Bell System Annual Accounting Shows Growth in Stations and Wires
Theodore N. Vail introduces the annual report of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company detailing 4,364,629 Bell stations, up from 3,839,000, with 1,103,144 toll and exchange lines. Total Bell wire mileage reaches 9,830,718 as plant additions exceed 26 million dollars, and maintenance consumes about 39.7 million. The report notes increased permanence of the plant due to more copper wiring, underground conduits, and cables.
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Bell System Report Highlights Consolidation and Growth
The Bell system report notes strong earnings and a larger surplus with net income rising for the year. It emphasizes centralized control linking over 4 million subscribers, expanding interconnection with independents, and rising shareholder numbers amid continued investments in long distance and central office equipment.
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsement and Local Commerce Loyalty
A collage of old advertisements and letters praising Dean's Kidney Pills from Mrs. CL. Werts of Lawrence Kansas, with notes on newspaper loyalty and local merchants. Also mentions Ely's Dream Balm and a pawned casual for a wide range of items and shifts in Lawrence business.
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Emporia Gazette
Outing Magazine April features travel and nature pieces
The April issue highlights Edward Hungerford's Building a Railroad and Rebuilding, plus Dillon Wallace's Western Mexico travel tale Beyond The Mexican Sierras. It includes True Yarns and Tales of the Trail by Dan Beard, Everybody's Vegetable Garden tips by E P Powell, Bird Photography tricks by Herbert K Job, and Shooting summaries by Isaac N Ford. Hampered by Hopalong Cassidy stories Munford and Harlan's Finish.
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Edward Hungerford
Dillon Wallace
Mexico
Mexican Sierras
Dan Beard
E. P. Powell
Herbert K. Job
Isaac N. Ford
Munford
Frank L. Packard
Clarence E. Mulford
Harlan
Hopalong Cassidy
Gingerbread Recipe Note From Obscure Text
A fragmented recipe mentions gingerbread and suggests steps like mixing and heating. The readable fragments reference ingredients and measurements in an unclear order, with garbled phrases and partial guidance on stirring and boiling. No clear author or title beyond scattered mentions.
Recollection of Darwin by Beyich in a quiet family visit
The narrator recalls a visit by Beyich to Darwin with vivid images of a tall man in a black cloak and slave hat, the “Sandwalk” path, and the benevolent host guiding children at a table. The scene blends memory with sensory details of the house, bees, and a bustling family gathering that left a lasting impression.
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Darwin
Jolis Dullier
Leenard
Puraa
No-Drip Cafes Strainer Coupon Prompts Laughable Offer
A quirky 24 cent silvered No-Drip Cafes Strainer Coupon is advertised within a Dr. Sion p's Heart Culive package. The odd coupon boasts its own comic caps and claims the best irritation yet, sold by W. AL Guenthor.
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Anta and Hack Tavers Carriage Service Notice
An old style notice describes carriage painting and trim work connected to bundles and a firm named Eraneista and Todd. It references a phone listing MELSLd Vermont street and notes AH orders answered promptly.
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