Civil Service Rule Claims Jurisdiction Over Postmasters
The Federal Service reports that the Civil Service Commission asserts jurisdiction over fourth class postmasters and clerks entering or already in service, warns against political activity, and notes past pressure from congressmen to fill positions. It calls for strict enforcement, curb on campaigns, and equal treatment of all federal workers amid ongoing lobbying scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Commission
Taft
Wilson
Civil Service Commissioners
Civil Service
Congress
Public Benefaction Praises Wells Fargo in Farm Marketing Plan
Peter Radford, president of the Texas Farmers Union, lauds Wells Fargo Express Co for aiding producers to move and sell farm products. He calls it the most important industry event in 25 years, aiming to reduce crop waste by shipping to markets and forming a cooperative marketing plan with a market bureau to inform and assist producers, carriers, and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exess
Ar Irder, Commission and Food Products Department
Wells Fargo Company
Wells Fargo
Peter Radford
Texas Farmers’ Union
Well Fargo Express Company
Radford
Great Express Company
Rebel supply raid targets El Progreso office in Laredo
Deputy U S Marshal Barthelow and Justice Dept agent Spates raided El Progreso the Spanish daily seizing 25 khaki uniforms 20 blue shirts 7 khaki coats 6 riding pants and other gear. Authorities question if these items funded rebel soldiers and if the printing office served as commissary headquarters in this border city.
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Qartermaster
Arranza
Laredo
el Progreso
United States
A. J. Barthelow
W. Spates
United States Department of Justice
Paul Mason
Mason
Department of Justice
E! Progreso
M. Garcia Vigil
Joyce New Town Founded Along Rio Grande & Eagle Pass
The town of Joyce along the Rio Grande and Eagle Pass railway between the city and local coal mines was established on the inn of John Davis who also plans a postoffice opening next Monday August 11. Formerly known as Simon Spur the place will bear Joyce per Davis petition to the postoffice department. A commerce center and Davis farm nearby suggest a developing community with a large store and cottages cited.
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Rio Grande
Eagle Pass
John Davis
Simon Spur
Davis
Postoffice Department
Panama Pacific Exposition Ahead Draws Texas Visitation
Texas poised to welcome thousands traveling to San Francisco for the Panama Pacific International Exposition of 1915. Railroads offer round trips, stopovers, and foreign visitors prepare national displays, with massive state and live stock exhibits planned and millions in expenditures for pavilions and prizes.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Texas
America
Panama
United States
Atlantic
South America
Pacific
North
Orient
South
Central America
Holland
Belgium
England
China
France
Cotton Seed Meal Offered For Delivery At 26.50
H L Hodges advertises two cars of fine ground cotton seed meal at 26.50 delivered. Analysis shows eight percent ammonia. Advertisement date 8 6 21.
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Armmonia
H. L. Hodges
Remarkable Cure of Dysentery Story
B W Hill of Snow Hill narrates how dysentery struck July 15 and worsened, dropping his weight from 145 to 125 pounds. After two months he used Chamberlain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, took two bottles, and credited it with permanent relief. sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
B. W. Hill
Snow Hill
Odd Fellows Reunion of Five States Held at Pen-Mar
The annual reunion of Odd Fellows from Pennsylvania West Virginia Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia convened at Pen-Man Md with grand masters from all five jurisdictions in attendance. An unrelated ad promotes Herb ine a laxative tonic claiming to remove bowel accumulations and promote health priced 60 cents sold by druggists.
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Pen-Mar
Odd Fellows of
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Maryland
Virginia
District of Columbia
Ady
This Date in History Aug 1666 to 1912 Events
A compact history of dates: first Canadian ships said to be launched in Quebec in 1666, 1721 James Franklin's New England Courant, 1830 Louis Philippe crowned as King, 1824 Jacquard died, 1840 chimney sweep act, 1270 siege declared, 1893 Charles F Crisp elected Speaker, 1912 National Progressive convention nominating Roosevelt and Johnson.
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Duke of Orleans
France
Lous Philippe
Joseph Marie Jacquard
Charles F. Crisp
Georgia
National House of Representatives
National Progressive Party
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Hiram W. Johnson
James Y. Joyner Civil Educator Remembered
Dr. James Y. Joyner born August 7, 1862 in Davidson County North Carolina. A long serving North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction from 1902 he advanced educational facilities in the state and contributed to the Southern Educational Association and the National Education Association as president.
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James Y. Joyner
South
Davidson County
N. C
North Carolina
Joyner
The
Southern Educational Association
National Education Association
Enthusiastic Endorsement for Chamberlain's Colic Remedy
A testimonial praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for curing severe bowel complaints after one or two doses. The ad notes universal availability from dealers and includes schedules for the Texas Mexican and International & Great Northern lines with arrival and departure times around Corpus Christi, St. Louis, Laredo, Minera.
Through fast train to Mexico City timetable
National Railroad of Mexico announces a through fast train to Mexico City departing I. and G. N. station at 1 15 p m and arriving in Mexico City at 6 46 a m standard time The Saltillo local departs L and GN station at 7 36 a m and arrives from Saltillo at 5 18 p m standard time
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St. Louis
Mexico City
Saltillo
L & GN
Praising Dr. King's New Life Pills for Constipation
Rev H Stubenwoll of Allison Iowa extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as perfect pills, a superior regulator for liver and bowels. Every pill guaranteed, price 25 cents at Reed Drug Store.
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Reed's
Kickapoo Indian Medicine Company
H. Stubenwoll
Allison, Ia
Dr. King
Reed Drug Store
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Thurssy
the Federal Service
Wells Farzo Company
Ol. Eduardo Way
Mexico
Zapata
Monterey
Denison
United States Navy
Jook
Harry Johnston
Martin Mulhall
Philadelphia, Pa
St. Louis, Mo
Ofcice
Joyce
Simon Spur’ Hee
Manuel Garcia Vigil
Indaigo
Minera
Uncle Sam
Petty
Barthelow
Vigil
San Francisco Bay
Golden Gate
Harbor View
Constantinople
Prosialo Reservation
Panarma-Pacific International Exposition Co
Mazda
Gugust
Laredo Electric & Railway
Leudinghaus
Armengol
Laredo, Texas
Canada
Bec
James Franklin
New England Courant
Boston
Corpus Christi
L. Villegas & CO
Albo
Farrag JS. and
Convent Ave
National Railroad of Mexico
Kite
DR. Kings
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