New Flat Rate Schedule Introduced by National Gas Light
R A Field of Philadelphia, business manager of National Gas Light and Power, announced a new flat rate plan for Quincy Gas Electric and Heating employees and the public. He said choice rests with customers and the change benefits those who see advantages in paying for the juice under a yearly contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Field
Philadelphia
National Gas Light and Power Company
Quincy Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Plan to double electricity users proposes new installment plan
In New York agent A T Holbrosch promotes a campaign for Pittsburgh Electrical Specialties. Aimed at expanding user base for the excess Indicator and flat rate system. Consumers could pay wiring costs via installments after house wiring. A meter based Burke rate option measures excess usage with a one dollar monthly minimum. Classes A B C define residential and business hours and rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Holbrosch
New York
Pittsburgh Electrical Specialties Company
Mr. Field
Photoplays Today Show Six Films And Stars
Princess-Beatriz Michelena headlines The Unwritten Law while Savoy features Marsh and Harron in The Marriage of Molly 0. Glaum Ray and Keenan appear in Honor Thy Name with Chaplin in The Floorwalker. Also listed are Universal Weekly Gem The Surf Girl and The Dominion of Fernandez starring Norma Talmadge and Blanche Sweet in The Silent Partner and Pan theater with Star Norman Talmadge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatriz Michelena
Savoy
Mae Marsh
Robert Harron
Molly
Louise Glaum
Charles Ray
Frank Keenan
Charlie Chaplin
Universal Weekly
Quincy
Frisco
Fernandez
Belasco
Blanche Sweet
Norma Talmadge
Illinois lawmakers sign and withhold bills in Springfield
June 20 Springfield Illinois the advance guard of the fiftieth general assembly arrives for a noon session as both houses adjourn sine die after Gov Lowden vetoes. He signed 44 bills including Dailey S B 116 regulating text book prices. Bills signed cover criminalizing starting a car without owner consent relief funds for Mattoon and Charleston and state share of post roads funds. Several measures become law without signature including library parks public libraries and various governance and taxation provisions.
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Springfield
Ill
Fiftieth General Assembly
Lowden
Dailey
Guernsey
Smejkal
Mattoon
Charleston
Scanland
Thomas Curran
Coal Operators Propose Joint Price Fix Plan
Washington June 29 A special committee of coal operators from across the United States approves a plan to fix wartime coal prices by a joint government commission including the interior secretary the defense councils coal production committee and the federal trade commission. The proposal may be submitted to the operators convention as a substitute for blanket price fixing legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Defense Council
Federal Trade Commission
Coal Production Committee
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Paid in Full at Orpheum Delivers Constant Excitement
The Orpheum theater presents Paid in Full with Miss Tiny Leone as the wife of dishonest Joe Brooks. Hack stars as the leading man, each cast member well suited. Scenic effects are extensive and the play offers a strong moral message alongside lively entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theater
Tiny Leone
Joe Brooks
Williams
Mr. Hack
Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey Ad for Croup Relief
An ad promotes Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a remedy for croup and whooping cough in children. It claims the product loosens mucus, soothes irritated membranes and halts inflammation, and notes it is pleasant to take and available from druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bell
German war time newspaper trends in 1917 year book
Copenhagen on June 29 reports the German press year book of 1917 showing 562 fewer newspapers since 1914, with 2,938 still appearing many run by proprietors, large circulation papers at 270,000 and others down to 150 subscribers. One third use government stereotype agency material. It also covers flour prices and bread limits in England, noting low English bread and high patent flour costs alongside prewar exports and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Germany
England
Flour Trade Claims Debunked by Editor Letter
The editor disputes claims that American flour exports to England flood markets at low prices. Citing The Weekly North western Miller May 16 1917, it notes that second and third grade clears are used only as rye flour admixture, with white flour in short supply and prices quoted in shillings translated to dollars. American spring wheat clears are sought but scarce. a small lot of fancy marks recently traded ex-store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba
Northwestern Miller
London
Minnesota
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Holbrook and
Field
Chas. Ray and
Thy Name
Charles Chaplin
Princess
the Unwritten Law
Milton Boyle
Molly GO
Surf Girl
Reel Keystone
Peter &. Pinkelman, Prop
Highland Park
Vodvil Movies Gate
Keokuk
Watts
A. B. Co
Leen
Photoplays
Thon
Donahue
DeYoung
Committee On Elections
Chicago
The
Election Commission
Orpheum
CG Clothin
Fifth St
Quincey
Pape and Loos
Whig
Siloam Springs
Riley Bros
Gale
Lewis Shoe Store
Maine St
Equal Service
O.N. T
J. & P. Coats
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