Facts and figures on your telephone
Edwin F. Hill explains global telephone growth with America leading in development. As of January 1, 1928 the world had 30,999,304 telephones, US 18,522,767 and Europe 8,623,407. The 1927 increase totaled 1,583,743 with private ownership at 69 percent. The US density reached 158 telephones per 100 people, far above Europe and world averages. Canada closely followed at 13.2 per 100.
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America
Europe
North America
United States
Canada
British Papers Adopt Telephotograph System Across Cities
British Post Office has launched telephotograph service for a major London newspaper with transmitting gear in Manchester and London and a receiving unit in Glasgow. Officials say demand prompts two way operation expansion. since 1925 the Bell system has offered picture transmission across major US cities.
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British Post Office
London
Manchester
Glasgow
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Great Britain
United States
Bell Telephone System
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Western Electric Company
White House Number Now National 1414
The White House telephone number has shifted to National 1414 connecting the White House in Washington with the nationwide system. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company planned a duel line upgrade to accommodate increased trunk lines for the executive offices and private branch exchange.
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White House
Washington
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Prade
First Straw Hats Originated in Eleventh Century
Old straw hats were first worn in the eleventh century with mush reon brings and round tops trimmed in colored materials. A finish ing button later evolved into a peak, shaping early straw headgear.
Volcanic Dust Evidence Found Near State College
New geologic findings by Prof. G. A. Bontne indicate at least six volcanic eruptions deposited dust across Pennsylvania. The limestone formations near State College hold clues to these ancient events, shedding light on the region’s geological history.
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Pennsylvania
State College
G. A. Bontne
Misunderstandings across the universe cited in verse
A fragmentary verse reflection notes that pure famine and fruitful pestilence cannot equal the evils and diversity of troubles caused by misunderstandings spreading through the universe, attributed to Ruthleres.
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de- Ruthleres
Design for Small Cottage Showcases Real Spirit of Home
A detailed note by William A. Radford advises buyers to choose a homesite before a plan and to secure a plan that fits the lot. It describes a compact 20 by 26 foot cottage with a six-room layout, two-story stair passage, and practical aims for cost and livability.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Percy House
Flying telephone booth links air and shore telephones
Report from Hadley Field New Jersey and London details Bell Laboratories engineers testing in-flight conversations from 2000 feet above ground. Newspaper man John O'Donnell demonstrates airborne talking to New York, while the Leviathan steamship nears outfitted transmitter receiver for shore to ship calls on Atlantic routes.
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Hadley Flying Field
N. J
London
Bell Telephone Laboratories
John O'Donnell
Labora
New York
Circle
Bell Laboratories
Atchison Merchant to Advertise After 22 Years
After long deliberation an Atchison merchant will begin advertising, with notices to be signed by the sheriff as reported by the Atchison Globe.
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Atchison
Atchison Globe
Gold Mines on Rand Face Draining Ore Reserves
The 43 largest gold mines on the Rand process nearly 20 million tons of ore yearly but output is shrinking and may drop to a fifth of today’s level in about 15 years.
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Rand
Public Sale At Vander Meulen Poultry Park Near Union Grove
Forced to relocate due to health, J Wall offers personal property and real estate at public auction on Monday August 12 1929 starting at noon. Items include horse and Guernsey cow with calf, poultry equipment and feeds, tools, furniture, appliances, a 1927 Ford Roadster, 1929 Pontine Cabriolet, and a 65 acre Vander Meulen Poultry Park with multiple brooders and outbuildings. Real estate sale details and terms to be announced sale day.
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J Wall
Vaner Mealen Poultry Bparm
Union Grove
Hog Creek Road
Vander Meulen
They pay you to read and trust advertisements
Advertisements in this newspaper inform readers where to find goods, compare merits, and ensure value. They pay you in money, satisfaction, and information by highlighting products, prices, and new designs. Well-informed people read ads to stay posted and avoid poor quality.
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