Dial Telephones in The Country
An essay on the confusing evolution of rural exchanges as dialing replaces old numeric towns. The narrator recalls Freeport, Uni versity numbers, and obscure exchanges, lamenting lost familiarity, while praising service improvements and the baffling mapping of calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University 5
Freeport
Andrew Freeport
Spectator
Addison and
Steele
University
Cambridge
Massachusetts
Alpena
Michigan
UN-5
UN-3
Bath
Tidewater
Brunswick
Park View
Eocast
How Can I Remove Colored Letters From Sacks
A reader asks how to remove colored lettering from empty flour sacks. The answer recommends rubbing with pure lard, soaking in lukewarm water for days, then boiling with soap flakes to erase the print.
Starlings Taken For Enemy Planes
New experiments with sonic devices aimed at breaking up large starling flocks in London and Midland cities proved ineffective. The birds roost on tall buildings, mimic sounds, and have grown in number since the war, with villagers mistaking a massive flock for enemy aircraft at first sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Midland
Stolen Kiss Battles Across Wars and Murders
A 1923 Philadelphia prison kiss murder is recounted with a wealthy veiled visitor who spared no emotion before a deadly kiss. The story links to other fatal kisses, including a German murder case, a Balkans incident, and Ferdinand of Bavaria triggering a long war after a royal kiss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Us.a
U.S.A
Balkans
Ferdinand
Bavaria
Germany
Diversified classified offers from 1950s ads and notices
A collage of sales pitches and notices includes wholesale chicks and poultry, farm equipment and machinery, real estate for sale, farming services, and a humorous young boy quote. Names include Murra ales, Warren Rhode Island Red, and Brey Hatchery with locations in Montreal Toronto and Tamworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue
Warren
Rhode Island
Sussex
Barred Rock
California
A. O. Smith
Ferge Ari
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Algiers
U.S
Eggemoggin Beach
Pripet Or
Bass Harbor
Maine
Prospect
Mystic
Triangle
St.Louis
Denver
Costa Rica
Rustiree
Timbuctoo
John Gould
Christian Science Monitor
Anne Ashley
Knowland
William Knowland
Knowlands
William F. Knowland
Emelyn
Estelle
Murraales
St. Lawrence
Montreal
Warco Greases Oi. Limited
Torontoe 3
Ont
Jean MacFarlane
Almonte, Ont
England
Harmiess
Engus Dailey
West Ave
Hamilton
Ontario
Home Manufacturers Association
Barr Bldg
Washington, D.C
Angel
Ridhelle Ave
Toronto
BABY
Brey Hatchery
John M
Australia
Fred Woodgate
Brisbane Street
Tamworth
Nsw
Owen Bay
B.C
Robt
Martin
Hanover
Eighteenth St
New Toronto
H. L. Turner Limited
Blenheim
International Harvester
Goodison
Lynch Bros
W. Fisherville
Bay Street
Dixon
Munrg’s
Elgin
Ottawa
POST
37. Clair Avenue East
Foronto
Home Enterprises
Bend
Oregon
Old
L.A
Vancouver
Canada
Marvel
America
Bloor
King St. W
Rideau Street
Fetherstonhaugh & Company
University Ave
Esdras Belanger
St. Albert
Alberta
Medico Agency
Brug
Calyl
Dodd
Hotioedieny
Dad
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