Civil Service Exam for Thirteenth Census Workers Planned
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for the extra force of the Thirteenth Census to be held October 23, 1909 in listed cities. Applicants must be U.S. citizens 18 to 50, with certain age and residence rules. medical and physical standards apply. applications filed to the Commission in Washington and candidates examined in the state of residence.
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Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Commission
Bureau of the Census
Board of Examiners
Post Office
Boston
Mass
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Ohio
Chicago
Paul
United States
States
Terri
District of Columbia
Iowa
Ames
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Des Moines
Dubuqi
Fort Dodge
Iowa City
Mason City
Sioux City
Electric Lighting Industry in United States
The electric lighting industry in the United States comprises 6,264 companies and municipal plants operating across the sector. These entities include private firms and public utilities supplying lighting products and services nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Gas Engine Bargain From Iowa Gas & Electric
Cheap For Cash offers a 3 percent H. P. Kelly gasoline engine that has run only six months. The Iowa Gas & Electric company promotes this deal as a rare bargain and lists the model reference 8316.
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H. P. Kelly
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
Snow's College of Dressmaking Ad Across Klein Clothing
Dressmaking patterns cut to order with perfect fit guaranteed. Located near Klein Clothing store at 8116.
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Snow's College
Klein Clothing Store
Cleopatra's Needle on Thames Embankment
Cleopatra's Needle stands as a single monolithic obelisk on the Thames embankment in London. The stone column reaches 70 feet in height and weighs about 186 tons, drawing visitors and scholars alike.
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Cleopatra's Needle
Thames Embankment
London
Caution on cough remedies and local drug sources
Warning against relying solely on Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic coughs and lung conditions. Mentions Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company as local suppliers.
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Foley
Lemmon
McElhinney Drug Company
Gotham Displays Its Riches
New York’s real estate value is estimated at about two and a quarter times the total money in circulation in the United States, highlighting Gotham’s outward signs of wealth.
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Gotham
New York
United States
Foley's Urine Laxative touted for indigestion relief
Health and Beauty Aid notes that cosmetics cannot clear pimples and blotches, urging Foley's Urine Laxative to cleanse the system for stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation, sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company.
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Foley
He. Lemmon
McElhinney Drug Company
J. E. Lemmon
Record Flight for a Kite World Record
A kite achieved a world record flight reaching 23,111 feet above sea level. It launched from a mountain summit where the temperature was 70 degrees above zero and climbed to a high of 5.4 degrees below zero at its peak.
Testifies After Four Years of Kidney Cure Story
Carissie Cellier of New York writes that four years ago he was cured of kidney trouble by Foley's Kidney Remedy after taking two bottles and that the symptoms have not returned. He asserts he remains cured. Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Company sell Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Carissie Cellier
N. Y
G. B. Burhans
Foley
Lemmon
Value shift in whalebone costs 5 per pound noted
Fifty years ago whalebone sold for 35 cents per pound, now about 5 dollars per pound. A single whale can yield around 3000 pounds of this material, highlighting a dramatic change in market value and supply potential.
An Unusual City Lecture on Lew Wallace Ben Hur
An entertaining lecture on Lew Wallace's Ben Hur, illustrated by over 200 views, is set for Tuesday evening September 21 1909 at the M E church under Epworth League. The lecturer will trace the tale from the Three Wise Men to the Crucifixion with authentic oil reproductions and tinting studies. Tickets cost 25 cents and advance buyers receive a ten week Home Herald subscription. Epworth League members will sell tickets.
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Lew Wallace
M. E. Church
Epworth League
William Cullen Burns
Home Herald
Bank of England Salaries Revealed in Payroll Bias
The Bank of England director earns only 10000 dollars annually while about 1300 employees include around 100 women. The first cashier makes nearly twice the director, and the total payroll surpasses 1 million dollars.
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Bank of England
Public Auction of House and Lot in Southwest Washington
Estate sale by public auction without reserve on Saturday September 18 at 2 pm on the premises. Lot No. 1, Block 5, Southwest Washington, corner lot on a good street in a good neighborhood with a fair frame house, barn, outbuildings and small fruits. Terms to be announced at sale or inquire of J. E. Lemmon J. W. Teeter auctioneers.
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Washington
McElhinny Drug Co Announces Zemo Agency
The McElhinney Drug Co. announces the agency for Zemo, a liquid remedy claimed to cure eczema pimples dandruff blackheads and all skin or scalp diseases by destroying the germ causing them. The firm offers proof of remarkable cures and invites customers to inquire.
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McElhinney Drug Co
Zemo
Advice on Remarrying From The Old Codger In Puck
Uncle Totter voices thoughts on remarrying and a handsome young wife. The Old Codger grimly counsels choosing someone who will look well in black, delivering practical, sardonic wit characteristic of Puck.
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Uncle Totterly
Puck
When Bogota Is Dark
The piece notes that water power shortages in Bogota Colombia prevent supplying electric light to both houses and streets, leaving streets dark during certain periods. Public utilities face limitations affecting urban illumination.
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Bogota
Colombia
Parisian Sage Ad Warns of Imitations
An advertisement praises Parisian Sage for dandruff and hair loss treatment and warns buyers to beware of imitations. It claims quick relief in two weeks, guarantees from Lemmon's Pharmacy, and notes the product is made in Buffalo New York with mail order service available.
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United States
Lemmon
America
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Cummins weighs post master pick as pension chief
Senator Cummins faces a tough post master choice for Des Moines and the Iowa Nebraska pension agency. Names include J D McGarraugh Jim Jones and Hugh Pickel, but a veteran soldier from another city may win. The Iowa delegation will decide when Congress reconvenes in December to name the Iowa plums.
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Senator Cummins
L. C. Kurtz
Des Moines
Iowa-Nebraska
W. V. Willcox
Congressman Hull
J. D. McGarraugh
Polk County
Jim Jones
Hugh Pickel
Cummins
Congress
Iowa
Miss Naomi Stewart resumes studies at State University
Exchanged notes from Keota Eagle and Kalona News report Naomi Stewart left for Iowa City yesterday to resume studies at the State University. Also mentions comments from Wellman Advance about Downing's barn sale and Chas Brown selling 31 head of steers to Tom OFlaherty, with buyers from distant areas.
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Naomi Stewart
Iowa City
Keota Eagle
Downing's
Chas. Brown
Tom O'Flaherty
Wellman
Peck sisters visit McVicker home in Keota
The Misses Lucile and Flossie Peck of Washington were Sunday guests at the J. Kk. McVicker home. Keota Eagle. September 16.
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Lucile
Flossie Peck
Washington
J. Kk. McVicker
Keota Eagie
Mrs Jessie Martin Visits Gardners in Wellman
Mrs Jessie Martin and two daughters Hazel and Mildred from Washington visited last week at the homes of Howard and Bruce Gardner in Wellman.
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Jessie Martin
Hazel
Mildred
Washington
Howard
Bruce Gardner
Wellman
Pringle Couple Visit Washington and Oskaloosa Relatives
A. W. Pringle and his wife along with Mrs. Hallie Henness traveled to Washington on Saturday and spent Sunday visiting relatives. Mr. Henness also visited relatives in Oskaloosa.
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A. W. Pringle
Hallie Henness
Washington
Mr. Henness
Oskaloosa
Keota Eagle
Kansan Plans New Home In Robstown Area
Lee E. Myer of Fairview Kansas will settle in the Robstown Driscoll pasture after purchasing 120 acres from Geo H Paul Co last March. He is unloading a carload of furniture and will immediately begin land improvements to establish a permanent settlement.
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Lee E. Myer
Fairview
Kansas
Mr. Myers
Geo. H. Paul Co
Robstown
Driscoll
Corpus Christi
Miss Georgia Schreckengast Enters Iowa Wesleyan
Burlington Hawkeye reports Miss Georgia Schreckengast has entered Iowa Wesleyan in Mt. Pleasant. Several Burlington youths will attend the Mt. Pleasant institution next year.
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Georgia Schreckengast
Iowa Wesleyan
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Lloyd Kenner Seeks Interurban Route to Iowa City
Lloyd Kenner visited relatives in Washington over Sunday and shows strong interest in an interurban railway. He believes a Washington to Iowa City line would be profitable, per the Keota Eagle. Also noted is Charles Winter selling Nebraska property.
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Lloyd Kenner
Washigton
Lloyd
Washington
Iowa City
Miller clan in corrected car swap dispute
The Mt. Pleasant Free Press corrects the Winfield Beacon, stating Alex Miller and his wife and siblings traveled in a car from Washington Saturday evening and did not trade a bicycle for a vehicle with thirty cents. The correction adjusts the amount to forty cents and urges fairness.
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Alex Miller
Big Sis
Little Sis
Washington
Carrie Nation
Winfield Beacon
Beacon
Mt. Pleasant
Uncle Dan Shaver visits Washington poor farm
Uncle Dan Shaver spoke with superintendent Frank Beatty at the Washington poor farm and was asked if he knew of anyone in need. The exchange touched on local welfare and assistance needs observed around town.
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Dan Shaver
Washington
Frank Beatty
Dan
Beatty
Wellman
Why He Looked Harrassed
A hungry hobo explains his hunted look as he moves from place to place under police accounts. A kind lady offers him food and expresses pity, noting the man’s distress and lack of marriage. The dialogue captures urban hardship and scrutiny of vagrants.
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H. H
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Classified Service
Health and Beauty Aid
J. W. Teeter
Kalona News
Chas. Winter
Nebraska
Tion
Stein-Bloch and
Kuppenheimer
Sol Rich & Co
Kuppenbeis
Hay
Iealth
Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Harfina
Xin
Lemmon’s Pharmacy
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