Tack Letters Contended with Farm Board Doubts in Texas
Runningwater resident L. T. Mayhugh defends farmers amid Farm Board critiques. He condemns attacks on Panhandle growers, questions wheat pricing, rail lines, and stock market losses, calls for unity with Marvin Jones and organized agriculture, and warns Tack readers about public opinion and policy responsibility.
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North Plains
Amarillo
Tack
Panhandle
Farm Board
Potter County
Texas
Hoover
Durden
Canada
Plains
Russia
Australia
Argentine
Dallas News
Mary Garden
Mary
Marvin Jones
Marvin
L. T. Mayhugh
Runningwater
Eye Doctors Scam Victim Recovers Lost funds
A reader recounts being swindled by two men posing as eye specialists in New York. They pressured an immediate operation, claiming cancer risk, then looted 451.25 dollars. The writer warns friends to beware and offers a firsthand account for publication.
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Tack
New York
Target
Virginia
Burley
Classified Ads and Personal Requests in Local Paper
Readers seek homes for a black three month old cat and ask Tack for help finding a good home. A practical nurse seeks a job including office, dental, and clerical work, offering references. A caller seeks any available work, stating bookkeeping and clerical experience and willingness to relocate.
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Tack
Wife seeks dry cleaning work to support ill husband
A reader from 1008 East Fourth Avenue requests dry cleaning plant employment to support her sick husband who cannot work. She has five years experience in silk finishing and silk spotting and can provide references.
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Tack
East Fourth Avenue
Clarinetist Seeks Band Position For Service Trade
A 29 year old single clarinet player with first chair experience offers to donate his services to a band in exchange for a position. He lists two dependents and provides contact details telephone 2 2106 and 1720 East Eighth Avenue. He also requests information about leasing a water well machine.
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East Eighth Avenue
Experienced Grocer Seeks Work With Family Ties
A young married man with a small family seeks employment. He notes extensive grocery store experience and bookkeeping skills and asks for help through Tack.
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Tack
Woman Seeks Work in Texas Caregiving or Service
Thelma Rodman seeks employment in Texas after arriving from elsewhere. She offers to do household duties child care or waitressing and asks for any leads or opportunities. Contact Route 3 Box 402 or telephone 20077.
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Tack
Texas
Thelma Rodman
Homemaker seeks room and board position for family
Middle aged woman seeks housework job with room and board for three children and herself. She offers $3 weekly and has bedding, asking help with clothing as her family has no beds or clothes. Address listed as 1506 A Johnson Street. Husband absent over a month.
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Johnson Street
Tack
Motorcycle Stolen From Canning Garage August Night
Mrs Elna Crowe of 1208 North Tyler Street reports a motorcycle stolen from her garage in Canning on the night of August 24. The bike is a Harley Davidson with motor number 30 V L 4073, standard paint, Goodyear front tire, Riverside rear tire, sheep skin saddle cover, right saddle damage, and a luggage carrier. D D Skelton of Channing Texas endorses publication to aid recovery.
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Tack
Canning
Harley-Davidson
Goodyear
Riverside
D. D. Skelton
Channing
Texas
Nine-year-old in Lefors seeks clothing aid for school
Christe en Digger from Lefors Texas asks for help to obtain clothes and shoes so a nine year old can attend school. She appeals for assistance from readers who may know someone able to assist.
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Tack
Christeen Digger
Lease Molasses Mill Request and Reader Reply in Texas
A notice seeks a trustworthy party to use a molasses mill and evaporator in year with a fair syrup share for compensation. Mail interest to Tack, Silverton Route, Brice, Texas. A reader chastises Alma the Second columnist, calling the critic a grouchy old maid or widowed former flirt.
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Tack
Do. W. Gaves
Silverton
Brice
Texas
Alma
Alma the
Letter to the Editor Complains about Paper Coverage
A reader criticizes the newspaper for printing a letter about a poor person and for failing to appreciate charitable items like lost dogs and clothing. The writer claims to have read papers from 17 states and alleges a lack of sense in the publication.
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Tack
Barefoot Boy Seeks School Clothes Through Tack
An 11 year old writes of family hardship and asks for clothing size 13 overalls and a 12 13 shirt. He asks donors to leave items at Globe News office in care of Tack for school start and study.
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Tack
Globe News
Alma the Second Criticizes Charity Matrimonial Letters Page
A reader notes the paper prints letters from people seeking help to meet suitable suitors and laments the page’s focus on wedding prospects. The comment highlights the social role of matchmaking requests in the publication.
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Alma
Letter Seeking Mature Companions Reflects Hard Times
A plea appears from a woman requesting adult correspondence with men over 50 who have homes. She asserts dignity and financial need, arguing against stigmatizing ads and noting Alma’s jealousy over a partner and implying many blue bloods would not resort to street corners.
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Alma
Tack
Tack's Page Praise Reveals Support From Correspondent
The writer expresses enjoyment of the page and backing for Tack, wishing them luck and stating allegiance, with a nod to addressing REDHEAD and a casual tone about writing.
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Tack
Alma The Second Letters Show Widow’s Burden
A reader argues that those seeking companions are not necessarily indecent and that many factors shape a woman’s duties. The writer, a widow, contends Alma The Second misreads how responsibility and daily life for a woman and family can dominate time and choices.
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Alma the
Alma
Letters From Husbands Seekers Published Modestly
A reader argues the paper should publish letters from men seeking husbands to avoid public scrutiny of widows and to shield identities. The writer suggests printing a letter requesting to correct a personal matter to help discreetly pursue matches.
Ladies' Apron And Girls' Night Drawers Pattern
Advertisement lists sewing patterns for women and children including Ladies' Apron requiring 86 inch fabric and bias trim and Girls' Night Drawers sized for 2 4 6 12 years. Includes pattern details and price 15 cents with requests to send 15 cents to UP TO DATE BOOK FASHIONS Summer 1931, News and Guide, Sterling Place Brooklyn.
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Sterling Place
Brooklyn
Von's Pink Tablets Claim Ulcer Relief in Nebraska Ad
Edd Sproul of Missouri Valley Iowa reports long stomach trouble and ulcer pain ended after two days of Van's Famous Pink Tablets. He offers to certify with a reply stamp. The Omaha Von Company advertises quick relief no strict diet and invites inquiries from readers.
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Edd Sproul
Missouri Valley
Iowa
Van
Von
Mr. Sproul
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