Letter about doubts on a convict's new trial request
A concerned Amarillo reader urges support for a former district judge jailed ten years for a crime to be given a new trial. The writer appeals to townsfolk to aid the prisoner and questions the verdict, noting the man’s character and family ties. Another reader thanks for a Jersey cow recovery story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Methodist Church
Christian Endeavor
Tack
Amarillo
Potter County
Bishop
Huntsville
GOAT AND BIRD FOR SALE AND SHARING REQUEST
A reader offers a milk goat not currently giving milk for sale cheap, says the dam is full blood Saymon. Also sells a $15 German Roller singing bird and cage. A Loyd baby buggy offered for trade for a cart. Mrs M H Robinson lists address 100 Bryan Street. Also seeks a shared home arrangement at 20 dollars monthly and invites inquiries to 5159.
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Tack
Saymon
Neel
M. H. Robinson
Bryan Street
Up-to-Date Book of Fashions Ad Offer
Vestee of contrasting material requires a yard 18 inches wide cut lengthwise. Price 15 Send 15c in silver or stamps for or Up-to-Date Book of Fashions Fall 1931. Address Orders to the News Globe 11-12 Sterling Place Brooklyn NY.
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Book OF Fashions
News-Globe
Sterling Place
Brooklyn
N. Y
Edison Bier Draws Crowds At West Orange Laboratory
Thousands from all walks of life mourn the passing of Thomas A. Edison at his West Orange laboratory. The vine covered workshop, home to many of his inventions, served as the bier site with a flag flying at half staff outside the building famed as the Wizard of Menlo Park.
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West Orange
N. J
Thomas Alva Edison
Orphan seeks work to fund schooling and shelter
An orphan girl asks for a place to work to earn money for school. She states she is trained and hopes someone will hire her, offering contact by telephone 9384.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Winter Farm Help Wanted Ad Seeks Man For Outside Work
A letter from Mrs Sitchler of 9613 B West Fifteenth Avenue offers room board and spending money to an elderly man for outside farm tasks on a five acre tract including attending chickens and milking cows. She notes readiness to work by day or piece and signs as booster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Sitchler
West Fifteenth Avenue
Luxuries Dividing Profits Sparks Debate Over Spending
A fragment notes discussions on distributing excess profits as a return to those who believed wealth should be spent, reflecting tensions over social equity and corporate gains.
Quilt Tops For Sale Broadcast Request
The reader asks about selling two quilt tops and whether they will be quilted or tacked into a bed. Includes a request to broadcast the sale details.
Widow seeks day work with baby at home nights
A widow with an eight month old seeks daytime local employment she can do from home at night and a position that starts small and grows. Open to temporary office work or any job that provides a living. Mrs Lp G in care of Tack notes the job's done and readiness to hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
City Pound
J. G. Dowse
Apartment Dweller Lands in Jail After Pickle Heist
William Dawson, living upstairs, entered a neighbor's kitchen by chance, consumed pickles and ham, then slept on the sofa. A second intruder appeared crying for help. Police jailed Dawson for burglary. the note ends with garbled references to cotton and local Texas places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Ill
William Dawson
Dawson
Proposition of a Life Time by Major Johnson
Major Johnson invites readers to travel to Midway to claim 100 pounds of cotton, promising to furnish the cotton upon arrival. The offer presents a bold incentive likely aimed at boosting harvest or sale activity in the Midway area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Johnson
Midway
Pinkie Hickox Becomes Scoutmaster in Long Beach
Pinkie Hickox former assistant scoutmaster of Troop 11 is now scoutmaster in Long Beach California per a letter to Marvin J. Paul scout executive. After arriving he tamed a difficult troop and built one of the best in the Panhandle before moving west.
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Pinkie Hickox
Long Beach
Calif
Marvin J. Paul
Pinkie
Panhandle
Pinkie Leads Hard-Working Long Beach Scouts
The scout executive challenged Pinkie to train a rough group of Long Beach boys. Pinkie, a key Summer Roving camp figure, holds nearly 50 merit badges, more than any scout leader in the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Pinkie
Southwest
Sheriff Bans Slot Machines Across Miller County Arkansas
Texarkana Arkansas sheriff orders immediate disposal of all slot machines in Miller County with raids to start after a disposal period. Ex King Alfonso may seek ranching work according to reports.
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Texarkana
Ark
U.P
R. W. Turquete
Miller County
Alfonso
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Hoover
Edison
Rip van Winkle
Johnson
Karo
Alc
Franks
Armour
ACGN
Pinkney
Amarillo Grocery Co
Oya Pn
Vitaminrich
Sunkist
N. W. Jonathans
P&g
Jolly Tine
Frazier
N. Fillmore
Kansas
Luna Soap
Decker
Star
Swift
Premium
Iowana
Brookfield
Ec & le
Ed Watson
Major
O. W
Canadian
Texas
M. G. Johnson
E.R. Martin Gash Grocery
West Sixth Ave
Pound
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