Jobs for Labor Commission Tossed Next Week
The Employment Commission is expected to announce results next Tuesday at the De Sirae Hotel on December 30 or December 1. Chairmen Pow and members report receiving about 2,000 applications for various posts in the new commission. Most jobs require special training. only a few thousand applicants may be considered, with director, chief accountant, assistant accountant, statistician and public relations roles listed among the key positions.
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de Sirae
Charles G. Powcommission
Powbeen
Mre
J. B. Spilman Missioner of Labor
U. L
Commission
Rhode Island Clam Chowder and Oyster Stew Recipes
A vintage collection describes Oyster Stew and Rhode Island Clam Chowder recipes. It details ingredients like fresh oysters, oyster liquor, milk, butter, Worchester sauce, paprika, and celery salt for stew, and for chowder soft shell clams, pork, onions, potatoes, flour, cream, and salt, with steps from boiling stock to thickened final dishes.
Engagement etiquette and the art of accepting gifts
A fragmented advice snippet on modern etiquette discusses handling broken engagement presents. It mentions timing for hosting dinner, returning presents, and the social embarrassment of a card from a young man, emphasizing how both sides should manage expectations and feelings.
Two States Westernmost and Bi Focal Elephants Run
A fragmented passage discusses two states at the map’s far west and a bi focal elephant motif. It mentions a naturalized citizen and a press cabinet member. There is a reference to Washington and Franklin and an odd horn of plenty idea linking terminals and cables.
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Presscabinet
Washington
Lessons In English Word Study Daily Lesson Card
Daily note on common errors lists phrases to avoid such as what did you say that for and why. It highlights mispronunciations and misspellings and contrasts dormant latent sleeping inactive inherent with examples. The piece promotes vocabulary growth by mastering one word each day and presents inert as dull inactive indolent lifeless with a sample sentence.
Cleaning and cosmetic tips from a vintage home guide
The article offers practical how tos for lamp shade care using olive oil on a clean cloth to restore luster, a lip salve recipe with wax, lard, almond oil, and t he bitter rind remedy focusing on selecting the yellow rind, plus a note on new candlewick bedspreads in brighter shades with large white tufts on a wine background matching early American furniture.
Steps To Beauty Routine From Alicia Hart A Beauty Column
In this night time beauty routine by Alicia Hart a staff writer the reader learns a simple three step sequence. Start with cleansing and patting dry then apply a cream rub and pinch to drain fat under the skin while moving toward the jawline. Finish by removing the cream with a towel applying skin tonic and letting it air dry then proceed to sleep. For oily skin a mask is advised twice weekly for a month then weekly, with optional mild astringent if desired.
Calvert Brand Paper Triggers Governor’s Liquor Report Mixup
A carton labeled Calvert’s, sent to Governor J C B Ehringhaus, caused curiosity among reporters who feared cartons contained liquor samples. Examination revealed Calvert’s referred to a brand of paper, confirming the liquor control commission report arrived intact in a regular box rather than an empty liquor carton.
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Calvert
Ent Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
State Liquor Control Commission
J. C. B. Ehringhaus
Abel “Calvert
Newa
Governors Office
Liquor Control Commission
Liquor Commission
Megaparsec Defined as Light Travel Distance
A megaparsec, the distance light travels in 3 260 000 years, is the largest unit of distance used by astronomers.
The fish hawk masters its slippery prey
The fish hawk, a skilled hunter, dives and uses its claws to seize prey, proving no fish is too slippery for this master fisherman.
Governor Ehringhaus Leases Raleigh House After Office
Governor J C B Ehringhaus has leased a Raleigh home for life after leaving office on January 7. The dwelling at 2107 Fairview Road will be occupied by the Ehringhaus couple as private citizens. The house is leased from A S Brower, who has resigned as director of the Division of Purchase and Contract and joined Duke University.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
J. C. B. Ehrinehaus
Becmes
Covernor
Mre. Ebringhaus
Fairview Road
A.S
Sol) Brower
Division of Purchase and ‘Contract
Duke University
Duke Foundation to Study Law Practice in Durham
Governor E Berhnghaus will join a Durham law firm as senior member with Kenneth Royall of Se Mpr as the principal members. The move signals a pivot toward legal practice in the Duke Foundation context.
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Duke Foundation
Durhaim
Ebhringhaus
Kenneth Royall
Se Mpr
Farmer urged to make profit from hunting preserves
Washington dispatch reports Col H P Sheldon of the Bureau of Biological Survey urging farmers to end opposition to hunting preserves and to profit from selling hunting rights. He says farmers should set a cash price and cooperate with sportsmen to promote peaceful, profitable relations.
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Washington
Col. H. P. Sheldon
Bureau of Biological Survey
Disgusted Stenographer Suspects Pet Peeve Column Fodder
A humorous riff on stenographers and waiting tasks, mocking overlong dictation and idle typing. The piece jokes that workers should prioritize business over idle time and laments the demand for verbose letters. It hints at officials issuing guidelines, while a stenographer foresees writing a lengthy Pet Peeve letter.
Pet Peeve Letter to The High Point Enterprise
Dear Editor, I write to share a longtime irritation that hinders clear communication: overly long, meandering replies that repeat the same point without advancing the argument. Concise, direct writing respects readers’ time and strengthens discourse. I also dislike ambiguous attributions and vague sources, which blur accountability. A well crafted letter should state a position, support it with specific evidence, and conclude with a concrete takeaway or call to action. When readers see precise facts, named entities, dates, and reliable references, trust grows. Please encourage editors and contributors to edit for sharpness, remove filler phrases, and favor active voice. In sum, favor clarity over flourish, and accuracy over embellishment. Sincerely, a reader who values efficient, accountable journalism.
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Hiech Point Enterprise
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Topcoats & O’coats
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