Illinois Bell announces long distance rate changes
Illinois Bell Telephone Company announces a readjustment of long distance rates effective October 1 for messages from Illinois to points outside the state. A filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeks authority to apply similar changes to Illinois to Illinois rates. The plan targets savings of about three million dollars yearly with larger cuts for routes over 150 miles, while some 24 to 110 mile distances see a five cent base rate increase to keep the schedule uniform.
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Illnois Commerce Commission
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Ordinance Regulating Hanging Electric Signs in Dolton
The village Board prohibits hanging illuminated signs over sidewalks without a permit. It sets waterproofing, weatherproofing, and two-attachment requirements, wiring standards, permit procedure, penalties up to 100 dollars per offense, and enforcement by the village electrician with the ordinance effective after publication. Passed September 7, 1926, by William C. Krueger, Village President.
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Dolton
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WM. G. Dolton
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William C. Krueger
Pheasant Traits Slow for Pleasing Hunters
A Detroit News excerpt notes pheasants run more than they fly, catching hunters off guard as the bird bursts from cover. It observes pheasants are slower to start, preferring running to winged flight, making them tricky targets for slower shooters.
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Detroit News
Be Sure About Colonial In American Architecture
The essay explains Colonial refers to architecture and decoration developed in America before the Revolution. It notes different readers attach varied ideas to the term and emphasizes its true historical meaning.
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America
Imperial Symbols of Tepon Carried Before Emperor
The three imperial symbols of Tepon are the Mirror the Crystal and the Sword and they are carried in front of the emperor on all state occasions.
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Tepon
Bushman Nest Builders Use Hidden Canopy Dwellings
The bushman of Africa is a nests builder with a rudely formed canopy woven from interlaced twigs. He gathers the tops of a clump of bushes to create shelter and lines the interior with grass leaves wool or other soft material.
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Africa
Pearl culture and the quest for perfect pearls
The article notes that shape size color and luster determine pearl value and that for centuries China and Japan led in pearl culture. It discusses mankind's long effort to master Nature to obtain pearls, with Nature Magazine highlighting their historic lead.
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China
Japan
Nature Magazine
Book of equality offered to few locals, says W S A officer
Consistency W S A records a man visiting with a volume proving humanity's equality. He claimed to present the book to a select group of leading residents, according to the Boston Transcript citation.
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Consistency W. S. A
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