Parcel Post Rates Increase Effective October First
Postmaster W. Kenyon Frsday announced new parcel post rates by zone with one pound costs from eight to fifteen cents and higher per pound charges for additional weight. Special delivery fees rise to 15 cents up to two pounds, 25 cents up to ten pounds, and 35 cents over ten pounds. The 1932 Postal Guide is available through the Superintendent of Public Documents in Washington.
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W. ©. Kenyon
The
Postal Guide
Superintendent of Public Documents
Washington, D. C
Kenyon
Germany Delays Key Debt Payments Amid December Deadlines
Secretary Mills announced Germany postponed a 4.8 million mixed claims payment and a 3 million Army of Occupation cost installment, increasing this year’s postponed total to 9.052 million. Estonia Latvia and Poland had warned they would miss 1.252 million due December 15, while overall payments from other debtors total 123.5 million due December 15.
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Washington
Germany
Treasury
Mills
Estonia
Latvia
Poland
Two Boys Die When Auto Strikes Wagon
In Waco on September 29, 16 year olds Jess Alexander and Gardo Cluck of South Bosque were killed when the car they rode in struck a wagon loaded with seed cotton. The collision left them mangled. an ambulance arrived too late. The wagon driver Guy Segar was transporting the cotton to a gin.
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Waco
Jess Alexander
Gardo Cluck
South Bosque
Goer
Guy Segar
Tack Letters Continued From Page Two
A reader recounts returning money found at a store counter after a woman claimed she would return it if advertised. D. A. Trotter asks for reward if the finder returns the lost funds. Also includes readers seeking ranch work and a young woman seeking housekeeping or hourly work.
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Globe News Office
Tack
Capudine Liquid Headache Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Capudine as a fast acting headache remedy available in 10c 30c and 60c sizes. It claims liquid form allows immediate absorption and notes it contains no narcotics and won’t upset the stomach.
Goofus Fiddler in Amarillo Minstrels Goofus act
Miss Ruby Hutchinson of Amarillo appears as the eccentric fiddler in the Goofus act of the 1932 Minstrels and Frolics at the Municipal Auditorium. The charity revue benefits the Amarillo Crippled Children's Council and takes place next Monday night.
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Ruby Hutchinson
Amarillo
Melody Maids
Miss Hutchinson
Municipal Auditorium
Crippled Children’s Council
Fiddler
Bike for sale 26 inch bicycle available
A 26 inch bicycle is offered for sale. Contact for price and viewing.
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Tack
Classifieds Offerings and Personal Notices From Amarillo Column
Various short notices include sale offers of household items and a vacant home near a school, plus requests for work, child care, and transport. Individuals listed include CARL HEFLEY at 309 Georgia Street and MRS. M. L. PHERIGO with a vacant home at 708 North Buchanan Street. There are also entries seeking a watch dog and assistance to ride to Fort Worth for Bible school.
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Buchanan Street
M. L. Pherigo
Fort Worth
Bible School
Vega
Texas
O. L. Francis
Jess Giles
Amarillo
North Station
Amahrillo
E. S. Jones
Gandhi ends fast as Britain concedes in India crisis
The piece notes Gandhi ending his six day fast after Britain approved a compromise on India's untouchables. It mentions a health decline from prolonged fasting and reflects on the political shift as a sign of British concession. It also references Dr. John T. Dorrance’s death and Pennsylvania taxes, plus future German military strength commentary.
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John T. Dorrance
Pennsylvania
Britain
India
Gandhi
Two Middle Aged Men Commit Suicide in New York
In New York two middle aged men ended their lives by jumping from high floors. George F. Filseman, 50, leaped from the 16th floor of a hotel and Isidor Dubinsky, younger, jumped from the 42nd floor of another building.
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New York
George F. Filseman
Isidor Dubinsky
Napoleon
Sul
Interesting Days Missed By Unknown Name
Fragmentary line notes a person who would have missed notable days had his name been known. The text hints at life events and timing but provides no clear identity or specifics.
Fasteeth powder promises all day denture comfort
Fasteeth powder keeps plates from dropping or slipping with no gummy feeling and fresh breath. Praised by people and dentists, it is offered at City Drug and Fox Drug Co or any druggist.
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City Drug
Fox Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parcel Post
D. A. Trotter
North West Third Avenue
Parker
Parker’s
Post Office Drug Company
Goofus
South
Lincoln Street
Auditorium Hotel
East Eighth Avenue
Carl Hefley
Georgia Street
Florida Street
E. EF
Smith
Hoover
Department of Agriculture
Farm Board
Roosevelt
South Arthur Street
the Gentry Dog and Pony Show
Sanat and
Polk
General von Seeckt
France
Alsace Lorraine
Cardinal Richileu
St. Joseph's
Men’s Union
Sturd
Edede
Ry Boughton
UNION
Grey
Polk Street
Palais Royal
Lucille Shoppe
Marizon Co
Regent's
Meyer & Meyer Monogram Store
Paramount Style Shop
Hollywood Dress Shoppe
Newberry’s
Ravel
Picot
CEL
Countess Crepe Ae
Bayon
Children’s Oxfords
J.J. Newberry
Stepins
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