Early telephone demos showcase voice and music
In the infant era of the telephone, demonstrations and concerts illustrated the device’s ability to transmit voices and music and helped create demand for telephone service.
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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1930
Page
9
In the infant era of the telephone, demonstrations and concerts illustrated the device’s ability to transmit voices and music and helped create demand for telephone service.
Christy Obrecht Stock Company brings a three night run to the Iowa Theatre in Sheldon starting Monday November 3. The opener November 8 presents The Love Test a three act comedy drama with Spike Tyron in a leading role and vaudeville between acts. Shows begin at 8 15 each night with affordable prices.
L F Johnson of the Iowa Public Service Company says bright portable lamps brighten homes and save money. He notes Add-A-Light kits improve beauty and safety. Lee Lautenbach, visiting from Hospers, will officiate at a Sheldon Fort Dodge football game and met Henry Kamminga in Sioux Falls, S D, where Kamminga bought Holt tractor repairs.
Farmers Cooperative Creamery of Boyden received a report from Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company showing price differences by butter score. The letter urges creamery operators to post the figures and alert patrons to keep cream sweet and pure, noting 92 score quotations at 40c and lower quotes for 91 and under.
The note says Reverend Clyde remains seriously ill with flu at the Presbyterian manse. Folks miss him and hope for a rapid recovery. A missionary meeting is set for Wednesday at Mrs Bolstad's home starting at 2 30 sharp.
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