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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1931
Page
5
A reader shares a heartfelt plea about the harms of alcohol. The letter argues that drinking devastates families, including a father who dies a drunkard and the pain of his daughter and wife, urging readers to reconsider legalization and drinker’s fate. The writer asks the editor to consider printing the sentiments.
The writer laments bias in the current system, warning that wheat cotton corn and livestock producers face bankruptcy while freight rates, rents, and prices remain high. They demand lower freight rates, universal taxes with no exemptions, a graduated income tax, and salary cuts for officials to balance wealth.
Letter discussion criticizes tariffs and producer purchasing power, arguing for equal dollars across protected and producer goods, and calls for broad taxation and land value fairness amid hopes for jobs. Also a plea from a quilter seeking work to support three children and families.
A 29 year old London woman attributes an 18 pound loss to Kruschen Salts noting improved energy and a younger appearance. She claims steady weight reduction from 177 to 159 pounds since July without dieting and cites measurements dropping from bust 40, hips 43.5, waist 33 to bust 38, hips 40, waist 31 inches. Fox Drug Co. and City Drug Co. offer a four week supply for 85 cents with a money back guarantee.
A widow with one child appeals for employment saying she has no home or money and must work or her baby will suffer. Rosalie Byrne requests a trial opportunity for housework or domestic work with an employed couple so she can keep her child. 705 East Sixth Avenue.
A reader asks for the address of Miss McElroy who is from Minnesota and plans to start work with Marshall Hues. The message requests printing her address for contact.
A middle aged person asks readers to contact a cafe where she first ate to reach a woman who could not be found. The note requests any information and offers cooking, housekeeping, rooming house, and cafe work. The writer emphasizes willingness to relocate and urgent need for employment.
A Borger report notes two to three hundred clerks facing poor conditions, blaming a few tactless merchants while most stores contribute to the hardship and potential changes if the public learns of the situation.
A purse lost in Olney Texas contained a Texas refund check for 58 dollars payable to R C Vernon a ten dollar bill and change. The finder is offered a liberal reward if the item is returned to Tack B C Vernon in Happy Texas.
Borger keeps open until 8 30 p m and 10 p m nightly angering clerks who lose recreation time and face longer shifts. The article notes clerks protest policy while city officials defend extended hours.
A letter from a Borger resident argues that most merchants should close by 6 pm to allow workers time with families. It criticizes 9 to 10 pm openings as harmful to Americans and calls for immediate change. the writer seeks honest, reasonable work and offers to share transcript notes on Tack Letters Page 7.
A letter from a stenographer requesting employment, expressing urgent need for work and willingness to print the letter to be appreciated by the author. The writer emphasizes the desire for a position and readiness to contribute promptly.
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