Michigan Bell workers win Vail medals 1923 honors
Four Michigan Bell employees receive the Vail Memorial bronze medal for unusual public service in 1923. Ten more named for meritorious mention. awards presented by George M. Welch. Among honorees Anna J. Hatton, Arthur Warriner, Little Cole, Winfield S. Dean, plus others across Pontiac, Petoskey, Jackson, Bay City, Lansing and Detroit.
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Michigan Bell Telephone Company
Vail
George M. Welch
Anna J. Hatton
Niagara
Wis
Arthur Warriner
Iron Mountain
Mich
Little Cole
Marshall, Mich
Winfield S. Dean
Jackson
Miss E. Schramm
Pontiac
B. A. McMahon
Don Young
L. R. Stimpson
Petoskey
O. A. Judd
Claude Pickett
Charles McEachern
Bay City
Samuel E. Hayes
Cable Trouble Department
Detroit
A. E. Lewis
Lansing
Joseph Allen
Theodore N. Vail
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mr. Vail
W. A. McMahon
Miss Schram
H. P. Woolworth
McEachern
S. E. Hayes
Mason
Michigan
Recalling the Operator IM Signal Method
The article explains how to recall the operator after dialing by signaling with the receiver. Move the hook slowly up and down the slot to make the signal lamp glow at regular intervals, attracting the operator’s attention. Do not jiggle the 100k as this often fails to register a response.
Builders Rally to Erect Yelm Legion Hall
Olympia workers join 500 volunteers to build a new American Legion community hall in Yelm. Nearly 100 carpenters, builders in fresh overalls lead the effort, backed by Olympia Legion members, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs, the chamber of commerce, and other residents.
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Olympia
Wash
Yelm
Thurston County
American Legion
Rotary and
Kiwants Clubs
Olympia Chamber of Commerce
Washington to supply lumber for Japan rebuild
Contracts are set with Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export for 96.4 million feet of Douglas fir and Pacific hemlock and with Bradlie Brothers Mill of Ridgefield for 750 thousand feet of red cedar. Prices not disclosed. Ambassador Hanthara awaits further advice on needs before bids. Lumber will aid thousands of Japan's destitute rebuilding homes with temporary dwellings.
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Washington
Douglas Fir Exploitation and Export Company
West Coast
Bradlie Brothers Mill Company
Ridgefield
Wash
Hanthara
Japan
Hunter in Tight Place on Rim Rock Near Snake River
Pendleton grain buyer J. J. Chisholm recounts a perilous bear encounter on a Wallowa mountains trip with Fred Hoskins and two Wallowa county men. While navigating rim rock above the Snake River valley he found himself between a charging bear and a precipice, narrowly escaping harm with the group.
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Oregon
J. J. Chisholm
Pendleton
Ore
Fred Hoskins
Wallowa County
Wallowa Mountains
Snake River
Rim Rock
Gazine
Valle
Bear charged hunter as he passed cave near four feet away
Hoskins encountered a charging brown she-bear emerging from a cave. He fired one shot before raising his rifle, striking the animal in the head and causing instant death. The bear was about four feet from Hoskins when he fired, per Mr. Chisholm.
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Arthur Warriner
Eloi R. Nelson
Vulcan
Mich
Revival Nelson
O. L. Eaton
Ford
Iron Mountain
Cole
G. EB. Lamb & Son
Marshall
Polie
Winfield Dean
Telephone Company
Hoskins
Mr. Chisholm
Lumber Grows on West Coast Output and Sales Rise
Increased output and sales were reported to the West Coast Lumbermen's Association. In Seattle Washington 129 mills announced a recent week’s production at 106,706,617 feet, 22 percent above normal for an eight hour shift, versus a 20 percent gain the prior week. Sales reached 57,506,568 feet with 26,552,770 feet booked for export.
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West Coast Lumbermen’s Association
Seattle
Wash
Japan orders U S lumber for quake dwellings
The Japanese government has awarded contracts in the United States for 97,150,000 feet of lumber to be used in building dwellings in the earthquake devastated area. The announcement came from the Japanese embassy.
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Tokyo
United States
Red Pepper Rub Advertises Quick Cold Relief
An antiquated ad touts Rowles Red Pepper Rub as fast, penetrating heat to relieve chest tightness congestion and muscle soreness from colds and rheumatism. It promises warming relief within minutes and recommends asking for Rowles at any drug store.
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Rowles
Water and Jad Salts for Kidney Support
An authority warns rich foods strain the kidneys and cause distress such as backache headaches and bladder irritation. It recommends drinking more water and taking four ounces of Jad Salts daily for a few days to flush and stimulate kidneys, neutralize acids, and prevent disorders, advising regular medical kidney checkups.
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Theidney
Sulphur Remedy Claimed To Help Itching Skin
A skin specialist touts Mentho-Sulphur for eczema and itching. The preparation, said to destroy germs, cools and soothes on first use. Rash and blotches allegedly heal quickly. Bowles Mentho-Sulphur is applied like cold cream and is harmless. Available from druggists.
St Jacobs Oil Back Pain Relief Ad
An old advertising plea promotes St Jacobs Oil as instant relief for backache lumbago sciatica and strains. It claims kidneys don’t cause pain and urges readers to obtain a trial bottle from a druggist with promises of rapid soreness and stiffness relief without skin burning.
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St. Jacobs Oil
St. Jacobs
Nervous Edge Referenced to Dr Miles Nervine Ad
Are you nervous and irritable at trifles and noises. Neglect can lead to exhaustion hysteria or indigestion. Dr Miles Nervine offers relief with a bottle. Try it risk free. money back if it fails. Your druggist sells it at 7 a bottle.
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Miles
Nervine
Ely's Cream Balm Head Cold Relief Ad
STOP CATARRH Open nostrils and head relief with Ely s Cream Balm. Apply in nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes, clear passages, and stop hawking and snuffling. Instant relief for head colds and catarrh from a fragrant antiseptic cream.
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Ely
Sage and Sulphur Compound Hair Darkening Remedy
Older women used Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound to restore natural dark color to hair. Applied with a comb or brush, the mixture darkens evenly and leaves a glossy natural look, with a single bottle sold cheaply at drug stores.
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Wyeth
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Michigan Bell Telephone CO
Dean
Allen
Legion Hall
Yelm, Wash
Hunter
New York
Hartford Fire Insurance Co., of
Hartford
Conn
the Tlome Insurance Co
American Central Insurance Co., of
St. Louis, Mo
Hartford Accident and Indemnity Co., of
IPS
J. A. Rummel
Wakefield
WM. D. Triplett
Cor
Suffolk & Aurora Sts
Ronwood, Mich
Svaisoel
Pena
U. S. Lumber
U.S
United States Rubber Company
U. S
Hanson Bros. Garage
Nels Walstrom
Levi S.rice
Bessemer
Ftactac
T. S. Crosby
Kerkes
Ephones
Ernest Schaefer
Phon
Bessemer, Michigan
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