Tests of nerve and wit in hiring across the ages
The article recounts varied odd employment tests from a lion tamer’s applicant pool at Dostock to riders tested by Colphel Cody and Buffalo Bill, cooks judged in court, barbers seeking rapid shavers, tobacco-free hiring rules, and a Panama Canal overseer who hires by singing. These tales show persistence, risk, and humor in screening workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dostock
Coney Island
Begi
Colphel Cody
M’ginty
Trishman
Mc Ginty
Buffalo Bill
M'Ginty
Montclair
New Jersey
Conee- Nano
North Taly
Yorkshire
Nrew
Panama Canal
New Channel Tunnel Scheme Promises Engineering Progress
Eminent engineer Sir Douglas Fox and Davis work on plans for a Channel Tunnel scheme to be submitted to the Private Bill Office this month. The project seeks British legislative approval with French cooperation and includes military safeguards such as Dover control and options to flood or blow the entrance if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Simplon
Douglas Fox
Ignes Davis
Channel
Francis Brady
Sangativ
Dover
Parmson
Trance Tha Tars
Sings of Commons
House of Lords
War Office
Fy. S. Fitter and Sons Frozen Mutton and Lamb Consignments
Fy. S. Fitter and Sons of Smithfield Market London invite consignments of frozen mutton and lamb for sale across the UK. An established firm of over fifty years, they act as commission salesmen with no retail shops or hidden interests, accepting consignments through freezing companies or ranks and promising full proceeds from wool, meat, pelts and fat. Correspondence via representative Br. Bennetys, 117170 Hereford Street, Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy. S. Fitter and Sons
Smithfield Market
London
United Kingdom
New Zealand
BR. B. Bennetys
Hereford Street
Christchurch
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Teneriffe
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Paparoi
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Papanui Ruspeba
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Dor
Friedlander Beos
Shaw, Savill and Albion Co., Ltd
Rot Mail Sthamer
Tonexille
Weasel
Athenia
Corinth
Matatua
Nicoll Bros
Usange Company
Colonial
Nicoll Beos
Islington Fertilizers
Islington
Lightland
Jurni Islington
Slington
Strathmore Hospital
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J. WM. Glenie
Tancrep Street
Ashburton
J. M. Glenie
Beninghamns and Cos
Zealandia
Manchester Bros
Royal Standard
Smart
Avonstract
Prest
J. Gupseny
Grocer, Tinwald
Fashion
John Moons
Binbalmer
Easy
And
Oamaru
Sutton’s
Vy Ee
Thera
Kitine
Bates Varzits Tadd Tev
Par Amma
Kaye & Carter
Arcs¢e
Canterbury
Perry, Parry & Kinnernacy
Salantora
Timara
Wokuls
Capilla
Phoenix
Wells
Saunders’ Buildings
Yewman’s Livery Stables
Somerset Actel
Idacdorate
Subara
J. Sewran
Eueresslak Bre Aigment
Julian
Choral Hall
Abermain
Abermain Colliery CO
LID
Sydney
Thos
Chrietchurch
Great Cou
F. Preddy
Grover
Bonningtons
Baker Bros
Undertakers
Scott
Schwartz &O
Agests
Ashburton Drug Go, Ltd
Guok
Chinteuruh
Javellera
Greenstone
Meraivante, Christeara
Robertsons Eye Works
Alcorn
Asherton
Daurag Ulue
Government Insurance Department
J. H. Richardson
Cevainment Insurance Commissioner
BR McIntyre
Alfred Ondaille
Chamist
Dunedin
Ashburton Drug Company
Johnson & Gouzins
Colombo Street
Oppoatta
Reece & Son
Sola Canterbury
Seena
Cashel Street
Press
D. Thomas
Manchester Bros. Ashburton
Ayer
Altoona
K. J
Lowell
Atsgs
U.S
Ate
W. Huston and Son
I. Ayson & Son
East Street
Permanent Building and Investment Society
Albert EO
Calbrookdale
Dale
Westport
Dais
Newcastle
Ash
Westport Coal Co., Ltd
Timaru
H. Matson and Co
Addington
Joan Mitt and Co
D. ‘Thomas
Seburton
R. Wilson & Co., Ltd
H. Undrill, & CO
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Tancred Street
Dolly Varden Chocolate Sponge
San Toy Chocolate Bisenity
Aulsebrook’s
R D. Johnstoy’s
Tn Rurnett
Johnston
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