Washington End of Avenue Noted as Danger Spot
A fragment notes a danger area where Washington abruptly ends at the golf course, highlighting exposure to vehicles and pedestrians near the street’s termination. The jumbled OCR implies a hazard at the roadway end adjacent to the golf grounds, warning locals to exercise caution.
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Washington
Federal Civil Service Tests for Good Positions
The United States Civil Service Commission announces five high grade examinations at the Newark Post Office on February 4 with salaries from 2500 to 5000 dollars yearly. Positions to be filled include clerical and related posts. applications will be screened by law and civil service rules.
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Federal Civil Service
United States Civil Service Commission
Newark
Lawrie
War Savings Stamps Advice For Holders
Franklin urges not cashing War Savings and Thrift stamps until maturity. He notes fully filled certificates or cards remain valid and redeemable later, stressing that old stamps are as good as new ones and can be exchanged when the time comes. The 1919 issue will be color coded, but existing stamps retain value regardless of partial or complete filling.
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Franklin
Fragmentary London Musings Leave Reader Curious
A garbled snippet from a London page presents jumbled words and incomplete phrases about atop decks and back roads, reflecting a liminal, partial glimpse into city life. The hazy text invites interpretation of place, time, and mood despite missing details.
Meats and Pork Prices and Retail Advances
A historical note outlines wholesale prices for Texas steers at 12 to 17 cents with consumer advances for untrimmed cuts. It details gains for chuck steak cross rib cuts, rib cuts, sirloin steak and chops, plus pork products including hams bacon and related charges.
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Texas
Jobs for Thousand Laborers at Armor Plant
L. A. Edwards, Newark secretary for the Civil Service Commission, reported a Washington telegram seeking 1,000 unskilled laborers for the Naval Armor Plant at Charleston West Virginia. The notice promised government supplied transportation and free barracks, with pay of 46 an hour for a few positions, and instructed applicants to apply at the Post Office in the Daina building.
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L. A. Edwards
Newark
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington
Naval Armor Plant
Charleston
W. Va
Daina Building
Finland Bonfires By the Sea Emerge in Midsummer Traditions
The Finlanders, originally worshipers, light hilltop bonfires at midsummer and other seasons. Coastal practice places a fire on a raft offshore while villagers dance and sing around the blaze, the circle of voices growing as the flames burn bright.
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Finland
Kauri Gum District’s Vast 914000 Acre Region
The kauri gum district in New Zealand spans about 914000 acres. Kauri gum, named after the kauri pine, yields high grade varnishes for furniture and automobiles. Since 1853 an American sea captain’s discovery, New Zealand has produced kauri worth $2,000,000.
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Kauri Gum
New Zealand
Wea
Haa
Tangan-Tangan Weed For Oil Aids Industry In Philippines
The tangan-tangan weed or vine of the Philippines is described as a source of a valuable lubricating oil. Advocates say 1,000,000 gallons can be produced in a year from wild growth, with cultivation boosting output. The oil is valued for delicate machinery and has native medicinal properties.
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Philippines
True Education in Early 20th Century Thought
A fragment emphasizes that education is a process and not merely study. It notes education can occur in classrooms or through life’s struggles, reflecting a Princeton Review viewpoint.
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Ufe
Princeton Review
Pime Leaf Paper Estimation Revealed in Local Note
An unreadable snippet suggests a local notice about price or value estimates for paper. It references figures in cents and mentions timing and parties involved, but the garbled text limits precise details.
Incurable Teo Edith and the guitar table knife
A fragment describes Little Edith watching her father play guitar. He places a table knife across the strings producing a strange sound. Edith asks why the music sounds so sick and then falls asleep.
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Edith
Seedy epee formalities complicate handling expected loads
Management faces a practical challenge as items arrive in varying quality and quantity. Staff must assess each lot quickly, sorting usable material from waste while ensuring safety and efficiency in processing.
Bria Card Game Etymology Hint Amid Trivia
A quirky note questions why the card game called bria may derive from “come across.” The Boston Tran script suggests the term could reflect crossing or crossing paths in gameplay.
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Roberta
Bria
Boston Transcript
Person Travels 63,255 Miles By Walking Three Miles
A curious claim states a person covers 63,255 miles of travel while undertaking a three mile walk. The source notes the discrepancy between distance walked and total travel distance amid an unusual perceptual account.
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Earth
Always Busy City Ledger Update
The notice notes ongoing activity in the city with multiple departments reporting steady workloads. It highlights routine operations across municipal services and confirms no major interruptions.
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