Rural Carrier Examination Open for South Holland Post
The U S Civil Service Commission announces a rural carrier exam to fill a South Holland Illinois vacancy. Applications close February 8 1929 in Chicago with exam dates about ten days later. pay 1800 dollars annual plus 30 dollars per excess mile and equipment allowances. Citizens domiciled in the post office territory and meeting Form 1977 rules may apply. photos required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
South Holland
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Commission
Can Aliso Fall Flat Airplanes Cross Country Quickly
The Toledo Blade notes a humorous contrast between a fall of Aliso and the rapid cross country travel by air, framing the idea as a light, jokey comparison.
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Aliso
Toledo Blade
Motor Vehicles in U S Mount to Twenty Four Million
United States registers 24,592,370 motor vehicles an increase of 1,464,053 from the prior year. Passenger cars total 21,468,590 up 6.2 percent. motor trucks number 2,123,774 up 7.2 percent. New York leads with 2,090,815 vehicles. California and Ohio follow.
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U. S
New York
United States
Motor Magazine
Irehicles
LE VabioUs
Suuwon
New York State
California
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Michigan
Texas
Dolton to Levy Special Water Plant Assessment No 59
The Village of Dolton will levy a special assessment to fund a connected cast iron water main system with hydrants and vaults along 144th Street and Irving Avenue in Dolton Illinois. The final hearing is January 29 1929 with ten annual installments at 6 percent interest. Objections may be filed before the hearing.
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Dolton
144Th Street
Irving Avenue
Washington Street
Dalton
Cook
Illinois
Cook County
A. D
Joseph L. Locher
Appointed University Trustee Fisher Praised by Wilmarth Ickes
State Representative Anna Wilmarth Ickes announced the appointment of Walter T. Fisher to fill the vacancy on the University of Illinois board of trustees. Fisher is president of the Amalgamated State Bank and a partner at Fisher Boyden Kales and Bell. He has served in civic roles and wartime legal positions.
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Walter T. Fisher
University of Illinois
Anna Wilmarth Ickes
Ms. Fisher
Ickes
University
Fisher
Mrs. Ickes
Amalgamated State Bank
Fisher, Boyden
New Trier Township
Winnetka Public Library
United States Shipping Board
War Finance Corporation
Unclear Quote on Education and Credentials
A quotation from American Magazine notes that many lack the courage to use their education unless formally certified by a diploma or certificate. The line highlights the barrier posed by credentialing in exercising acquired knowledge.
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American Magazine
Willow Roots Threat to Sewers Raises Concern
Willow roots are known to seek out water and may clog sewer pipes. Experts warn they can damage lines even if pipes are five feet underground, prompting calls for preventive measures.
Dolton Special Assessment Notice in Woodlawn Avenue
County Court orders a special assessment on benefited property for a connected system of cast iron water mains in Woodlawn Avenue and nearby streets. Warrant held by the collector. Payments due as ten installments starting January 2 1929 with interest 6 percent on deferred amounts.
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Woodlawn Avenue
Dalton Village Hall
Elihu Root Accepts World Court Statutes Committee Seat
Geneva report states Elihu Root former U S secretary of state has sent the League of Nations his acceptance as a member of a jurists committee chosen to revise the statutes of the World court.
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Geneva
Elihu Root
United States
League of Nations
World Court
Goebel Plans First Nonstop Round The World Flight
Col Arthur C Goebel aims to be first to attempt a nonstop world flight with aerial refueling. He plans a August or September start from a hospital recovery, a west to east route with two pilots and two radio men. Paris firm Fokker backs the idea following the Question Mark 150 hour flight.
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Wichita
Kan
Arthur C. Goebel
Frank Phillips
Bartlesville
Okla
Goebel
California
Hawaii
Paris
Fokker Aviation
Great Cascade Tunnel Opens Under Huge Costs
The Cascade tunnel in Scenic Washington, the United States largest, opens after a three year build by the Great Northern railroad. It runs 7.79 miles, cuts 16 miles of winding track, removes 6 miles of snow plow routes, reduces track curvature by 1,044 degrees and lowers the line summit by 502 feet. The railroad relocated 50 miles of track and electrified 75 miles between Skykomish and Wenatchee. Total project cost reaches 75 million dollars.
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Great Cascade Tunnel
Cascade Tunnel
United States
Brect Hoover
Washington
Great Northern Railroad
Great Northern
Cascades
Skykomish
Wenatchee
Paraguay Army Demobilized
President Gug giari signed a decree demobilizing troops mobilized during the Bolivia border dispute. The move ends the active deployment as Asuncion seeks normal civilian administration after heightened tensions.
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Paraguay
Asuncion
Guggiari
Bolivia
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First National Bank
Dolton, Ill
Chas. E. Waterman
Horace Holmes
M. R. Weidner
W. H. Baker
Russel P. Blake
William Staat
Federal Reserve System
Chrysler and
Plymouth
Atwater Kent Radios
Twin City
Lincoln Avenue
Glendora
Swann
Steve
Furnace
G. R. Collinson Coal Yard
Park Ave
Conrad Kern
Indiana Ave
Riverdale
J. C. Wernicke
Darling
Darlings
Darling & Company
Middle West
Verdum
Agent Cottage Grove
Orr Road
Chicago Heights
Ill
Root
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