National Postoffice Exposed by Burleson on 30 Year Surplus Claims
Washington June 1 The broadside by Postmaster Burleson accuses the Hitchcock administration of false surplus claims and reveals actual deficits in postal finances from 1883 onward. The report, led by First Assistant Postmaster General Daniel Roper and others, details overstated profits, unfilled vacancies, and shifts to satisfy fiscal goals while undermining service.
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Burleson
Postal Service
Hitchcock
Washington, D.C
Ritchcock
Post Office Department
Fatsa
Mnuto
Daniel , Roper
Joseph Stewart
Doskert
James Blakslée
Merritt
C. Chazern
Tha Hitchcock
Postwaater General Stateg
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Examinations Postponed for Civil Service Dental Test
The United States civil service commission postponed the open examination for dental internes until June 18 1918 from June 4 1913. Vacancies at $600 annually arise in the government hospital for the insane Washington D C and other similar roles if needed. Part of the notice notes postponement due to lack of applicants and mentions possible reinstatement transfer or promotion. The second item advertises Kickapoo Worm Killer a candy like medicine for children with worm symptoms. It claims effectiveness and lists suppliers, pricing five cents.
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Forture
United States Civil Service Commission
Menon
Government Hospital
Washington, D
Brishen
Af Pela
Chava
Kickapoo Indian Dfedieinn Co
Prindelphia and
St. Lowa Creter Drug Co
Rural carriers weigh and report mail on routes
Rural carriers will weigh and count all mail daily on rural routes during the month. Assistant Postmaster W. J. Hess directs the process and a full daily total, including parcel post, will be forwarded to the fourth assistant postmaster general in Washington, to assess business volume and route profitability.
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W. 3. Hess
Washington, D.C
Post Office Department
Special Sale of High Grade Lawn and Porch Furniture at Foster's
Special sale offers arene swings priced from 1.90 to 4.75 and porch sets from 69 cents upward. Tables range 3.35 to 6.20, chairs from 1.90 to 3.35, with mission and oak finishes. Four passenger lawn swings and gliding models priced 4.75 to 9.50, including couch hammocks and gliders.
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Foster’s
Remedy for Eczema and Skin Ailments Promoted
Anadvertorial touts S. F. 6 6 as a universal blood purifier and quick healer for eczema tetter and other skin troubles. It claims rapid action by cleansing the bloodstream and improving circulation, promising relief without mineral drugs and advising readers to request a sample and expert advice from The Swift Spe in Atlanta.
Harlan Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birth in Community
Local residents share gatherings with Fort Wayne guests and relatives across a busy weekend. Melville Dix and wife celebrate a daughter born Sunday morning, while Adie Ball returns from Absolom Sapp funeral with sister Milas Nellie Reichelderfer. Fort Wayne and Redland visitors, along with Miss Bartha Rickhart returning home from Anderson, populate the region’s social scene.
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Harlan
Ind
Newton Trimbrook
Ea Gollmer
Fort Wayne
John Carrington
S Carring Ton
Ralph Bickhart
John Bickhart
Ity
Melville Dix
Dix
Hardesty
Baldwin
Beeman Hardesty
J. BD. G. Amstutz
Hamilton Lake
Vernon Monroe
St. Joe
Milas Nellie Reichelderffer
Franke Miller
Fort
Beane
Trulove
Bagett
Avilla
George Mason and
Zelia_ Reichelderfer
Nava
Andrews
Joe
John Ob
Redland
David Stauffer
Lara Thimler
Port Wayne
Alma Smith
New Haven
Ed Brandom
Adelph
Charles Frye
Detroit
James
Dirfrye
Detroit River
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