Telephony expansion and costs rise with U.S. system growth
A historical survey notes rapid spread of telephone service in the United States. In 1962 there were 2,225,000 telephones connected by 4,779,571 miles of wire. Companies paid salaries and wages totaling over thirty six million dollars. Costs fall as networks expand and equipment use rises. Last year New York City saw a substantial toll and private line discount. The report highlights telephony as essential to social and business life.
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New York city
Fragmented reader notes on graft and politics
A string of critical quips from various papers mocks corruption and imperial indifference. The excerpts discuss railroad graft, inspection reports, Nero and Rome, and the influx of German immigrants, reflecting a satirical preoccupation with governance and national identity.
Minutes of Merriness Report on a Soldier’s Marriage
A fragmentary item notes a question about a black person making a great military report and an affirmative reply. It mentions a marriage to the daughter of a general of finance and an obituary line about a girl dying from eating too much cream.
Fragmented Quotes Spark Gossip Across Papers
A patchwork of overheard lines appears from the Boston Transcript Milwaukee Sentinel Philadelphia Press and Chicago Tribune sharing sharp social chatter. The snippets touch on identity honesty etiquette European travel duties and a rumored gold mine tied to Nellie with a hint of scandal.
Voice of the Press and Russia in Turmoil
The column contrasts currency issues with gold backed coins and clean backs for paper, then cites a New York World take on Russia. It notes the Duma’s radical majority due to repression, Conservative erosion, and officers urging to face danger for the throne.
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RUSSIA
New York World
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Preemier Goremykin
Dama
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Emile Olivier
Napoleon fil
Nicholas il
Moments with the Muse and Village News Notes
A ragged verse piece titled Moments with the Muse describes misty night imagery and nostalgic vows of young love. The second fragment recalls a past romance in rural meadows with lilting details of gardens and birds. A local notice reports a Rome fright, Edward Collins and his African American wife leaving Indian Springs after threats. they plan to reside in Pennsylvania. Market quotes and local notices follow, including a divorce granted to Salvin F Johnson’s wife Hester H Robinson, a youth campaign for a building fund reaching $17,014.50, and a medical testimonial for Pain Balm claiming relief after twenty years.
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Rome
Edward Collins
Indian Springs
Washington county
Pennsylvania
Hagerstown
coupls
Supreme Council court upholds bylaw change on death benefits
The Supreme Council of the Society revises its bylaws to allow changes in death benefit rates for members. Chief Justice Knewlter writes the opinion noting corporations may amend bylaws to secure contracts, even if it causes hardship to some members. The decision aims to end litigation over rate changes while preserving member protections. Visitation Academy closes term with premiums, procession, and honors for graduates Annie Staley Mary Brosios Ida Jarhoe and Emma Lynch. The Christian Endeavor Union visits Middletown for a two day convention with noted speakers and a strong musical program. Continuous events include academy addresses by Edwin B. Hay and a large attendance anticipated.
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Stephen W. Reynolds
Seprems Connell
Royal Aronanm
Supreme Council
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Visitation Academy
St. John's Library
Misa Annie Staley
Misa Mary Brosios
Barnesville
Misa Ida Jarhoe
Edwards Ferry
Alies Emma Lynch
Halltown
W.Va
Minx Staley
Lynch
Edwin B. Hay
Washington
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Marian O'Railly
Susan Gookey Fendall
Academy
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Christian Endeavor Union
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Lutheran shurch
Middletown
Frederick County
Death Claims Life of Frederick Resident Peter Lagenbeal
Peter D. Lagenbeal a lifelong Frederick resident died at his home on South Market Street after a complication of diseases in his sixty sixth year. He leaves a son-in-law or daughter? and Mrs. Mary Carty. funeral set for Thursday morning at the home with interment in Cave Cemetery. Insurance payout of 1000 dollars to Mrs. Sarah M. Davilbies of Woodsboro paid ten days after death proofs. Also note: Mrs. Paul W Staoler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas L Brezgla East South Street, hospitalized with typhoid fever has returned home somewhat improved.
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PETER D. LUGSNBEEL
Peter D. Lagenbeal
Frederick
Joseph W. L. Garry
South Market street
Mary Carty
Servicas
M. E. Getzendanner
Mutual Lite Insurarcia Company
Sarah M. Davilbies
Woodsboro
Paul W. Staoler
Chas. L. Brezgla
East South Street
Frederickity Hospital
East Second Street
Missex Thomas
Orphans’ Court
ssid
CLAYTON D. REEDY
Jon Morteaze
BURELAR INSURANCE
Myersville
Lewistown
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Braddoes Heights
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Guely
Fulles Rosd
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Middletown
CHARLES T. E. FOUNG
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Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
Advertises a claim that deafness stems from mucous blockage of the Eustachian tube and that only constitutional remedies can restore hearing. Promises $1 refund and mentions a Toledo contact, with a generic drug note about Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Ucn EEENEY & CO
Toledo
Crargist
Tike Hall
Freight labor shortages hit Baltimore and Ohio traffic
Freight movement falls as a labor shortage grips the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Enginemen firemen and brakemen are on leave or furlough, reducing crews while lake freight reroutes south to load ships, easing eastern overloads.
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Baltimora and Ohio Railroad
great lakes
Baltimore and Ohio
éprod
Mercer family perjury trial set for next Monday
The Mercer men Albert Grayton and William Mercer face perjury charges over the settlement of their father William Moerosr of Braddock. The case was moved from the local court to Hagerstown for trial on Monday.
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Hagerstown
Albert, Grayton
Wiliam Mercer
William Moerosr
Braddock
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mrs Whitmore in Frederick
Mrs. Sohn M. Whitmore of 169 Booth Markse Sr Frederick Maryland describes kidney pain and backache improvement after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Clinton E Main's drug store. She reports permanent relief after a second box and recommends the remedy to friends. Sold by Wildeslers at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Buffsis
New York
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