Tack Letters and Job Help Requests From Amarillo Reader
A collection of letters and notes requesting assistance. Includes a woman at 206 North Buchanan seeking a book and address to ship it to 106 Northwest Fourth Street Amarillo, plus comments on paying for yo yos, and a woman seeking work returning to Amarillo with a varied job history from Grand Canyon Harvey House to a Los Angeles manicure shop. Also mentions a Berkeley, California reader and a mother wanting to return to Amarillo for her child.
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North Buchanan
Miss. Farrar
Miss Farrar
Northwest Fourth Street
Amarillo
Tack
Ama- Villa
Harvey House
Grand Canyon
Arizona
Los Angeles
Canadian
Texas
Berkeley
California
Boy 16 Seeks Delivery Job With Driving Skills
A letter from Frank Lentz, 16, of 515 West Tenth Street, requests help finding a delivery position citing prior work as a delivery boy and other driving roles. He seeks any permanent job and notes proficiency driving any car.
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Tack
Frank Lentz
West Tenth St
Ad Address Plea Prompts Globe News Contact
A fragmentary ad asks for a chance for a woman who seems sincere. The note invites readers to call The Globe News office to discuss her application or address.
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Globe News
Citizens urge plans for new court house park survey
Letter from a city resident urges council to consider a new court house city park. The writer notes many residents, including newcomers, voice strong wishes and asks for official attention to park plans.
Orgatone praised by Amarillo resident for relief
Mrs J L Greene of 1619 B Lincoln Amarillo Tex touts Orgatone as a cure for fourteen years of stomach trouble and loss of appetite. She reports improved appetite energy and daily function after two bottles and says the product is not a fad but a genuine bile treatment sold by Fox Drug Co in Amarillo.
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J. L. Greene
Lincoln Street
Amarillo
Tex
Mrs. Greene
Orgatone
Fox Drug Co
Call for a city park on court house grounds in Amarillo
A civic plea argues against selling the west side of the court house square for development. It urges immediate shade and greenery through a municipal park with trees, grass, and seating, suggesting relocation of weather bureau offices to city hall property and preserving space for average residents.
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Amarillo
San Francisco
Court House
Weather Bureau
Government Post Office
Capudine Offers Quick Relief for Nervous Women
A vintage ad advocates Capudine for nervousness and nerve pains in women. It claims rapid relief from headaches back and side pains and neuralgia, noting the product has 80 years of use, is nonaddictive, liquid for quick action, and easy on the stomach, sold in 30¢ and 60¢ sizes by druggists.
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Capudine
Lost bag of baby clothes on Sixth Avenue
A bag filled with baby clothing fallen from a car on Sixth Avenue between Florida and the Badger Ice plant is sought. The owner offers a $2 reward for its return. Contact E R T at 808 Florida Street Amarillo, Texas.
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Tack
Sixth Avenue
Florida
Badger Ice Plant
Amarillo
Texas
Plan for the future while serving today’s children
Water and commodious accommodations for picnics and swimming. Plan for the future but also let us not neglect the children of today and if.
City urged to acquire Hall Place for a public picnic ground
A local letter argues the city should secure Hall Place as a shaded picnic ground with water access instead of waiting for a later golf course plan. It questions why purchase is delayed and calls for immediate development of the north side, noting sewer water issues and surplus soft water potential. The piece appeals to residents to vote for immediate acquisition.
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Chamber of Commerce
Hiall Place
Hall Place
Boston Bull Screw Tail Dog For Sale
A Boston bull screw tail dog is offered for sale. The seller lists 108 North Bower Street in MRS Emily Urwell as the contact. The message asks for help finding a buyer through your assistance network.
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Tack
North Bower Street
Emily
Urwell
City faces pushback over park development plan
Citizens debate a proposed $100,000 expenditure to develop a town area without public consent or choice. Critics argue a already developed park nearby could be secured for far less, warning the move warrants careful consideration.
MELLO GLO Face Powder Claims Youthful Look
Advertisement for MELLO GLO Face Powder touts years younger appearance with a pure powder, government-passed color, and a French process for smoother spread. Claims prevent pastiness flakiness irritation and reduce shiny noses, promising longer wear from Fox Drug Co. across five stores.
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U. S
Fox Drug Co
McCoy's Tablets Promise Quick Flesh Gain Promptly
An Atlantic City reader touts McCoy's Tablets as a proven flesh producer that fills hollows in cheeks neck and chest within weeks. The ad claims increased strength and vigorous health for underweight men and women with a guarantee: after using four 60 cent boxes or two 1 dollar boxes, if a person does not gain at least five pounds and feel improved, the druggist will refund the purchase price.
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Atlantic City
McCoy
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News-Globe
Eve
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