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Georgetown Daily Item

Location

Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1909

Page

2

Examinations for Forest Ranger Vacancies Planned

An exam to fill ranger vacancies on 149 National Forests across 21 states including Alaska, Arkansas, Minnesota, Michigan, and Florida will occur October 25 and 26. About 500 appointments are expected. entrants must be 21 to 40, of good character and health, with starting salary at 900 dollars annually.

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Why We Say Yours Sincerely Origin of Epistolary Closings

The passage explains how Roman jurors sometimes returned verdicts “Sine Cera” meaning without wax. This led to the idea of ending letters with a personal signature as a formal closing. The note contrasts waxed and unwaxed submissions and traces the historical reasoning behind subscribing a letter.

John Smith

Epistolary Closings Across Cultures Mentioned

A cited piece from Tit Bits contrasts English letter closings with foreign equivalents. It notes formalities like Yours sincerely versus Your obedient, humble servant and compares French and Chinese salutations in a humorous, generalized survey.

Jules le Mouton

City Officials Announce Tax Collection Hours

Notice states Captain W A Black is away and Chief R W Rouse will be at City Hall from 9 a m to 12 noon for tax collection per Mayor H W Fraser.

Capt W. A. Black R. W. Rouse H. W. Fraser

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