How to Get a Federal Office Preparation and Indorsements
A Missouri Democratic guide explains how applicants should prepare papers for federal positions. It urges typewritten applications, careful handwriting, direct addressing to the President or cabinet, and neatly organized indorsements. It cautions against lengthy pleas and notes civil service examinations for certain posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
Missouri
Ford
Wilson Sisell
Washington
Lucius L. Lucullis
St. Louis
Jerusalem
Quintius A. Moran
Avon
Congress
Pew
Generety
Civil Service Commission
Indiana’s Vast Bass Waters and Fishery Prospects
The article extols Indiana’s large bass, rich waters, and potential growth in fish production. It notes the March movement of fish upstream for spawning, discusses eye firmness and flesh as freshness tests, and estimates fish-sustaining waters at about 300 000 acres or 14 percent of the state, with artificial ponds potentially boosting output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadiana
Union
Indiana
Mason and Dixon
Shelbyville
Joinery exhibit at World's Fair from Deaf and Dumb Institute
The Deaf and Dumb Institute's joinery department prepared a quartered oak cabinet for the World’s Fair education exhibit. Made by boys aged 15 to 19, the 4 by 8 by 10 ft case features turning work, with machinery installed after January. It ships to Chicago late this week or early next, with glassed lower section and needlework upper exhibit, plus art samples and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Deaf and Dumb Institute
Chicago
Melvin Carson
John Plunkett
Indianapolis News
Confidence man tricks Monroe resident with lightning rod sales
Bernard Lipps of Granger Falls in Monroe County is lured by a smooth talking salesman into a contract to buy lightning rods. He pays 200 dollars after being promised the first twenty feet at fifteen dollars and additional feet free, only to face a later demand for the total. The agent agrees to refund 200 dollars, leaving Lipps deceived but bound by the agreement. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ads and a corn auction note from Bushrod appear in the same notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pertoa World
Bernard Lipps
Privilee Ag Sao Ag
Batman
Bernard
Ben Franklin
Eteck
Bernard Anu
Bushrod
Indiana flower choice urged for state emblem
Readers are asked for ideas on Indiana’s state flower as other states’ picks are listed. The note mentions various state flowers and invites suggestions for Indiana’s symbol. An excursion notice follows for the International Convention of Christian Endeavor in Montreal, with details on discounted rail fares from Evansville, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Texas
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Michigan
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Washington
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Arizona
Idaho
Montana
South Carolina
Kentucky
New Mexico
Utah
Indiana
International Convention Christian Endeavor
Montreal
Quebec
EF &T
Christian Endeavon
S D McLeish
Evansville
Ind
Eclipse Forecast Promises Global Viewing Efforts Amid Unsettled Questions
The April 16 total solar eclipse draws attention in Europe and the United States with Chile and Africa hosting expeditions from major observatories. South America and Africa offer best viewing, while North America remains dark. Also mentions patent cure ads and local printing services.
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Europe
United States
South America
Africa
North America
Starvard and
Lick Observatories
Chile
England
France
Jogland
Brazil
Post Offices Pay in Greene County Revealed
Fragmented notice reports yearly compensation figures for Greene County post offices. It also notes an excursion rate to a German Baptist Brethren conference in Munice Indiana, with travel details and contact for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Road Law Approved by Last Legislature
The article outlines a new road law allowing voters in townships to authorize gravel or macadam roads via a county election. If approved, construction goes to lowest bidder with bonds issued for 50 to 300 dollars, repaid over up to five years, and a special tax funds interest. Surplus funds go to road maintenance. The piece also contains noisy digressions about political figures and era-related satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peticlan
Port Fife
Macadan
Fragments of 19th Century Notes on Politics and Fish Prep
The text quotes a Toledo Blade satire on diplomacy and politics and transitions to practical fish preparation advice. It covers gutting and cleaning fish, urging careful handling, minimal washing, draining, and hanging before cooking to preserve flavor and texture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Harsute
Toledo Blade
Disjointed Social Notes From Local Scene
Henry Spaika works for Joe Lester. Ham Bucher and Lou Tate trade horses. A G Clark and Mr Wilkie farm together. AJ Anderson visited Bloomfield Saturday. George Blackmore and wife visited Dan Byomi Sunday. A meeting at Simpson Chapel Sunday. Trenry Ferguson and family visited Wolton Lester Sunday. Newton Jff and Seema at Mia Lester's. Dan Geddes to move in with Dan Bynum to supervise. Jores Stade, inset buyer of Ocker, visited Baylor township Monday.
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Jores Stade Ec
Ocker
Baylor
Town Booms with Busy residents and new Construction
Readers note a string of local updates as residents visit family and friends, new kitchen work by JG Realile, painting plans by Tod Carmichael, and Conarley Carmichael in Monroe County. Jasper Michael fences property to improve appearance while Agron Camba returns home. R W Yolo plans a 230 foot barn addition, signaling a growing town with no idle houses and bustling commerce.
Jones and Maria Echo a Bet on Sinmipsoan Coat Tale
In a Detroit Free Press style vignette, Mr. and Mrs. Jones trade a rambling tale about Simpson and a fur coat. The dialogue shifts through framing lines as they tease the story’s point and the audience at home, ending with a chuckle at the tale’s complexity.
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Simpson
Mr. Jones
Maria
Mrs. Jones
Coron
Chet
Dellows
Qeptha
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State
Dress Goods Department
Bloomfield
Children’s
L. H. Startup
Bloomfield, Indiana
St. Lows
Walter
Gresham
Washington, D. C
Syria
Selah Morrill
Massachusets
Joshua Jones
Lucius L. Secunits
Eveleigh
Eafe Gentle
Trota
Paces Faull
Game and Fish
Dennis
Deaf and Dumb Institute Work
Lyons
Callihan & Laughlin
Greene County
Elliston
Peters Farm
J. B. Heaton
Heaton & Shryer
Monroe County
Hood
Uoon
Adi
Golden Specie Co
Race St
Cincionati
Ohio
Democrat
Var
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W. Willard
Crurgist
Juilet
Thompson Potter
Wientas
Pope
Faralys
Pataki
Weniy
Phatecop
Lincoln Sapper
EB & DT Craikroad
McLeisit
Indianaplis
Ste
Newberry
Oweneburg
MS Park
Tee
Plummer TS
Robinson
Swwarg City
Panner
Worthington
Wrisht Esas Y Peneyetacea Ds
Toma Hood
Tom Carter
Pom Carter
Sam Whiker
Montuny
Carver
New York
Montans
Soraous Sarders
Carter
Missouri River
Willis
Martin Chuzziewtt
Amercan
Gulf
Gilbert Branch
Henry Spaika
Joe Lester
Ham Bucher
Lou Tate
A.g.clark
Mr. Wilkie
Anderson
George Blackmore
Dan Byomi
Simpson Chapel
Trenry Ferguson
Wolton Lester
Newton Jff
Seema
Mia
Lester's
Dan Geddes
Dan Bynum
Bynum
Ergo Vna DE
Wim
Kirk
JG Realile
Jerome Spirka Hak
Gr. den Ant
Theasy
Tod. Carmichael
Conarley Carmichael
Monroe Courty
Freday
John Carter
Our Town
Wasiom
Jasper Michael
Agron Camba
Jooking
Thomas Baird
Hobbieville
R. OW. Yolo
Ivy
Jacob Floyd
Wichita
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