Bell system notes strong growth in 1909 activity
President Theodore N. Vail reports Bell system gains in stations to 4,364,629, wire mileage to 9,830,718, and daily calls averaging 15,163,000. Capital outlays total $26,637,200 for exchanges toll lines and buildings with net earnings rising by $7,009,500 and dividends of $21,338,100. The report emphasizes consolidation, central administration, and public relations efforts across 70,000 shareholders and 4,000,000 subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell System
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bell Companies
Associated Companies
Associated
Western Electric Company
Vail
Bell
Cuban Professor Recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy
Prof. H A Howell of Havana Cuba testifies that Chamberlains Cough Remedy saved his sick baby after a severe cold. He credits prompt relief and full recovery within days and urges continued use. Sold by H R Palmer and Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith and Bro E C McEvoy L P Canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Howell
Havana
Cuba
Chamberlain
Prof
Howell
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
L. P. Canning
Texas Golf Tournament Opens In Galveston
The fourth annual Texas Golf Association championship began at the Galveston club with top Texas clubs in attendance. Play started at 8 20 a m for the qualifying round as the event runs through the week and promises keen competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Galveston
Southwest
Texas Golf Association
Ringling Brothers Big Circus Opens in Madison Square Garden
The Ringling brothers opened their grand circus in Madison Square Garden in New York, marking a major milestone after absorbing Barnum & Bailey and Sells-Fotso show. The move unites premier entertainment under one banner as the circus plans a three week New York run before summer tour.
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Ringling Brothers
New York
Tentec
Madison Squire Garden
New York City
Jarnim & Bailey Mindeemene
Midison Square Garden
Wisconsin
Barnum & Bailey
Ringling
Roy Eheovwin
Ringling Circus
Barabou
Wis
Bridgeport
Near Death in Big Pond by Ida Soper's Cure Claim
Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recounts a near fatal lung ailment and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with a permanent recovery after years of suffering. She lists coughs colds bronchial issues and suggests a trial bottle is free with guaranteed sale by local stores.
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Big Pond
Ida Soper
W. J. Smith & Bro
H. R. Palner & Sons
Marathon Race Set in Portland Northwest Indoor Debut
Arrangements completed for the first big indoor marathon in the Northwest to be run tomorrow night at the Oriental building, Fair Grounds. The event is under the Pacific Northwest Association of the A A U with entrants from San Francisco Seattle and local runners.
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Portland
Ore
Mareh Oh
Northwest
Oriental Building
Fair Grounds
Pacific Northwest Association of the
San Francisco
Seattle
Advertised Chamberlains Colic Remedy Meets Claims
Reader H E Howe of Highland Wisconsin testifies that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy performed as advertised with his family reporting good results in summer complaints. Available from H R Palmer & Sons Orr Drug Co W J Smith & Bro E C McEvoy and P Canning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Howe
the Press
Highland
Wis
H. R. Palmer & Sons
Orr Drug Co
W. J. Smith & Bro
E. C. McEvoy
P. Canning
Texas State Sunday School convention opens in Fort Worth
The thirty fourth annual Texas State Sunday School association meeting begins in Fort Worth at the First Methodist Church with Dr. George W. Truett delivering the opening address. Delegates from every county attend as sessions schedule nominational day, census of Fort Worth, missionary mass meeting, and special revival services through Monday.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Texas State Sunday School Association
First Methodist Church
George W. Truett
Dallas
Convention
William Ve Wogan
Religious Author Endorses Foley's Kidney Remedy
Rev. Joseph H. Fesperman of Salia bury North Carolina, author of several books, describes years of kidney trouble followed by a severe winter attack. After taking Foley's Kidney Remedy, pain eased, ceased, and urine returned to normal. He recommends the remedy. Sold by all druggists.
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Joseph H. Fesperman
Saliabury
N. C
Foley
O11
World's Championship Pool Match Opens in Chicago
Two top 15-ball pool players Thomas Maeston the reigning champ and Charles Weston of Pittsburg begin a three night world championship contest at Massey's academy. The winner must pocket 600 balls with 200 per night, and a championship emblem is offered by a billiard firm.
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Chicago
Massey’s Academy
Thomas Maeston
Charles Weston
Pittsburg
Maeston
Weston
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed
The text urges readers to choose Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, claiming it costs no more, is safe, has no harmful drugs, and cures obstinate coughs. It cautions against experimenting with health and promotes purchasing from druggists.
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Foley
Mystery Woman Named in Cleveland Kidnaping Case
Cleveland March 25 a woman detained on suspicion in the Willie Whitla kidnapping is described by Willie Whitla as the nurse who cared for him and as the wife of James H Boyle. Police. Boyle and the woman are alleged conspirators in the ransom plot that moved the boy from Sharon Pennsylvania to Cleveland and Ashtabula before delivery of the ransom.
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Cleveland, Oho
Willie Whitla
James JH. Boyle
Willie Whitha
Mrs. Boyle
Boyle
Denver
J. P. Whitla
Willie
Whitl
Willie Whith
Cleveland
Sharon
Wlp. Whitle
James H. Boyle
Ashtabula
East End
Willleeleo
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and certification notice
An 19th century style ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinnan Marvin and others, it claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials offered free and price five cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
BF. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
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Athens
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Southern Mutual Insurance
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W. A. Mallory
Winterville
Sarnett
J. W. Tuck & CO
Clayton St
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Tack
Georgia Railroad
Ya & Erbe M’tg Co
Bre
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