Government seeks cost accountants for signal corps duties
The United States Civil Service Commission announces vacancies for several hundred expert cost accountants in the finance division of the signal corps and other branches. Salaries range from 2400 to 6000 dollars yearly. Applicants are evaluated by education and experience, not a written exam. Applications are open until further notice to Washington DC or field duties, with info through local boards or the civil service commission in Washington.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Finance Department
Signal Corps
War Department
Washington D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Board of Civil Service Examiners
United States Civil Service Commmitoss
Romanian Premier Bratiano Resigns in Berlin Dispatch
Berlin reports Premier Bratiano of Romania has resigned and will be replaced by Gen. Foroza Avresc, former war minister and late Romanian commander. The Enterprise reveals local circulation and impact on public notices with 2300 copies focused in High Point, reaching most families.
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Amsterdam
Berlin
J. C. C. Bratiano
Foroza Avrescu
Ivy
German Torpedo Factory Workers Strike Report
A Kiel report says workers at Friedrichsort torpedo factory struck on Friday afternoon. Leaders are being called to join the army as a consequence. Germania dockyards also saw a Friday strike, according to the dispatch.
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London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Kiel
Friedrichsort
Germania
Soldier recounts WWI gas attack and return home
Private L. W. Weedon of High Point describes being gassed in France and discharged with honors after service in the Canadian and American forces. He notes clothing shortages, his mixed uniform, and his intent to rest at home while awaiting a new assignment. The remarks follow a newspaper visit reporting his homeward route.
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Weedon
Rantoul
Washington
L. W. Weedon
High Point
France
Young Weedon
Hasten Canvas Production For American Army Tents
Washington reports all canvas makers are at work on army contracts as demand stays high. Secretary Baker said no tent setup expansion will occur until each soldier has 50 cubic feet of space, and cantonment facilities will not be expanded unless more shipping becomes available. The training plan uses quarters vacated by troops heading to France with no changes anticipated.
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Washington
Baker
War Department
France
Transfer of 123 Officers to Camp Wadsworth from Meade
Camp Meade Maryland announces 123 first lieutenants of the reserve corps and the national army have been transferred to Camp Wadsworth Spartanburg South Carolina. Many named Pennsylvanians and Marylanders were commissioned at second officers training camps and will join New York National Guard units. Further transfers are planned due to officer excess at the cantonment.
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Camp Meade
Dan
Reserve Corps
National Army
Camp Wadsworth
Spartanburg
S. C
New York National Guard
Germans Proclaim Cape Verde Blockade Warn Neutrals
The German government via the Swiss legation informed Washington that a blockade around the Cape Verde islands and adjacent coasts has been proclaimed. Neutrals are advised to avoid the area and exercise caution in shipping connections with the region.
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Washington
Jan. C
State Department
Germany
Cape Verde Islands
Dakar
Germany orders arrest of six socialist leaders
Amsterdam January 20 German government orders arrest of six independent socialist leaders including three Leipzig Volkszeitung editors. London January 30 the armed escort vessel Mechanician torpedoed and wrecked in the English Channel with three officers and ten men lost.
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Germany
Amsterdam
Leipzig
Volks Zeitung
London
Admiralty
Mechanician
English Channel
80th Division Implements Conservation Measures
Camp Sevier Greenville S C January 30 the 80th division adopts a vigorous conservation program. A division conservation officer and a per company officer now oversee waste inspection and daily reports. Capt Paul Schauffele directs a cooks and bakers school training all cooks and mess sergeants to reduce waste and improve food prep.
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Camp Sevier
Greenville
S.C
Paul Schauffele
Cooks’ and Bakers’ School
Schauffele
Uncle Sam
Graham Bread Not a War Bread
The piece argues that Graham or whole wheat bread is not a true war bread and warns against baking corn breads without wheat. It provides two recipe variants Sour Milk Corn Bread and Crisp Corn Bread with ingredients and basic directions for baking in a double boiler or shallow pan.
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United States
Graham
Ukrainians Gain Victory Over Bolshevik Army at Lutsk
Geneva dispatch reports the Ukrainian Rada's troops defeated the Bolshevik army after three days of severe fighting and captured Lutsk. Air support from airplanes aided the Ukrainian advance with heavy losses on both sides.
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Geneva
Rada
Lutsk
Kiev
Ukrainian Committee
A Woman's Back The Advice Of This High Point Woman
Mrs. Jennings of High Point shares how Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her back pain and weak kidneys. She reports initial relief after the first box and full improvement after continued use. Price 60 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. promotes Doan's Kidney Pills.
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Doan
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Foley and Co
Sheffield Ave
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