Electric Show in Coliseum Highlights Modern Home Devices
Chicago reports the fourth annual Electrical show opening in the Coliseum for two weeks. Exhibits showcase progress in electric light heat and power with many new devices including electrical cooking. Demonstrations promise morning meals in eight minutes and broad uses of electric motors at home factory store and on ships. Also notes practical and novel appliances along with laundry sanitary and housekeeping aids. The piece ends with an ad for Foley's Kidney Remedy warning about kidney and bladder disorders.
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Chicago
Edison
Public Service Patience in Rail and Postal Offices
Long readers reflect on public servants facing rude questions and delays in rail offices and post offices. Agents, clerks, and stamp men endure impolite customers, rising rates confusion, and constant interruptions, yet strive to remain polite under pressure. The piece contrasts railroad staff with Uncle Sam workers and notes the toll of routine service on patience.
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Bloomington
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department
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Exhibt
Foley
Bright
H. J. Moogk
Wmh. F. Jungkune
Ayer
Freeport
Illinois
Wisconsin
Koenig Furniture Co
Kuehner Bros
A. H. Tempel Sons
Burrell Bros
A. O. Best
F. A. Schulz
Frank Lohr
G. F. Eichhorn
Pianos
Allington’s Music Store
Hlroad and Post Office
Glerks
Ter
Bettie
H. Rohkar
J. Billerbeck
Dollmeyer
Wm. O. Wright
Co. E
W. Clothing House
Wachlin
Pfeiffer Bros
C. A. McNamara
Robert Luecke Winslow
Co. Bokemeier
Kaney
Carpets and Rugs
Kuehner Bros. , Duer & Foll
F. A. Read Beemners
Borchers
Wm. Walton Nephews
C. H. Little c& Co
Joseph Emmert
A. J. Robson
E. A. Blast Duer
Foll Huss
Kinley
F. A
G. A. Rogers Stukenberg
Borders
Wm. Walton Nephews Williams
Beckmire
Carter Bros
Freeport Hardware Co
Steffen
Seyfarth Weiss ¢& Co
E. Bengston Emerick, Barrett@ Co
Carter Bros. Koenig Furniture Co
Steffens, Seyfarth Weiss @ Co
Seitz
Geo. Schmelzle Jno
Schwarz @ Sons
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