Ball System structure shaped by decentralized ownership
The aging Bell System history shows a capital structure where stock is broadly held by 675,000 shareholders, with no single owner controlling more than a tiny share. The text traces the system back to its early telephone days, noting the long-standing balance between the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Bell companies, while highlighting the role of regional laboratories and the Western, Southwestern divisions in the broader enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syston
Wales
Bowen
Erin
Beas Becu
Talepone & Telegraph
Pany
Pares
Em Bell Laboratiies
Health officials urge clean safe milk during hot weather
Austin Aug 12 Governor Allred backs stronger week long push for wholesome milk. Dr John W state health officer calls for improved methods to predict quality, insisting on cleanliness temperature and careful testing to prevent diseases like tuberculosis typhoid fever scarlet fever and septic sore throat. Emphasis on protecting infants and public health as perishable milk risks rise in heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Allred
John W
Public sale notice brief and unclear text
Notice of a sale item with partial details. The readable parts mention a price around 10 000 and a location near a public school area. Names and precise facts are missing, making specifics uncertain.
News from Garnersville Special Cor dent
Local notes from Garnersville highlight visits by Mrs Ed Cunningham and baby from Dallas, Mrs Mario Harris to Waco for work, and multiple relatives from Walnut Springs Meridian and Athens visiting churches, family gatherings, and revival closings led by Rev David Irvin. The piece notes community faith, social visits, and upcoming events at Meridian and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cunningham
Dallas
Walter Williams
Mario Harris
Waco
Will Williams
Wally Mills
Martin Fields
Hillsboro
Arnold Guston
Fort Worth
TJ. Rhoden
Bill Conrad
Toots Ringer
China Springs
Fred Bushy
Arnold Spitzer
M College
Elmo Cook
Hetty
Rannele County
A. C
David Irvin
Meridian
Irvin
Ollie May
Conger
Walnut Springs
Mildred Kettler
Clie Ray
Sinaible
Mia
Nan J. Mangold
Ernestine
Billie
Garneravile
Frank Gandy
Herman Hanna
Barbecued Meat Special at Gloft's Market
Barbecued meat advertised as the best you ever ate available by pre order on Wednesdays and Saturdays at Gloft's Market. The note invites customers to place their orders for the weekly barbecue offerings.
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Fe Gloft's Market
National Guard Company Camp Notes and Ceremonies
The text describes a National Guard company camp routine with wakefulness at 6:15, work including lectures and instructions, retreats, meals, and evening activities like games and radios. It highlights reviews, parades, guard ceremonies, and awards such as medals and cups for undefeated fighters. Lt Hilmore C Canuteson leads as Adjutant Battalion Commander with Major William H Martin present. Major Martin delivers a talk on food preparation and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tharu Tite
Gami
Hilmore C. Canuteson
Canuteson
Wiliam H. Martin
Brandt
Beaumont
Elemore C Canuteson
Hays
Owens
Wentley
Ast
Ba. Hilgi Co
Martin
Hilga. Co
Avon
Wtvnel
Coad
Hume
Ile
Sto
George Hopson
Fragmentary Lat. Bn. Higa. Co Proud Message
The readable portion shows a military unit, Lat. Bn. Higa. Co, sending a brief greeting or report. Names read Jamon A Hane, Pub, OMcur, suggesting a staff role. The text ends abruptly with “good day” and a reference to Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn. Higa. Co
Jamon A
Millions of dead fish wash ashore in Matagorda area
Bay City reports millions of fish washed ashore along Matagorda Bay and Matagorda Peninsula in a 20 mile stretch. No redfish were found. Fishermen attribute the event to fresh water from swollen streams. It is the first large-scale washup in the area, with similar reports elsewhere like Padre Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay City
Matagorda Bay
Matagonta Peninsula
Padre Island
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Southwestern Bell Telephone CO
Department OF Health
Berd
Moraet
Garnersville
Dent
Dr. Gillapic Building
Robert F. Cherry
Clifton A
National Guardamen
Matagorda
London
Banc
Cuitton Texas
J. T. Hill Drag Line
Tranator
Glitton
Texan
Clifton
CISCO
DuBlIn
LA France Beauty Shop
Inez Larsen
Agel
Batti
Cael Mao
CO Construction
Rea
Chevrolet
Lice
Standefer Chevrolet Company
Clinton, Texas
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