via Tack to assist with job hunting, sewing and alterations, lost item reward, farm work, housekeeping, goat milk, rental arrangements, and a request for a husband. The notices show multiple personal ads and requests for help.
A local man, resident for five years, asks for help finding employment to support a family of five. He offers electrical, radio repair, and general auto work, staying in town due to his ill child. He signs as Co. R. HL, 2210 Houston Street.
A reader from Tulia asks for an honest living on a farm. The couple offers to work any kind of farm labor, staying at least a year, with their strong health and two children who must attend school. They stress they are not lazy or trashy when poor and will do their best to be together.
An advertisement touts B C as a safe speedy nerve preparation with no mood effect, sold in 10c and 25c packages. It claims relief from headaches sciatic neuralgic and female pain through a combination of ingredients working together. The copy credits two North Carolina druggists and calls the formula one of the most important medical discoveries of recent years.
A brief note from a local observer describes ongoing concerns as conditions worsen for a prominent woman in the city. The speaker vows continued support and vigilance as circumstances evolve.
A reader asks for baby clothes supplies for a sister expecting soon. She has no sewing material and asks donors to leave bundles at Tack's office for distribution to the family.
A 44 year old widow offers to provide homemaker services to a couple or elderly pair seeking a permanent, stable arrangement. She has no family obligations and is adaptable, willing to work on a ranch if needed and aims to please. She asks interested parties to contact for arrangements.
A brief plea expresses intent to obtain cotton pickers with the speaker offering to provide resources or assurances. The text hints at labor procurement details and the proposer’s readiness to assist with the arrangements.
A reader offers a property trade seek debt relief in Amarillo and invites letters. J W Daugherty thanks a column for song copies and reports selling copies of A Flower From My Angel Mother's Grave with proceeds to A J Payne of Slaton. A note also mentions 12 canary birds for sale and a truck threat if no escape down.
A buckskin pony with flax mane and tail was stolen last Thursday two miles north of Amarillo. A boy was seen driving the pony into a pen and taking him away. The owner at 1204 North Fillmore Street offers a reward for the pony’s return or for information leading to recovery.
A brief notice asks to publish a trade proposal offering a good cow in exchange for land. The seller emphasizes preference for land and invites interested parties to respond.
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