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While appointment from the ranks to commissioned grade is not without precedent in peace times, the rise of Lieuts. Rixey and Kautz is unusual. Sons of commissioned officers rarely enter the service with the rank of private, and still more rarely are two Starting at the bottom of the ladâ€" der eighteen months.ago, they were selected. after competition with a large number of other enlisted: men toâ€" attend the Candidates‘ school at Washington, winning their commisâ€" sions after a thorough cqurse of study. ..‘ tired, former sur:eoi'genefil of the navy. Lieutenant Kautz is a son of Cag_taip_ AmtiuAKaiutz of the navy. Two examples of the opportunities of the service was called to the atâ€" tention of the Chicago office in the promotion from ranks of Presley M. Rixey, Jr. and Austin Kautz, Jr. to lieutenants. Lieut. Rixey is a son of Lieut. Colonel P. M. Rixey, U. S. Maâ€" rine corps, and a grandson of Rear Admiral P. M. Rixey, U. 8. N., reâ€" Launching a drive for recruits, the United States Marine Corps is reachâ€" ing out for select men who will take advantage of the opportunities of the service, it was announced recently by First Lieut. George D. Hamilton, offiâ€" cer in charge of the Chicago Recruitâ€" ing office. Cites Examples of Rapid Promoâ€" tion From Ranks; Apply to MARINE CORPS 18 such men graduated as lieutenants SEEKING RECRUITS| from the same class, Members of the is of immediate interest to the giver of gifts and to the housewife, due to its rare refinement, typical design, utmost utility, lasting service and moderate price. A wide variety of these pieces is now being displayedâ€"we invite you to drop in at either address and enjoy the charm and beauty of the full exhibit. f + wmeberine Real English Sheffield ipp & Coburn Co. 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Physical examinations will be held in this city prior to deéparture NORTHWESTERN HAS NEW SAFETY DEVICE Marine corps also have an opportuniâ€" ty to enter the Naval academy at Anâ€" napolis direct from the ranks without obtaining anâ€" appointment from & United States congressman. that the postmaster in this city has been appointed a recruiting officer for Lieutenant Hamilton â€"announces yius on oar as an ue mn on un us on un ue ns un as ue un se on n me ut me ts w with a soft toned whistle T speed reaches 67. miles an hour, this signal is not obeyed, the br mmtohnfiunymu.d when speed reaches 70 miles an hour. . 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