British and American telephone systems split by privatized vs official control
A Kansas City Star summary discusses the London Daily Mail critique of AT&T and Britain’s Post Office phone service. It notes Americans enjoy over 14 phones per 100 people versus under 3 in Britain, argues private vs public ownership explains coverage and efficiency disparities, and calls for denationalizing public services. It also mentions a separate item on simplified spelling promoted by Columbia University’s board and a request for public support.
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American Telephone & Telegraph Company
London Daily Mail
United States
United Kingdom
Post Office Department
America
Great Britain
England
Europe
Trustees
Columbia University
Det
Henry Gallup Plaine
New York
Bord
Reporter Enthusiasm for Simplified Spelling Board Meeting
A New York Herald-Tribune reporter attended a meeting of the Simplified Spelling Board and filed a vivid account of his discoveries and reactions. He described the proposals, noted reactions from attendees, and conveyed the general mood and potential impact on daily writing.
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New York Herald-Tribune
Notice of monthly bill collection by LeGrand representative
A notice to patrons states a representative will collect light and power bills in LeGrand on the 14th of each month. Bills may be paid at the Marshalltown office any time during the month. If not paid to the collector, callers are urged to settle promptly to ensure continued service. Visitors in Marshalltown may use the office as a rest room or meeting space. 1-2-3 Town Ramway axp Licnut Co
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LeGrand
Marshalltown
Friends
Town
Ramway Axp Licnut Co
Advertising rates and policies for LeGrand post office
Published Friday of Each Week Entered at LeGrand post office as second class matter Advertising rates will be made known on application All advertising remains in until ordered out unless otherwise arranged.
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LeGrand Post Office
Quaker Lane Picnic At Riverview Park Reported
From Our Special Correspondent Quaker Lane residents held a neighborhood picnic at Riverview Park last Thursday. Merle Perisho of Waterloo attended a family dinner on Tuesday at Harald Perisho’s home.
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Quaker Lane
Riverview Park
Merle Perisho
Waterloo
Harald Perisho
Birth in South County Line Newsroom
Born to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Jordan Sanday morning June 12 a baby girl. Delmar Latham and children spent Saturday at Ames sight seeing and renewing old acquaintances. Harold Tweed and Tollef Woogen shelled corn the first of the week for parties east of LeGrand. Arthold and Harlan Latham spend week with grandparents near Green Mountain. Mrs George Mitchem entertained the Priscilla Circle Wednesday afternoon with most members and four invited guests present.
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Crumour
Kenneth Jordan Sanday
Delmar Latham
Ames
Harold Tweed
Tollef Woogen
LeGrand
Arthold and
Harlan Latham
Mrs. E. H. Sharp
Green Mountain
George Mitchem
Priscilla Circle
Mumes
Audrey
Vivian Hall
Beatrice
Bernice
Lola Jewel Winterowd
Maxine Welton
Marguerite Lowry
Tama Hall
Garwin
C. E. Richards
Chan. Hill
A. C. Rowlison
Jesse Richards
Montour
Misa
Lois Cooper
Local Community Notices From Garwin and Garwin Area
Mrs James Cooper on sick list visitations from neighbors in Vancleve and relatives. Rev C A Landin ill, Rev W C Thomas of Marshalltown led services. Beldon Richards returns from Ames and will soon go to Chicago for work. Garwin Commercial club funds a four prize community improvement contest for best residence lots with outside judging and no advance notice.
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C. A. Landin
W.C. Thomas
Marshalltown
Beldon Richards
Ames
Chicago
Ross Richards
Darrell
Frank Lewis
Ralph
Lawrence Yetley
Elmer Zink
Everett Yetley
Gladbrook Northern
Garwin Commercial Club
Dust problem prompts highway measures in Virginia
State Highway Commission of Virginia tested dust suppression on city frontages using asphaltic oil calcium chloride as summer effort to protect roadbeds and crops. The chairman warns dust remains the greatest ongoing issue for road maintenance, urging early planning before next summer. The note also includes various community notices and personal letters from 1927 referencing commencements and local visits.
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State Highway Commission of
Virginia
Highway Commission
Highway Department
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C. I. Tweet & Co
East Main St
Marshalltown, Iowa
Minnesota
OLSON
LE Grand
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Corwin O'Neal
Carlton
James Cooper
Jack Maronda
Gretchen
Vancleve
Mildred Richards
Jesse and
Wayne Reed
Della Richards
Beldon
California
Fullerton
Calif
Corwin
Iowa
Tweet
Mr. Esmay
Isara
P. P. Mercer
Frank Hammond
Hiram
Mary Hammond
Whittier
Ertie Garrick Esmay
B. H. Beane and Sons
Raymond and
Elmo
A. L. Beane
Oskaloosa
Penn College
Ralph Beans
H. Harrison
Holland & Holland
West Virginia
Kentucky Banner
Ronk Brogs
Wilbert
Shallenberger
Jdk Wilbert Shallenberger
Gwinn
Hotel Pilgrim
T's
Simkins & Estel
Marshalltow
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