Utilities Everywhere: Telephones Spread Fast in Japan and U S
Julian Sweet reports from Japan for McClure's magazine that Orient phones are installed more deliberately with long waits. A 67 year old ordered at 80th birthday, and bonuses of 500 to 1200 unlock immediate service. Chicago Tribune editor foresees a brighter era for utilities and railroads amid improving finances. Nebraska reports over half of farm homes now have telephones.
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Julian Sweet
Japan
McClure's
Orient
Nebraska
Improvements Lessen Tax Burden on Public Utilities
The nation’s investment in public utilities tops 15 billion dollars while taxes paid by these entities exceed average. Municipal bonds amount to about 17 billion, often funding rival utilities with no taxes collected. Property owners seek taxpaying property extensions as relief against additional tax-exempt securities.
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United States
Robinson Crusoe Advertises for Help
Crusoe places a small ad to hire assistance, enduring until responses arrive. He repeats and adjusts copy as his shirt wears thin, continuing relentless advertising despite no replies on the first day.
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Robinson Crusoe
Public notices urged by Illinois telephone group
J G Mitchell secretary of the Illinois Association urges independent telephone companies to disclose all business details to the public through newspapers. He urges operators to tell customers everything about their services and finances through public notices in the press.
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J. G. Mitchell
The
Illinois Association
Mr. Mitchell
Inland
That Habit of Ease and the Drive for Efficient Work
A reflective piece argues that humans prefer ease, hindering productivity. It links low effort to childhood attitudes toward work and warns that lack of concentration sabotages life plans. The essay asserts that application grows from habit and focus, shaping engagement and job satisfaction.
Changing Habits to Promote Better Science
William E Towne argues in Nautilus that success stems from habit and disciplined methods. He urges readers to combine effort and will to adopt efficient practices, maintaining alertness to prevent slipping back to old ease until new habits become automatic.
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Wiliam E Towne
Barn Fire Destroys Bruntz Farm Hay Horses Oats
A large barn on Adam Bruntz s farm southwest of French burned completely while owners Chris and Clarence Mortensen attended their mother in Cordova. The fire destroyed hay, straw, work horses, a calf and about four hundred bushels of oats. Cause unknown. Bruntz carried 1000 dollars insurance on the barn. contents were uninsured.
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Adam Bruntz
French
Chris
Clarence Mortensen
Cordova
Bruntz
A Follower Senator Newberry Dinner Remark
A Washington dinner remark by Senator Newberry dismisses accusations by comparing them to a hired girl story. The tale depicts a young woman who reports being followed, with the master observing her movements and concern over being seen.
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Senator Newberry
Washington
More Men Than Women Have Appendicitis Ad
Medical reports show men are more subject to appendicitis though many sudden cases occur among women. It can be guarded against by preventing intestinal infection. The intestinal antiseptic Adler-i-ka acts on both upper and lower bowel, removing foul decaying matter. Adier-i-ka is excellent for gas on the stomach.
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Western Drug CO
Expert auto repair work at John Treinen farm
Auto repair service offers expert work at the John Treinen farm with guaranteed results. B. J. Crimmins endorses the guarantee.
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John Treinen
B. J. Crimmins
For year Electric Supplies go to the Electric Shop
Advertising notice directs readers to year Electric Supplies at the Electric Shop one block east of American Bank, indicating a local shop location reference.
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American Bank
Mrs Spreaditt Shares Gossip With Mrs Smart
Mrs Spreaditt says her husband tells her everything while Mrs Smart expresses relief and vows to warn her own husband about the disclosure in Buston Trans cript.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promises Blood Purifier Benefits
Catarrh medicine advertised as tonic that cleanses the blood and purifies the system to restore normal functions. Claims to aid constitutional conditions and enable nature to act. Sold by druggists, F J Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Some Day You'll Need a New Battery
A compact sales-style reminder urges motorists to check battery health now before a breakdown. It warns that a dead battery far from help can ruin plans and promises guidance on battery care, life, and costs at a visit to the shop.
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Willard Batteries
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