Telephone moves record pace in April and May rush
BL. E. Sunny, president of the Illinois Bell Telephone Company, cites April moves of 27 100 telephones and May first half output of 40 700 as proof of rapid service. He notes 96 percent of calls answered within ten seconds and describes training losses and long distance improvements.
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Does Death End ALI Cape Colony Trade Decline Quotation
A Cape Colony newspaper quotes the Boston Transcript declaring trade is dead and worsening daily. The line frames the debate on ALI amid stranded commerce and colonial economic strain as observers lament shrinkage and rising hardship.
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Home Sweet Home Man and Angry Spouse Exchange
A quote from the Boston Transcript shows a man pleading with his angry spouse on the street, asking what a home is for and urging quiet. The brief exchange highlights domestic tension in public view.
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Boston Transcript
Riverdale approves water main extension bond ordinance
Riverdale Village in Cook County Illinois authorizes Water Main Extension bonds for 26000 dollars issued as needed. The ordinance sets 5 percent interest dated 1921 with semiannual coupons, and a tax levy guaranteed to cover principal and interest for 1922 through 1941.
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Meditation Indispensable to Prayer Lamp Oil
A concise note equates constant devout writing with the oil that fuels prayer yet warns that excessive reading without reflection can extinguish the lamp. The remark attributed to H More highlights the balance between study and meditation.
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T.—H. More
Bossy’s Choice Flavor Gum Question From Cow
A three year old girl named Bossy observes a cow chewing cud in the barn and asks her father what gum flavor she would like. The anecdote, cited by Country Gentleman, captures a humorous child’s curiosity about animals.
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Special Election Called for Riverdale June 4 1921 Vote Bond Issue
Ordinance passage May 13 1921 authorizes twenty thousand dollar water main extension bonds. Election set for June 4 1921 from seven a m to five p m to approve the ordinance and bond issuance. Polling at Village Hall with named judges and clerks. publication and posting required twenty days prior.
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Ants Overwhelm Snake With Massive Collective Attack
An account describes ants forming a dense body when a snake is sighted. They swarm the reptile, biting with countless nippers until the snake dies. Afterward the ants tear off the flesh in small pieces and carry it away, leaving only bones and skin.
Do Not Touch Names Fascinate Museum Visitor
A young visitor recalls the museum's rule based animal names, quipping that most animals were labeled Do not touch. The remark captures a witty moment reflecting on exhibit etiquette and visitor perception.
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