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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1931
Page
5
A letter from H E Jenkins urges Tack to alert welfare and school agencies to help a Jamison family at 2300 Front Street. Two boys, ages six and eleven, have no clothes and seek earn an income to return to school, while parents are unemployed. The writer notes thrift clothing and social welfare avenues for aid.
A mother asks for clothing for her three children ages 11, 9, and 7 and for herself. They have no change of clothes and residents are urged to donate usable garments to enable them to attend church and go to school.
The letter uses symbols like Sawfish and the pitchfork to threaten dirt farmers with loss of profits and exclusion from farming. It argues foreign wheat imports and export controls will force sales of cheap wheat and hinder American machinery purchases, ending with a defiant sign-off by U. Tellum.
A 15 year old boy, alone in the city, seeks employment to support himself. He notes he has friends here who can vouch for his character and requests any help in finding work.
A 30 year old man with two trades posts a simple notice seeking a good, wholesome partner. He describes himself as clean and healthy, not handsome nor ugly, and expresses desire for a reputable girl to marry. He asks for help finding a suitable match.
A Reader advertises available tasks suitable for those without formal education. Interested individuals are asked to call 2-3062 to inquire about positions and requirements.
A reader blasts Hoover for fishing trips and Depression policies and urges a president like Governor Murray. The letter argues the Farm Board ruined farmers, laments modern idleness, and praises rural work ethic before shifting to a job request for housekeeping.
Letter from C Walter argues against a Amarillo forecast of two years without rain. He claims five million gallons of gas daily harms the atmosphere and says rain may return only in winter while summer drought continues.
A short column notes growing public interest in snakes with readers asking for guidance and pet care tips as hobbyists seek safe handling and housing recommendations.
The Felix Troop 5 Boy Scouts plan a reptile exhibit at the Tri-State Fair to demonstrate the reptile merit badge and help the public distinguish harmful snakes from harmless ones. They aim to inform visitors about snakes and safety.
Painful corns go away in seconds with IOD-ISE the iodine corn remover. Just wet the corn and pain stops instantly. Corns dry up and can be removed without cutting. Safe antiseptic remedy offered with a money back guarantee. 85 cent bottle available at City Drug Stores and other drug stores.
A scoutmaster appeals for harmless reptile donations for an exhibit and offers to collect them alive by Sunday September 20. J W Bentley notes he will handle all poisonous reptiles and provides contact at 211 Fairmont Street. A widow seeks work offering various domestic tasks and care for her two boys.
Spanish sewing machine makers press for state support amid industry challenges. Firms argue aid is needed to preserve jobs, stabilize output, and maintain competitiveness against imports and cheaper foreign brands. Industry group leaders meet ministries to present a plan and demand financial incentives and tariff relief.
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