Modernizing program for Greencastle Telephone Co
Since acquiring Greencastle Telephone Co a year ago the Max Hosen interests begun a modernization drive. Underground conduits and cable are under construction on Locust Indiana and Washington streets replacing poles. New exchange equipment and expanded individual lines aim to boost service quality while work continues, with manager H B Walls promising rapid progress toward a modern efficient system.
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Greencastle Telephone Company
Max Hosen
Greencastle
Locust Street
Indiana Street
Washington Street
H. B. Walls
Company Opens Exchange for Visitor Tours
Mr Walls explains the telephone exchange welcomes visitors and that staff gladly give tours and explanations of the equipment and its operation.
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Volved
Walls
Exchange
See Battle of 1928 to Maintain Our Prosperity
Symposium by the National Association of Manufacturers presents a general view of 1928 prospects. Industry faces keen competition but overall production and profits are expected to stay near 1927 levels.
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National Association OF Manufacturers
New York
American Industry Committee
Comii
Mse
Forecast Narrative for 1928 Weather By Patent Medicine Forecaster
The article reviews a 1928 weather calendar from a patent medicine house forecaster. It predicts a mild rest of winter with rain and fog, cold waves in January and early February, then chilly wet weather, followed by a milder March. Spring warms by late March, with April sporadic storms and a favorable May to June for crops, and hot July and August with generally fair September except one storm.
College Education Worth 72000 Says Chicago Man
Otto Y Lehnering president of Baby Ruth Candy Company argues a college education adds about 1200 percent return on 6000 tuition. He cites higher lifetime earnings for college graduates 150000 versus 78000 for high school graduates, stressing business value in specialization and scientific management.
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Otto Y. Lehnering
Baby Ruth Candy Company
University of Chicago
Schnering
1928 Weather Calendar Outlook Expected Severe Cold
The forecast outlines October rough weather giving way to Indian summer conditions into November, followed by severe cold and snow for Christmas. December is expected to bring rough cold waves and abundant snow, per the 1928 weather calendar.
New Series Pontiac Six Preview From Oakland
Oakland Motor Car Company plans to unveil a New Series Pontiac Six around January 7 at the New York Auto Show. The car will keep the base price, gain a more powerful engine without larger displacement, and feature four wheel brakes and advanced heat cooling. Body lines may change with two current types replaced by newer models.
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Oakland Motor Car Company
Oakland
Oakland Motor Company
New York
Pontiac
New York Cabbage Prices Fall To Four Dollars A Ton
Western New York cabbage prices collapsed as the crop reached a record size with shippers offering $3 to $4 per ton. Farmers expanded plantings hoping for better returns while hundreds of tons await demand and many will be used as fertilizer into spring.
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New York
International News Service
CHILI
N. Y
Brazil Lawyers Form a Merger in Western Indiana
In Brazil Indiana on January 2, Harvey L. Fisher will join the law firm Rawley & Baumunk, forming Raley Baumunk & Fisher. Fisher, a 14 year Clay County bar member, formerly prosecuting attorney and county pauper attorney, strengthens the firm as a leading Western Indiana legal combination.
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Brazil
Ind
Harvey L. Fisher
Rawley & Baumunk
Raley, Baumunk & Fisher
Clay
Fisher
Indiana
American Prosperity Widely Shared Says Schwab
Charles M Schwab chairman of Bethlehem Steel Corp says America enjoys widespread prosperity and demands more growth. He notes high wages full employment for most and farmer prosperity while predicting further progress in distribution and selling to sustain the boom.
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Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
America
Bethleham Steel Corporation
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