Civil Service Exam Open For Third Class Steam Engineer
The Civil Service commission announces an open competitive examination for a third class steam engineer, men only, on August 18, 1915, in Quincy. From the register of eligibles a man will be chosen to fill the vacancy of engineer janitor at $900 per year in the federal building. The exam includes a practical test on heating apparatus and elevator, with training and experience given weight. Mr and Mrs Fred Meyer of South Eighth street host their daughter Mrs G C Kuchman of Kansas City.
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Civil Service
United States ‘Civil Service Commission
Quincy
Fred Meyer
South Eighth Street
G. C. Kuchman
Kansas City
Pat Fitzgerald Known Locally as Burlington Baggageman
Patrick J. Fitzgerald died recently in Burlington after a long illness. A former Quincy resident, he was a well known railroad baggage man on the Burlington route. Funeral services were held in Burlington with many railroad men attending. Survived by a widow, two children, and 11 grandchildren, he was noted for charity, modesty, and a cheerful spirit during illness. He was born in Quincy in 1860 and began railroad work after a Fort Madison accident. He served Burlington to Council Bluffs and was active in politics locally.
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Patrick J. Fitzgerald
Burlington
Quincy
Fitzgerald
Burlington Gazette
Patrick I. Fitzgerald
Burlington Route
St.Francis Hospital
Pat ‘Fitzgerald
Pat. Fitzgerald
Dog
Pa Fitzgerald
Wic
Fort Madison
Council Bluffs
Ayas
Ife
Charle Linsenmeyer
Ft. Madison
Mark Shields
St. . Paul
Johnnny Fitzgerald
Chicago & . Altan
Kansas City
St. Patrick's
Knights of Columbu
A. O. UW
Street clash between Venezelist and anti Venezelist sparks arrest
In Athens on July 17 a sharp clash between Venezelist lieutenant Sophocles Venezelos and anti Venezelist lieutenant Byzantios erupted. After verbal exchanges Byzantios struck Venezelos and soldiers separated them. Both were arrested but soon released. Venezelos requested a court of honor.
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Athens
Sophocles Venezelos
Byzantins
Byzantios
Venezelos
Artillery Losses Heavy in French Fight
Boulogne France July 17 There is no doubt that the losses suffered by the attacking armies from their own artillery were very severe in the present war. Few references appear in official dispatches but veterans returning from the firing line report such accidents. A notable instance at Neuve Chapelle is cited where casualties from this source reached many hundreds in one attack.
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Boulogne
France
Neuve Chapelle
July Clean-Up Sale Cloths Offer Beautiful Borders
A note describes cloths priced up to 5 50 each during a July Clean Up Sale. The fabrics are long with borders on all four sides. Readable details emphasize beauty and value though OCR is partial.
Wilton Rug Bargains and Embroidery Patterns in Sale
A sale advertises Wilton rugs in multiple sizes from 22x36 inches to 9x12 feet with prices ranging from 2.27 to 19.50 and a clean up pattern for 2.98. Also featured is embroidery with flouncing lace patterns and edges, noting five yards per pattern.
Quincy Club Faces March Toward Three-I Battle
In Quincy agitation grows as fans threaten to boost efforts to keep the best club in the Three-I League from moving to Galesburg. Galesburg business leaders plan a canvass for funds to secure baseball, with Castle arranging meetings to salvage the sport in the city and keep Quincy's franchise.
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Quincy
Galesburg
Decatur
Quicy
Quincey
Dumque
Allen
Oscar W. Shannon
Hem
Shannon
Yen
Quine
Galesburg Fonmouth
Squeedunk
Podunk
Chise
Doctor’s Prescription for Cough An Effective Cough Treatment
A vintage ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds and bronchial ailments. It claims one fourth to one teaspoonful as needed soothes and checks illness and urges readers to consult a druggist and start treatment immediately for relief and cure.
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K Ing
Dr King
Dr. King
Chattanooga Selected For Next Knights Khorasan Session
ASBURY PARK N J July 16 Chattanooga Tenn was chosen today as the site for the next biennial meeting of the ne gati Order Knights Khorasan. The prize drill yesterday featured notable performances and set the stage for the selection.
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Chattanooga
Asbury Park
N. J
Tenn
Negatic Order Knights - Khoragsan
Chicago temple wins first prize at contest
The afternoon Chicago temple No. 128 captured the first prize of $400. Other prize winners included Bakoo Temple No. 28 of Columbus Ohio $250 El Wako temple No. 165 Milwaukee $150 and El Keda Temple No. 120 Chattanooga $100. Also notes a chiropractic physician offering natural healing methods without drugs or surgery.
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Chicago
Bakoo Temple
Columbus
el Wakodis
Milwaukee
el ‘Keda
Chattanooga
Waw-Waw Recipe Claims Global Appeal and Digestive Aid
An advertisement touts Waw-Waw a pure flavoring sauce from Europe, claimed as superior to Worcestershire with no raw additives. It cites a 20 000 prize for analysis, praises its digestion benefits, and lists James Importing Co and a New York address as distributors.
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England
Hneyland
James Importing Co., S
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Mississippi Valley
Mississippi Valley Magazine
Louisiana
Lake Pepin
Phil Sheridan
Andy Johnson
Johnson
Alton
St. Louis
Eagles
Ill
Raiseshot Hotel
Wick Bate & Up
Clark Street
Jackson Boulevard
Poy
Sauer
Soariey
Dazey
Mik. Nat
Goadwin
Stranger
Pat Fitzgerald
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Railroad
Coats
Ferguson McKinney
Wei Dure IR
Auste and Coutil
Royal Worcester
Sully
Ircuit
Johnny Castle
n.Galesburg
BO ‘O ‘Davenport
Rame
Reon
Mississippi River
Odell Jewelry
ODELL
Hannibal
Palmyra
Keokuk
Mt. Sterling
Manufacturing Jewelers of America
Manufacturing, Jewelers of America
R. E. McNamara
Majestic
Lillian Russell
Europe
Lillian Pone
Broadway
New York City
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