Auxiliary of Legion Opens Member Drive
The American Legion Auxiliary launches its enrollment drive for the coming year led by Mrs. Randy Lee. Current local membership stands at 185, with past year growth near doubling. The group highlights care for World War disabled, hospital visits, aiding families, aiding employment, Christmas support, nurseries at government hospitals, clothing drives for the Kerrville Health Center, and support for children of ex-service members in Amarillo. It urges mothers wives sisters or daughters of Legionnaires to join.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Randy Lee
Amarillo
Privi
Missing youth found safe at Canon City
Missing 14 year old Amarillo boy C A Buster Mackey Jr was located in Canon City Colorado where his sister's home was his destination He arrived there safe and sound after leaving for McKinley School authorities were alerted by his father C A Mackey to search for him and confirm his safety prior to his departure the family had lived in Canon City nine years earlier
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C. A
Buster” Mackey, Jr
Amarillo
McKinley School
Buster
Canon City
Colo
C. A. Mackey
West Sixth Avenue
Mackeys
Mackey
Emerald Mines Spark North Urals Wealth Narrative
A historical note asserts the world's richest emerald mines lie in the Ural mountains, suggesting immense value and regional economic impact. The claim frames the Urals as a major source of gemstone wealth, reflecting a period view of natural resource abundance and industrial extraction.
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Ural Mountains
Honesty in Punishment Shared by Mrs Agnes Lyne
A mother disciplines six year old Joe for a cake frosting theft. She questions him and threatens a whip, revealing anger behind the punishment. The account argues punishment should be honest, fair, and loving to avoid nurturing resentment in children.
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Agnes Lyne
Joe
Daddy
Mary
Land Auto Club backs School Boy Safety Patrol
The Panhandle Auto Club receives daily compliments from Amarillo for sponsoring the Buchanan Street School Patrol. Principal E. L. Hunter thanks the club, noting the traffic group prevented many serious accidents and is indispensable and to be improved yearly.
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Panhandle Auto Club
Amarillo
E. L. Hunter
Buchanan Street
Tack Letters Plagued by Wild Horse Offer and Job Requests
A Grady New Mexico reader details a wild horse offer to Tack including a $5000 gold lure, and other letters seek employment and quick equity sale. Mrs H P M in Dallas area advertises selling a $600 equity house, while E G Glover from Panhandle Texas seeks a truck load to cover travel expenses before October 19.
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Tack
Coffeyville
Kansas
G. Glover
Panhandle
Texas
Expecting Stork and Hard Times at Johnson Street
A woman on 1102 North Johnson Street appeals for aid as she awaits a child and her husband remains unemployed. She requests a mattress and any other help from the community.
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North Johnson Street
Help Wanted and Misc Classifieds in Spearman Amarillo Era
A recruitment note from a young man seeks grocery and drug store work in Spearman Texas. Also a request from Mrs C for costume making in Amarillo with Thanksgiving or Halloween focus. Plus a request to publish fumigation service for rental properties to reassure tenants and reduce disease risk. Includes contact details and personal notes from multiple locals.
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Spearman
Texas
H. F.D
Keys Found Near Clark Realty Company
A reader reports sighting a woman drop a folder containing two keys outside Clark Realty Company. The keys were recovered and will be returned to the rightful owner if identified.
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Tack
Clark Realty Company
Appreciate Your Help From Many Servants
A reader thanks the staff for assistance and expresses appreciation for the support received. The message notes gratitude for help across tasks and asks if further aid is possible. The tone is warm and hopeful for continued collaboration.
Trade car for help and roomers wanted in city
A reader seeks help to rent rooms and boarding in a good location opposite the auditorium. The advertiser offers thorough house cleaning and disease prevention service to landlords and asks for one day processing. Also requests a carpenter to exchange a 1927 Chrysler sedan for work. Call 729 North Houston Street. A young girl seeks any house keeping job at 1911 Pierce Street.
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North Houston Street
Tack
Pierce Street
Belief in the Booger of Depression Across Society
A reader laments the imagined Booger of depression spreading through society. He questions why people act with fear while urging loosened spending as ads from wealthy interests push consumption, noting a farmer and workers’ distrust despite a well to do man with five children.
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Tack
Von's Pink Tablets Claimed to Relieve Ulcers
Missouri Valley Iowa resident Edd Sproul testifies after two years with Von's Pink Tablets that the remedy ended his acid stomach and ulcer pain. He describes quitting a daily stomach pump and soda, and offers to certify his experience if sent a reply stamp. Hundreds report relief from ulcers and related disorders with quick action and no strict diet.
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Von
Edd Sproul
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Mr. Sprou
Wants Husband Neither Ugly Nor Handsome
A young woman under 30 seeks a husband within 40 years, not handsome or ugly, educated and self supporting, capable of providing for two, and sharing other husbandly qualities. She asks interested men to contact her through the columnist.
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Tack
Economic Debate Defends Spending Over Tea Party Critics
A speaker argues against investor panic and defends current consumer spending and jobs. He cites merchants and families prospering while leaders hunt, dismissing the depression as bunk. He questions imposing German debts if millions are hungry, asserting confidence in the economy.
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Germany
Man seeks job a year to end wife’s tears in Memphis Texas
Byrle L Beach of Memphis Texas writes that he hopes to secure employment within a year to stop his wife from crying. He describes her as believing in a low mood and calls her misguided.
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Byrle L. Beach
Memphis
Texas
Couple seeks farm work as man and wife in Amarillo
Two unemployed individuals in Tack seek farming or ranch work near Amarillo. The wife offers cooking and household help. the husband will perform any required labor. They request assistance via the newspaper column to find employment and plan to watch for any word.
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Amarillo
Tack
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