Civil Service Announces Open Competitions for Typewriter Jobs
The United States Civil Service Commission invites applicants nationwide to take an open competitive examination on July 21 in multiple Maryland North Carolina and Virginia cities for stenographer and typewriter positions. Eligibility starts at 18 with vacancies in field service and quartermaster corps. applicants must submit photos and forms 1424 and 1371, and the exam now includes spelling as a tested subject.
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United States Civil Service Commission
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United States
United States Civil Service Board
British War Expenses Show Large Increase
London a June 27. The nine weeks from October 8 to December 9 last year averaged 6 615 000 pounds daily in national expenditure. For April 1 to May 5 1917 the daily average was 7 171 000 pounds and for May 6 to June 9 it was 7 532 000 pounds. Ten weeks from April 1 to June 9 averaged 7 752 000 pounds. The actual war expenditure daily were 5 714 000, 7 457 000, 5 989 000 and 6 723 000 pounds.
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London
Andrew Bonar Law
House of Commons
Dollar Day Promises Extra Cents in High Point Saturday
The message promotes a High Point event called Dollar Day, claiming shoppers will get more value on Saturday as dollars translate into extra cents. The informal notice emphasizes spending and local sales excitement.
Roads Built From Devastated Houses
Behind the British lines in France the war wrecks become a memorial as hundreds of miles of macadam roads are laid using rubble from Peronne Albert Arras and other towns. German prisoners crush debris into smooth surfaces as lorries haul material to main roads widened for three lorries abreast.
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France
Peronne
Albert
Arras
Red Cross Nurses Invited for Rest in Norway
The Norwegian Red Cross extends to United States nurses and Red Cross workers serving in Northern France an invitation to rest in Norway. Selected convalescents will stay six weeks or longer at Norwegian health resorts at the Norwegian Red Cross’s expense. Germany and Russia have sent nurses. Norway notes many Norwegians in the United States and views closer ties with America.
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Christiania
Norway
Norwegian Red Cross
United States
Red Cross
France
Germany
Russia
Geramny
Scandinavian
Pellagra Death Rate Drops in 1916 Says Health Board
The state health board notes pellagra deaths fell from 31 in 1915 to 457 in 1916 in North Carolina. Metropolitan Life data show 1916 mortality at 3.6 per 190000, same as 1911, with a 16 percent rate decline from 1915. Negro females highest risk at 20.3 per 100000. whites and males much lower. incidence rises with age to 65, then stabilizes.
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State Board of Health
North Carolina
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Atlanta
Columb
Augusta
Fom
Charlie
N. C
Greensboro
Columbia
S. C
Spartanburg
Chattanooga
Tenon
Knoxville
Memphis
House Hunter Is Subject of Pity in World War I Holland
Amsterdam and The Hague face severe housing shortages as World War I disrupts building and attracts foreign residents. Belgians flock to the Hague, rents for upper and lower houses reach 200 to 300 dollars, with high rewards, rushes, and bribes to secure homes. Landlords tighten terms and a special law curbs rent inflation while purchase prices surge for rare available properties.
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Amsterdam
Netherlands
Holland
Hague
Haugue
Rheumatism and kidney relief cited by Mississippi reader
A.M. Hurmsucker of Bogue Chitto Mississippi reports suffering from rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble and dizziness. He says Foley Kidney Pills gave him complete relief as disordered kidneys caused pains inside and back sore muscles swollen joints and fatigue. Mann Drug Co.
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A.M. Hurmsucker
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Dollar Day Hair Color Ad Promises Quick Gray Removal
An advertisement touts Q-Ban hair color products claiming to restore natural hair color safely and gradually. It endorses Q-Ban Superfine Hair Tonic Shampoo and Soap, offers a back guarantee, and lists Hart Drug Co. and Hessig-Filis Co. Memphis as sellers. It promises a free illustrated book on hair culture.
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Hart Drug Co
Hessig-Filis Co
Memphis
Tenn
Mortgage Sale of Land in High Point Guilford County
Public auction of two lots in High Point Township Guilford County as security for CW Comstock and wife to W C Crowson trustee. Lots No 16 174n and 17 front Gurley street with described dimensions and bearings per deed Book 295 page 293 dated June 7 1917. Reserve and terms cash at noon at Home Banking Co building High Point.
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CW Comstock
W. C. Crowson
Oaly
Home Banking Co
High Point
High Point Township
Guilford County
A. Bee
Peter George
Vail
Gurley Street
Gurley
Carolina and Yadkin River By. Co. Schedule In Effect
Schedule for the Carolina and Yadkin River Belt Railway Company becomes effective on April 10 1917 with published times and route details for passenger and freight service to the region served by the river line.
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Carolina & Yadkin River
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