Great Need of Marine Firemen Says Hurley of Shipping Board
Edward N. Hurley, chairman of the U S Shipping Board, urged recruitment for coal passers and firemen for the new merchant fleet. The board needs 1500 men a month with pay of 65 dollars for coal passers and 75 dollars for firemen plus 50 percent war zone bonus. Applicants aged 21 to 30 in good health meeting height and weight standards may enroll at local stations or apply at the Boston Custom House.
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Hurley
United States Shipping Board
Chicago
Pacific Coast
Edward N. Hurley
U. S. Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Boston Customshouse
American Firemen Shift to American Crew in Merchant Navy
As wartime patriotism grows, ships hire all American crews, moving away from foreign sailors. The United States Shipping Board funds free engineering courses and training, with 1,500 recruits needed monthly. Applicants can enroll at over 6,000 drug store recruiting stations nationwide.
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United States Shipping Board
Government Department
Merchant Marine
Charles M. Schwab
The
Shipping Board
Training a Merchant Marine Apprentice at Boston Station
Recruits for the merchant marine receive up to two months of training aboard a large, comfortable ship based in Boston, San Francisco or Seattle. The program emphasizes work and play, with YMCA support and activities from mass to sports, boxing, vaudeville, religious talks, and nightly recreation to keep apprentices fit and motivated.
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Boston
San Francisco
Seattle
United States Shipping Board
Shipping Board
Atlantic
Army
Navy
Merchant Marine
Modern Firemen On Ships Lift From Old Stereotypes
The article argues that merchant marine firemen now enjoy better treatment aboard ships. They receive private dining, improved meals, assigned mess boys, bathing facilities, regulated hours, and higher pay up to 75 dollars monthly with 50 percent extra in European waters, plus free board and lodging.
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Uncle Sam
All American Crew On German Vessel Monongahela
The Monongahela, a former German ship now flying the American flag, sails from San Francisco on a seven month voyage with an all American crew and American officers led by Captain R. P. Rasmussen. The United States Shipping Board trains 3,000 men monthly to build future American deepwater crews.
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San Francisco
United States
United States Shipping Board
R. P. Rasmussen
Monongahela
Dalbeck
Portland
Ore
Shoe Sale Listings Highlight Various Sizes and Prices
The note lists prices for canvas and other shoes with size ranges. White canvas shoes priced from 1.18 to 2.48, with misses sizes and multiple price points including 3.48, 1.48, and 1.98 for different items.
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Palm Beach
War Hints War Helps War Duties in Indiana
Compiled for the Indiana State Council of Defense by George Ade urges ration discipline and loyal behavior. It urges farmers to plant and harvest, warns against scams, and promotes letters of support to front-line relatives while detailing threshing tips and war effort guidance.
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Indiana State Council of Defense
George Ade
T. A. Coleman
Purdue
Washington
State Council
Attec
Crowder
Indiana
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