Steady Growth in Number of Telephones in United States
A historical article notes rapid expansion of telephone use worldwide with the United States housing two thirds of the world’s telephones. It cites 20th century figures, compares nations like Denmark Sweden Norway Britain and Germany, and discusses private vs government roles in developing telephone networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iim
Unite States
Dommark
Sweden
Norwien
Germany
Unilal Shire
Austria
Britain
Belgium
Baiture
Fragmentary OCR of a home telephone system feature
The readable text discusses a home telephone setup with a low speaker and a local official’s presentation. It mentions a Pennsylvania context and observers showing interest in the telephony arrangement, noting comfort and a quiet environment as part of the setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susann
Ature
Eamikerts
Directory advertisement cautions on telephones and listings
A fragmented notice urges readers to consult the directory for telephone numbers. It mentions directors and business listings as part of the current directory edition and warns against relying on chance for contact details.
Raeger's Pulmonic touted for lung and throat ailments
An advertisement claims Raeger's Pulmonic cures lingering aftereffects of the cold and respiratory illnesses. It boasts widespread use, lists ailments like laryngitis and croup, and notes production expansion in Lititz Pa to meet rising demand. It warns physicians or druggists may stock it and offers direct orders by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raegzer
Raczer
Pul-ionic Co
Lititz
Raezer
Pulmon
Litz
Oklahoma Central
Pero Oil Company
New York Petroleum Exchange
Mid-Continent Oil Gas Association
Oklahoma
Texas
South Third St. Philsielphia
Ted the fighter faces a bigger foe in uptown scuffle
Neighborhood chatter marks Ted as a tough youngster rumored to be a fighter. When an older, larger boy confronts him, peers fear Ted may lose but he dismisses the threat and taunts the other boy as undaunted. The scene highlights Ted's bravado and risk of a clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Diuart
Uur
Kumsus City Star
Ancient eclipse myths terrify Greek general Nicias
Fragmentary ancient tale describes Greek beliefs in eclipses as omens. Nicias, an Athenian commander, is frightened by a solar event and contemplates defense and peril. Other figures fear monsters, drums, and portents as signs of divine anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicias
Ancient Tree Stumps Unearthed Beneath Washington Ground
Fragments describe stumps claimed to be up to 100000 years old excavated from 40 feet below current surface in Washington. Officials say preserved wet conditions could keep them intact indefinitely while researchers study the timber remains and attached portions found in the excavations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau
Curious Dog Lore Across Cultures And Legends
Fragmented notes describe dogs in various cultures from the East to Europe. It cites stories of a lazy dog that leans its head when it barks, the phrase dog in the tanger for a stubborn person, and historic dogs like Barry the mastiff who aided travelers. It also recounts myths of Cerberus and symbolic roles of dogs in Crusades and folklore.
Calls for discretion in bird study and courtly caution
Frederick L. Allen notes in Harper's Magazine that mimicry of bird calls to attract birds can resemble a wounded cry and may draw observers. He warns readers to use discretion and avoid public embarrassment when attempting such experiments in places like Central Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Frederick L. Allen
Harper's
Mage
Mourning customs and superstitions in foreign quarters
A column notes lengthy mourning expectations in Steilian society where wives and daughters wear black indeterminately after a father's death and girls endure mourning through childhood until engagement. It cites New York Sun remarks on long enforced attire and social scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
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Ise
Sylvaniie
Cottage Green
Pennsylvania
M. Gennilly
Indugea Compute Relaxatic de Hosters
Lepine
David Liewrence
Barry
Cerberus
Lleretles
Uafoenafer
Gil
Dante
Sram Daeloek
Trahkers
Warren
Gude
Spacht Funeral Preetor
Sai
Star Price
F.o. B
Detroit
Yarm
Frank
Burkholder
E. Main St
Lititz, PA
Ford
Ford Motor Company
Angenie
L. K. Hite
Bread Street
Fordson
Lincoln
the House of Oils
Eniest
Sutton & Darbyshire Inc
Sutton & Darbyshire, Inc
South 38Rd St
Philadelphia
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