Government Seeks Stenographers for War Effort Training Urged
A letter from the Civil Service Commission promotes stenography and typewriter training to fill extensive wartime clerical posts. Examinations are held weekly in 400 cities for men and women, with starting salaries from 900 to 1200 dollars yearly. Tyler Commercial College in Texas is highlighted as a premier preparer.
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Sam
Washington
D. C
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Commission
John A. McIlhenny
Pres
Civil Service Com
Uncle Sam
Tex
British expert lauds railroads of United States
English railway authority W M Acworth told the Newlands committee that the United States faces a railway crisis due to rising operating costs and regulation. He urged higher freight rates and a centralized regulatory body, arguing government ownership undermines efficiency except in Prussia. He cited Texas vs New South Wales to illustrate private lines’ superior service and lower costs.
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United States
Washington
W. M. Acworth
England
Newlands Joint Committee On Interstate Commerce
London
Acworth
Acworthy
Fundamentaal
Mr. Acworth
Australia
Switzerland
France
Belgium
Italy
Prussia
New South Wales
Texas
Favorite Prescription Statutes Woman's Health Cure
Advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female complaints and weakness. It claims to regulate and promote proper functions, build vigor, and support mother and child, touting it as a potent tonic and nervine made from glyceric plant extracts with no alcohol.
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Cardus
Cardui
Pierce
Crs
Miss Leggett Soprano with Hinshaw Conservatory Party
Ferol OnnoLee Leggett named as soprano of the Hinshaw Conservatory Party. Her celebrated voice strengthens the company as a foundation member in an enviable operatic position.
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Miss Leggett
Hinshaw Conservatory
Burt M. Gotshall Star of Apollo Male Quartet
Burt M Gotshall, second tenor of the Apollo Male Quartet, has performed in nearly every state and serves as accompanist as well as a soloist, promising many happy moments in the program.
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Gotshall
Apollo Maie
Norine Man High Lone Star Ladies Trio Soloist
Mrs High possesses a mezzo-soprano voice of unusual tone quality. Her singing pleases music lovers and draws applause. She is the Lone Star Ladies Trio soloist and will perform on the second day of the Chautauqua program.
Kennard Barradell Concert Experience Highlighted
Kennard Barradell a tenor and director of the Hinshaw Conservatory Party has wide operatic experience as a singer stage manager and musical coach. He has sung with the Aborn Opera Company the Hinshaw Opera Company and the College Theater Opera Company in Chicago. He specializes in a distinctive and amusing song style beyond traditional operatic repertoire.
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Mr. Barradell
Hinshaw Conservatory Party
Tie
Aborn Opera Company
Hinshaw Opera Company
College Theater Opera Company
Chicago
Sloans Liniment Relief for Muscle Aches Ad 25c
An advertisement promises quick relief from muscle soreness and stiffness from strain. It highlights easy application, clean liquid formula that does not stain skin, and claims effective relief for rheumatism gout lumbago grippe bruises backache and other external pains priced at 25 cents from your druggist.
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Sloans Liniment
Cotton Belt Time Tables East No. 2 West Bound Details
Railroad time table fragment lists Cotton Belt schedule East No. 2 and West Bound departures with times 9:50 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Readable fragments indicate arrival and departure sequence for the era.
Sheriff Sale In Grayson County Texas 1917
The State of Texas Grayson County sheriff announces a tax sale under a 1917 court judgment against Maggie St John. On June 5 at the Grayson County Courthouse Sherman the property lots 12 and 18 in block 7 Spearman’s Addition Whitewright may be sold to satisfy taxes and costs with redemption rights for two years. Proceeds apply to the judgment with any remainder to law. T. W. Roberts Sheriff.
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15Th District Court
Grayson County
Texas
State of Texas
Maggie St. John
Court House
Grayson
Sherman
State of
Spearman
Whitewright
T. W. Roberts
W. S. Reeves
P. J. Pierce & Soda Fountain Service Review
Local ad asserts our soda fountain service is 4s or better than competing venues. The note promotes P. J. Pierce as the provider offering high quality beverages and quick service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Pierce & Son
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Luxor
McKinsey & Sears
Dray Line
Telephone
Lloyd Beheler
Uates
Laues
Congress Committee
Ferol Onnolee Leggett
Burt M. Gotshall
Norine Man High
Kennard Barradell
A. Y. Creager & Co
A. Y. Creager
F. W. Creager
Lal Vals
Interurban
Dallas
Waco
Denison
Cotton Belt
East
Sheriff’s Sale
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