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THE BEE: OMAHA, MONDAY, JUNE ' 3, 1918. jiM'liill1!: j.';L,:i;;iii;'.i Answering a lions nn o jl ran Workers led. f02T i Hi 1 - ' i i 3! Boyles College Graduates Qualify for Government Positions in Military and Civil Service Scores of Them Now in the ServiceA Few Have Time to Tell What This Omaha Educa- ... A tional Institution Has Done to Help Fit Them for Their Responsible Positions. Boyles College Offers Intensive Training Course Continuing All Summer to Meet Grave Demand for Wartime Workers H. B. BOYLES, Pres. YU HEN our country entered the war, one of the most urgent appeals ' . ' ' made was for help in added civil service positions created through that emergency. Boyles College graduates volunteered heartily and nearly every one of those making application was accepted by reason of thorough commercial training. In every branch of service where trained minds are needed, will be found graduates of this college, and there come to us letters from every corner of the globe, written by for mer students, and giving this institution a large share of the creditior successes won. " ' And more Boyles graduates are filling gaps in commercial insti tutions right here at home, vacancies caused by those leaving as volun teers either for civil or military service. Will you match the energy of these young people by preparing to do your bit, too, as a stenographer, bookkeeper, accountant or telegrapher, the demand for which is grow ing to serious proportions? A Few of Those in Service Who Have Been Heard From i i Mr, F, W. Meis, Jr., who has recently been accepted in the Balloon School in the Reserve for Officer's Train ing, says: "I have always recommended Boyles Col lege very highly and will continue to do so, not be-, cause you have favored me as you did but because I re ceived my first business training and consider my ability and , good fortune Jn the business world through the foundation laid at' your college." ( , Paul Manhart, Washing ton, D. C, writes: "Itfrnay be of interest toyM to know that, althjwijn having re ceived yrfly appointment here asft Clerk only about two , weeks ago, I was enabled to utilize my stenography in taking a position here in the War Department, as a stenographer." I I I I I I I I Elsie E. M,of fitt, Washing ton. J).Q.i says: "As a re tsm of the thorough prepa ration which I received from Boyles College have secured a position as Government Stenographer ' and am now enjoying" the privilege of living in ' Washington, the most beautiful and interest ing city in the United States." Mr. J. J. Kocarnik, Great Lakes Naval Training Sta tion says: "Thetelegraphy which I took up in Boyles College, helped me consider ably in' getting my first class wireless operator's rating, as both codes are required. We have made several fine trips, including all the lakes. I ex pect to go on salt wjater soon as wireless men are needed. ONE EXAMPLE OF A CALL QUICKLY FILLED !yta College OMAHA. NEB. COUNCIL BLUFFS. IA. Mr. F. G. Condict, Ensign, U. S. N. Recruiting Station, 600 Paxton Block, Omaha, Nebraska. My Dear Sir: Following herewith, a list of ten young men, with their addresses, who have recently attended our Tele graph School. . J. - J. Kocarnik, etr of Herman Greenwood, Duncan, Boyle College, Omaha. Neb. 1 Jacob .Roubal. AM., Neb. Ci" Htdulund' Atl,nta- Frank Splrk, Wilbur. Neb. j, 'Marlaek, 201 P fit, H. B. Duncan, Roekport, Mo. South Side, City. George Madaen, Kellogg, la. Loula Robertaon, Richland, ' Richard Neville, Stuart, la. Neb. This in compliance with your letter of August 23d and my answer thereto of August 29th.- I am advised by our Telegraph Chief that thre of our students have recently-been accepted-in Wire less Service of the Government. ? Their names are: Ernest Frans, Willis Taylor and C. L. Lander. Assuring you that we consider it a privilege to give you all theaid that is in our power, I am HBB-RGY Yours sincerely, (Signed) , H. B. BOYLES, President Every One A Graduate of Boyles College Telegraph Department U. S. NAVY RECRUITING STATION Paxton Bldg., 16th and Farnam Stt. Omaha, Nobruka. May 4th, 1918. Boyles College, 18th and Harney Sts., Omaha, Nebraska. Gentlemen: I want to thank yon for your aid, through news paper advertising, and in other ways, in helping the Navy in its drive for recruits. The number of recruits has been almost doubled since this display advertising began. As a conse quence we are beginning to hold our own with other cities where a greater amount of advertising was done. So you can see how important this has been to the Navy here. Your name has been placed on our honor list, and is being inscribed in our Book of Navy Patriots, au thorized to be kept in this station forever. Very sincerely yours, (Signed) F. G. CONDICT, Ensign tt S. N. R. F. Recruiting Officer. FGCJCH Mr. Richard C. Sweet is a fine example of what Boyles training will do for one. He has been rapidly promoted in government service, final ly being appointed secretary to Secretary of State Lan sing, a position he has satis factorily filled smce the be ginning of the war. Miss Agnes Vopat, a re cent Boyles College gradu ate, without further special preparation, passed the Civil Service examinations with a high grade and was assigned to the Risk Department, In surance Branch of the U. S. Government, Washington, D. C. 151 students were enrolled in Boyles College last year. In the present emergency, and under our system of intensive training, we are 1 prepared to accept aouDie tms numDer tms year, w e ao mis in order to carry out as fully as possible.requests made upon us by the Government. Thomas Gentleman,. 19 years old and one of the youngest men in the diplo matic service, has been ap pointed a secretary in the American Legation at Paris. He took the commercial and shorthand course at Boyles College. r Royal Kessler finished the Civil Service Course here some months ago and took the Government examina tions, passing with a high grade. He has recently been appointed to a position in the Omaha postoffice. JohnHiggins, who took much of his course, in Boyles College Night School, will accompany Dr. Stokes with a Base Hospital to France as a stenographer. F. P. Kirkendall, a recent student of Boyles College Telegraph Department, has passed his examinations, and is now in the Government Signal Service. I l I Two Interesting Dispatches IT is the patriotic duty of citizens who have a knowledge of shorthand and typewriting to use it where it will be of the most value to the Government in the present emergency." John A. Mcllhenny, President U. S. Civil Service Commission. "If the Secretary of War or the Navy doe3 not answer-your letter promptly, don't get sore. Chances are he can't1 get a stenographer. Says an official announcement, apologizing: ' "Frequently an executive must hold letters on his desk three or four days before the stenographers can take his reply. The Government does not lack courteous or good intentions, but it does lack stenographers, and a thousand or two would oil the war machinery considerably." ' A Civil Service Commissioner writes: "Students just starting a course of study may be informed that there is now practically no limit to the num ber of stenographers and typewriters the Government needs. The Commis sion will appreciate your assistance in bringing this need of the Govern ment to the attention of possible applicants." ' (Salaries of beginning stenographers, $1,000 to $1,200 a year, with ex cellent opportunity for advancement.) . Commercial Courses for Your Selection Business Course. ''. ': Salesmanship Course. Private Secretarial Course. , Telegraphy Course. Complete Commercial Course. 'Normal and Professional Penman Civil Service Branches. ship Course. ' Stenographic Course. y v Preparatory and English Branches. Both Day and Evening Classes - 12$-page Year Book outlines courses in detail, tells how others have succeeded, tells you how to succeed. Your copy awaits you SEND FOR IT NOW IT'S FREE! America's Commerce Will Have Boyles. Co " Choose an : Acer ecfited 'School t y . I I I liege H. B. BOYLES, Pres. C - - Council Bluffs, la. Phone 576 Omaha, NebM Phone Doug. 1565 You Can Enter Any Day. No Day is Better Than Today NOW I S i! PartIn m&hpW Setting ' fNlUWt The World W J m J . wa,You fiiJi a Do 7 If if1 i" Answer I f I I : ill) J jn J ' r ' 'i mm ".