Central College Alumni Appeal From President Hoffman
President Hoffman writes to Central College alumni urging support for a $400000 endowment drive. He praises alumni loyalty, notes rising enrollment, a new building need, and stronger scholarship, athletics, and music. He asks former students to spread the word and consider contributions or endorsements.
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Central Ray
Central College
Central
New York City
Our Friends
Reformed Church In
America
M. J. Hoffman
Rhoda and Peter Deliverance at John Mark’s House
In a quiet Jerusalem home, Rhoda and a Christian fellowship pray for Peter’s release from Herod’s prison. When a gate rumor proves true, the doorway reveals Peter miraculously free, delivering a message of faith and gratitude from Rhoda.
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Genevieve Pancake
Shenandoah
Rhoda
Peter
Mistress Mark
Christ
Herod
John Mark
Mark
Mary
James
Public warned against coaching schools
Washington May 16 1923 President elect Deming urges caution toward coaching schools claiming to aid government job applicants. He cites a contract offering payments for postmaster appointments, warns such schemes are misleading, and defends open competitive Civil Service exams conducted by the Civil Service Commission.
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Ington
D. C
Am C. Deming
United States Service Commission
Deming
Post Office Department
Civil Service Commission
Warning Against Misleading Civil Service Coaching Claims
The notice warns the public about misleading claims by coaching schools and individuals who imply need or opportunity for outside influence or assistance in civil service exam preparation and advancement.
Postmaster Selection For Pella Certifies Three Names
Civil Service Commission announces March 13 exam results for Pella postmaster. L. F. Bousquet G. A. Stout and H. S. Keables are certified as eligible for presidential appointment. The president typically relies on the district congressman or party leader for final selection.
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Civil Service Commission
Pella
L. F. Bousquet
G. A. Stout
H. S. Keables
Cassius Dowell
Marion County Steers Top Chicago Market
T. D. Bane of Pleasantville sold 41 Hereford steers at the Chicago stock yards on May 15 for 10.50 a hundredweight, the highest price seen there since February. Average weight 1588 pounds, all Herefords fed eight months on a corn belt ration. Cost was 7.25 a hundredweight, margin 3.25, with feeders calling it satisfactory. most heavy cattle sold 8.50 to 10.10 a hundredweight.
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T. D. Bane
Pleasantville
Chicago Stock Yards
Bane
Young spectator praises pitcher with humorous line
A young, baseball‑savvy spectator watches a home game deteriorate for the home team. She turns to her escort and quips that the pitcher is grand because he hits their bats where they hold them, reflecting light humor on a poor outing.
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Pres. Hoffman
Wateery
F.C.B. Factory
Fairbanks, Morse & Co
Fairbanks-Morse
Vandermeulen & Co
Marion County
Chicago
Vander Linden
Right Price Store
John Ulrich, Jr
Byers Battery & Electric CO
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