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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1913
Page
2
A promotional notice advertises securing valuables with fire and theft protection by renting a Safe Deposit Box in a Fire and Burglar Proof Vault at a reasonable rate. The ad emphasizes protection and affordable access for customers seeking secure storage.
Berlin August 4 A aviation pup Brooks died of burns from a plane fuel tank explosion after an abrupt landing narrowly missing spectators at Johannisthal Aerodrome. The crash followed a strike on a pylon and Brooks lay beneath the motor as liquid fuel erupted. Fellow aviator Matthes risked his life to pull the unconscious man free. Dortmund Aug 4 German aviator Besser plunged his aircraft into a canal to avoid a collision with a crowd. he was saved.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces 300 open competitive examinations with tests on August 18 and 20 at Hartford and select Connecticut locations. Posts include instrument maker chauffeur agricultural education bacteriologist and more with salaries such as 2500 a year for chief in the information office.
Exam dates listed for Hartford Middletown and New Haven target male applicants only. Positions include instrument maker foreman at the Naval Observatory in Washington $5.12 daily and assistant $3.84 daily, a chauffeur at 3800 yearly for the Bureau of Mines in Washington, assistants in agricultural education at the Experiment Station $1800-$2000 yearly, bacteriologists at ees 2000 yearly, mechanical doemese for Public Roads office $3000 in the field, general mechanic in Indian service Yankton SD $720 yearly, navy yard New York vacancies filled by radio sub inspector exam with sub inspector $6 daily and assistant $4, and more with salaries from $448 daily to $2000 yearly. Government posts in Washington and New York regions include laboratory inspectors in physics $600-$720 yearly and paleontologist preparator at National Museum $60 monthly.
The notice outlines how vacancies may arise across the United States in posts with similar qualifications. It states vacancies may be filled by reinstatement transfer or promotion where serving staff fit. It emphasizes suitability and the interest of the service in filling openings efficiently.
A Lincoln man at 915 Eighth St says nephritic trouble began with back pain and was cured by Foley Kidney Pills. The ad urges others to try the remedy and expresses gratitude for the claimed cure.
Fine heavy silver and rich cut wares praised as ideal ding presents. The text notes beauty and utility, with desirable articles for both filled wallets and slender purses, suited for new homes along with furniture and china. Specializing in a wide assortment of gift wares in silver glass and plate, especially those nationally advertised.
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