Spelling Stumbles Highlight Naval Academy Admissions Essay
A report on the 20th century Navy exam reveals widespread spelling and grammar deficiencies among applicants to the United States Naval Academy. Many candidates fail spelling tests with errors like buoyancy and preparation, while prose reveals cruder syntax and basic geography misnamings. The piece cites John Paul Jones and George Washington as examples of strong literacy, noting over 60 percent of naval academy applicants show limited English fluency in their credentials.
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Urea
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Julius Caesar
Sullee Cassear
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New Orleans
Khreveport
Australia
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New Nickel Design to Replace Liberty on Coin Face
The Treasury plans a complete redesign of the five cent piece. Secretary McVaughy orders removal of the Goddess of Liberty to feature an Indian figure on the obverse. The reverse will depict the National emblem, with details linked to the Treasury Department’s new concept.
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Treasury Department
MicVoughty
New York
Hy Goeien Ty Pyle
Omvalale
Trewdey Dimartamtt
For sale items listed with address and price
Readable lines describe property listings with water gas and jobs, a small barn on Baling Street for $900, a new eight room house on Congres street, and a modern 410 Wright Street listing.
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Anda Oliee
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For Rent Classified Notices and Help Wanted
A jumble of rental notices and help wanted ads with listings for rooms and furnished suites at various addresses. Requests for inquiries cite West Wayne Street Gould Street Pleasant Street Penn Avenue East Irving Street First Avenue West Church Street and Mott Street. Job listings include a watchman sewing machine girl cutting girl and wrapping girl at the U S Chair Co 206.
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Imo
Rick House
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Pleaaant Street
Union Phone
Penn's Avenue
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Liquire
Bracken Bros
Pirst Ave
Bracken Bro
West Church Street
Imperial Hotel
A. Thar Hs
Mott Street
Cohen's Dry Goode
U. S. Chair Co
Real estate for sale near Corry with barn and water access
Real estate listings describe acres of land with running water through a barn and outbuildings near Columbus just across the county from Corry. Also offered is a town store building with a second floor living area and a single eight room house on Irving Street with water and outbuildings. Prices vary.
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Columbus
Corry
A. Gordon
Hoo Angeles
Real Estate for Sale Pack of Rural Properties
Real estate notes list numerous small farms and parcels for sale near Corry Pennsylvania and White County Arkansas. Properties include 1 to 2 acre tracts on Congress Street and near Corry with barns and fruit trees, 40 to 160 acre farms with water, outbuildings, and trolley line access, plus 7 acre parcels near Hatch School and additional listings for dairy and orchard operations.
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Ian
Congress
Corry
Timie
Help Wanted Classified Fragments From Corry Journal
Multiple terse classified notices seek female MEAP operators salespeople and packing workers. Items offer bonuses and weekly remittance, with contact details and rewards. include addresses in Corry Rochester Hamilton and Wayne Street.
New Cavalry Receives Pocket Lights and Luminous Gear
War Department announces upgrades for the U.S. Cavalry including pocket flashlights, luminous compasses, and waterproof lighting devices to aid night operations. Equipment aims to increase mobility and efficiency across troops, with trials and comparisons to foreign service gear.
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War Department
Yatuen Foreign Service
United States
Washington
Hook Island
Shere Ip Sont
Hovra
Grand Opportunity for Corry Homeseekers
An early 20th century real estate listing outlines three housing options in Corry. Item one describes a double-lot ring room house suitable for one or two, item two a new cottage bungalow with rooms and bath, and item three a good all-purpose room house with a large front area for the working man.
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Lake Front
Howie
For Sale Piano in Darga Park in Journal Of Noe
A piano is offered for sale at Darga Park as advertised. details are unclear due to damaged text. Prospective buyers should verify location and condition with the seller.
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Apts
Wayne St
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Dargase
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Journal of Noe
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Real Estate Offers From O R Powell Office
Real estate notices advertise properties for sale at 521 West Wayne, 641 West Church, and other addresses. O R Powell invites buyers to discuss homes listed on Main Street and Wright Street, promising favorable costs and loan options.
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O. R. Powall
Tom
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Main Street
Wright
B, Powell
Watate
Civil service protections for Navy yard workers disputed
The proposed executive order by the Navy Department, coordinated with the civil service commissioners, aims to shield existing yard workers from political changes while new hires would face exams and physical tests. The plan would require applicants to sign the bottom of the eligible roll and may impact job security and merit considerations amid potential departmental shifts.
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Navy Department
FOR SALE Classified Notices From Journal Office
WOR BALE FOR SADE light driving harness on 1 1-2 Inch and 1 g-4 Inch team harness M A Rorabeck 1st Avenue. FOR SALM New Indian Motorcycle free engines Chewy Tnquiry Corry Garang Iwai Old Newspapers for sale to the Journal Office FOR SALH CHEAP A grain reaper Inquire 120 East Irving arrest L A Williame Heavy Wrapping Paper for putting under carpet The Journal Otlles.
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Tnquiry
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W A Massey New Senator Appointment Draws Comment
Former Nevada chief justice W A Massey accepts the U S Senate seat bid by Governor W A Massey declined to join the United States Senate offer. He is a sixty five year old Ohio native and has served in Nevada's state legislature and as a leading attorney.
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Supreme Court of Nevada
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Oulle
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Koromar
Ohio
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Fatal Fight Over Beautiful Woman In Italian Tragedy
In an Italian tale a violent dispute over a beloved woman ends with Count Francio Auminainen fatally wounding his brother Marles near Ancona. As Ehrico dies a reconciliation occurs and the will leaves the fortune to the other brother's children. A parallel to the Paterno tragedy is drawn in the narrative.
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Clasola
Ancona
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le Rayhonehold
Record Year for Iron and Steel Demand Driven by Prices
Production of pig iron in the United States rises toward May at about 30 million tons annually. Steel demand strengthens as prices fall and open markets replace controls. Eastern mines and stockpiles shrink with remaining supplies in Virginia and Alabama slated to disappear within weeks.
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United States
Engineering and Mining Journal
Walen
Foungylvania
General Mena Rebels Behind Nicarguan Revolt Butler War
General Mena former minister of war of Nicaragua has broken with the government and Ding and United States Minister Weitzel. He moves from Managua to lead a revolt home as Libera Ze Wiya forces rally to his call. Dispatches say unrest spreads to towns on Lake Nicaragua and toward Rivas near the Costa Rican border.
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Minje
Ding
United States
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Mignajga
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Weighted Body Found in River Murder Probe In Trenton
Police discover a dead man weighted by stones in the canal below the city, with clues suggesting homicide. A doctor notes the body had been in the water for days, while investigators search the canal basin for remains and follow tips about a missing local boy.
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Balleve
Aus
Elty
Phyatolun
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Max Warren
Singing for Convicts at Moabit Prison
A fragment describes an Innovation in Berlin's Moabit Prison where long term convicts form a singing group. They rehearse in the corridor each night and perform sacred songs inside the prison. The piece notes the music reverberating through hallways and into the chapel as doors open for the audience.
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