davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
NEW WAY 70 PoAcH eccs.

A SATISFACTORY method Of poach-
ing an egg without the use OF
either ring or cup is TO let slightly salt
ed water come 10 a boil. stir with a
spoon in one direction until you have
formed miniature whirlpool. Then
quickly drop the egg in before the wa
ter has lost its momentum. The vortex
thus formed win make a, perfectly
rounded egg, which cannot be obtained
by any other means.
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
cHAMols LEATHER.

A QUAINT country hat for the win
ter is in chamois leather the nat
ural color. lined with black velvet and
trimmed with a bunch OF quills-liter-
ally-as they have been stripped Of
their feathers except just for an eye
at the tip of each. dyed black. yellow
and white
Evening journal., 1913-03-07

tratedf II Is an exceedingly good thing
in fine white batiste, pin tucldng. va
lenciennes lace and very open embroid-
cry banding. The sleeves. as you see
are long. rather uncomfortable fea-
ture in summer time. All lengths OF
sleeves are seen on the latest waists,
but the three-quarter length is the
least graceful. and either the long. mar
row effect or the very short sleeve IS
the better selection.
For house waists the blouse neck finish
to be worn by the fashionable woman
will be low. IN round or square cut. but
on tho street she will appear quite diff
ferent with her high guimpe OF tulle or
Evening journal., 1913-03-07

the other and putting net under II. +,
one OF the waists illustrated is carried
out in this way by mounting blue and
cream chiffon and shadow lace over
each other
Anything like n stiff effect Is avoided
in the lace model pictured. tho diff
Evening journal., 1913-03-07
FOR THE sAsv

no keep baby from falling when
wearing new shoes rub the soles
OF the shoes with sandpaper.
Evening journal., 1913-03-07

T HE new feature OF the spring
waists and blouses is that OF
the sleeve hold running into
the yoke. which disposition OF
material usually forms a round yoke.
This is a youthful cut that is appre-
ciated alike by the young girl and the
mp to the minute matron. indeed. the
tendency Of the styles for the spring
season is to have them young looking.
Blouses are apparently made for young
girls since There is little about them
Evening journal., 1913-03-07

that smacks OF dignity. They are
charming. original and chic but they
are not serious.
A delightful blouse seen recently at
an advanced display OF clothes was Of
putty colored drap de satin trimmed
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
ADVERTISEMENT.


City OF Pensacola Board Of Public Safety.
Sealed proposals for furnishing uni
forms for the Police and Fire Depart
rnents of the city of Pensacola. win be
received by the Board Of Public Safety,
at the City Clerks once, in the City
Hall up to 4 O'Clock p. m. on the zsth
day of March, A D.. 1913.
Proposal to be addressed to Adrian z.
Langford. City Clerk. and endorsed
PROPOSAL FOR UNIFORMS" All
bids must be completely filled out and
signed and in the hands Of the City Clerk
at least five minutes before the hour
above designated.
Specifications and blank form Of pro-
posaI may be obtained by application TO
the City Clerk
Each bid must be accompanied by 3
certified check for the sum OF One Hun
dred C$1Oo oO) Dollars, payable to the city
of Pensacola a Hquidated damages in the
event that after the acceptance of the
bid the bidder shall fail 10 sign the con-
tract and furnish bond herefor within thu
time and manner required.
The right is reserved to reject apy or
all bids or TO award the uniforms for
the Police Department and Fire Depart-
ments to different contractors
BY order Of the Board Of Public Safety
ADRIAN Z. LANCFORD
27feboaw4w City Clerk
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

A SAW MILL MANAGER OR PARTNER
If you can build a saw mill in North
ern Florida for cutting yellow pine, ca
pacity $4,000 to $4,000 feet per day. and
when the mill is completed, operate 1t
successfully and get the maximum price
for your stumpage. we can offer you the
best money-making proposition in this
territory. First. If you are willing to
invest from 1000 to s25. 900 we will fur
nish the balance of the capital. furnish
all the timber on a long time operation
and give you more than your share Of
interest in the business. If you prefer.
you can work on straight salary. without
stock interest. We have a wonderful OPP
portunity to offer. but only to the man
who is sober, thoroughly reliable and has
already proven his ability. If interested.
write us in confidence stating age
whether married or single; give us your
experience in the, fullest detail. for we
viii not want you unless you can make
big money for yourself and ourselves;
therefore. we want to know pretty thor
oughly in advance at what cost you can
put lumber on the car in this territory
just what you have done elsewhere, ref
erences. etc. Write as in the fullest con-
hdence. and If mutually agreeable we will
arrange for an interview Address "Lum-
ber'' Care Journal amch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

WANTED-Tenant for two-story brick
bni1ding corner Chase and Baylen Fine
location for fruit stand or grocery Liv-
ing rooms up stairs See Hooton & Wat
son. 2mch
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FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms, 1os
West Chase street Phone 1916.
2march1mS
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WANTED-POSITION.

WANTED-Posftion as operating machtn
fst and rnill-wright. Bridge building
or heavy framing of any kind. Address
Mill-wright care OF Journal. 12mch7t~
SITUATION WANTED-By man of ex-
perience with Marine engines from 100
h. p. to $500 h, p. Had experience Of
IS years. Can do pretty good carpenter
ing. Got big family; is sober and In
dustrious; would like permanent job at
low rate Of wages Not afraid OF any
kind of work; can do most anything. Ad-
dress NJ. A. ]. WheweIl, Milton. Fla
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
FURNITURE.

WANTED-Your repairing. sewing ma
chimes and stoves and clocks Mat
tresses renovated; furniture packed for
shipping or repaired. Davis Furniture Co.
Phone 400 9mch7t
FURNITURE-Repair re-f1nished and
upholstered. Window shades made to
order. Mattresses renovated. 3. H. Fair
child Co. IS East Romano street Phone
4S5. 6mchtf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
MISCELLANEOUS.

GARDENS PLowFD-AII persons want
ing garden plowed up ring 7s1 after
seven O'Clock o. M A J Watkins. 9nch
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Business Opportunities.

SOUTH AMERICA is field OF wonder
full opportunities for business and in
vestments. Panama Canal opens soon.
Been thinking about it? Want to go
there? Mail 800 bill for a years sub
scription to this paper. Published semi
monthly. Contains maps. pictures, in
innate stories. An independent high
class journal The South American. 1888
Broadway. New York. 1omch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

In Escambia County Circuit Court
State of Florida. In chancery; Oscar I,
Mears VS. Mae Mears. On Saturday. the
Srd day of May. A. D.. 1913. the defend
to the bin filed against her herein. This
order to be published once each week for
Journal a newspaper published ~ 80
Escambia county Jas. Macgibbon. clerk
circuit court; Pensacola, Fla March 19t,l
ISL3: 13TacbOaU W.
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AUTOMOBILES.

FOR SALE-2 Automobiles, both pracei-
cal1y rev. one car not over months.
Cost $3.50. The two passenger car 1912
model run less than 500 miles. Must
sell at once for cash Fair offer con-
sidered. Address J. Care Journal. mch12
FOR sALF-4o h. p. 5-passenEer Cadillac
automobile in good condition. 500
Just the car for large family or hack SER
Allen Ditmars. or Capt c. E. Mason.
steamer City of Tampa 5mch15t"
w f SPTTZER-Get my prices on
ering your automobile top. Cushions
top covers. slip Innings, etc. 2t4 East
Romano. Phone s2s 14feb1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
MUSICAL

FOR SALF-One Fristcher Baritone
Horn and a Cornet for sale at once
Phone $50 or apply e F.. Walton Tailor
Shop. 237 West Government street
23feb1ms
YOUR PIANO can be made ike new in
tone. touch and looks by our three ex-
pert piano builders and case hnishers
Low prices. and you can pay by the week
The Clutter Music House. 14rov
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

WANTED-To communicate with party
who has eleven hundred dollars to in
vest In improved real estate, well located,
that will pay IT per cent gross on invest
ment, with good prospects for Increase in
value. Postoffice box 59s. 6feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

MANUFACTURERS wants reliable party
with $500 capital to open ONCE and
manage statesmen. You handle own
money. Should pay $4,000 first year
southern United Sales Co.. 80 Moor Bldg.
Atlanta Ga 9noch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

1t you miss your paper,
phone 150O) before ten
O'Clock, and one will be de-
livered you by special carrier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY loaned on real estate or personal
property in the City of Pensacola at the
legal rate of interest. HALL & CO, 1914
z. Government street Phone 1852. 3sep
MONEY loaned on dia nonds and high
class jewelry at the legal rate of inter
est. HALL & CO, 1914 E Government
street Phone 1852 3sep
SALARIES or wages purchased; liberal
discounts HALL & CO., 16x z. Gov
eminent street Phone 1852 Ssep
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

OWNER Of several yellow pine sawmfl1s
in Northern Florida wishes to engage
two thoroughly experienced men, one to
take charge Of a large logging operation
and another man for a smaller logging
operatfon No place for man who drinks.
If you are thoroughly qualified and can
prove your qualifications we can give YOU
any one of several excellent opportunities
We win nav good salary for the small
camp larger salary for the large one: or
we will let our logging at either camp
under a contract. and in either case we
will nav liberal salary and give YOU
bonus for keeping yo1Ir costs within GER
tain limitations. IF YOU are sure you can
make good here write us in confidence:
state your age: whether married or
single; state fully what your experience
has been: whether voT have logged with
mules or skidders and leaders. What size
onerations have YOU handled. what class
of labor the price you paid labor of DIFF
ferent kinds and at what price per thou
sand feet have you been able to do the
logging? In confidence give US g thor
ough accounting Of yourself and give
Names Of all references. Address "Oppor-
tunitv'' Care Journal. 9mch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

In the Justices Of the Peace Court
Second District of Escambia County
Florida. Young Mems Christian Associs
ton. a Corporation. VS.. @. N. Quigley,
defendant. Citizens & Peoples National
Bank, Of Pensacola, Florida. garnishee.
The above named defendant and all
other persons interested, are hereby re-
uuired to appear TO this action on April
.7th. 1913. W. L. Johnson. Justice Of the
Peace. 6mchoaw4vy
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
PERSONAL.

CAN SAVE YOU MONEY on paint
Come and see me grind it and make it
with pure Hnseed oil. Have your paint
made to order Reduced prices on wall
paper. E. b. Wells. Is W. Government
st. smch1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

CAPABLE SALESMAN to cover Florida
with staple line. High commissions
with 800 90 monthly advance Permanent
position to right man. Jess H. Smith Co.
Detroit. Mich. 9nch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
statesmen WANTED.

AMBITIOUS SALFSMEN-Neat appear
ance. call on merchants in their terri
tory; elegant sideline. convenient to
carry; good commissions. prompt remit
lance. Belmont Mfg. Co. CINCINNATI, o.
9mch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

SPIRELLA CORSETS-French designs of
latest. styles. Have your corset made
to order. Measures and orders taken by
Mrs. w c. Wood. Phone 1853. 1mch1ms
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
LEGAL NOTICE.

Fort Barrancas. Fla. March 10 1913
Sealed proposals. in triplicate. for fur
nishing and constructing Sidewalks, Re
tanning Wall and Nacadam Road here
Will be received until IL m, March 81
nished on application. Proposals should
be endorsed Proposals for constructing
sidewalks. retaining wall and nacadam
oUARTERAIAsTER, mch1O. Ii 1913 as &c
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
LOST and FOUND.

L0ST-SorreI horse with bride on. Shod
in front feet only; freshly clipped Lib
eral reward for return to Morgan's
Stables 45 East Chase ST IT.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
HOTELS.

HOTEL SAN JOSE-Nicely furnished
rooms, new fre-proof building: all
modern conveniences, $50 East Wright
street. Mrs. VIM. Lester. 11mch1m
HOTEL EsCAMBIA. F1orfdatown. on
Escambia Bay. Good fishing, boating.
bathing and hunting. Everything new
and sanitary. Rates s2 per day. Special
weekly rate. Address Mrs L P. Alfred,
NEW MERCHANTS HOTEL-European
Rooms by the week One person. So 90:
two persons. $500. Running water In
every room; free bath; bell and hotel ser
vice. Sian
PARK neutrality-suspicious. rooms. Board
for s1.5o per day. Special rates by
week. Centrally located. 100 East Gov
eminent Street w. l. Gilmore. Prop.
6septf
SUNNY BANK Club House. two stories
for rent Camping parties, good h7h-
ing and hunting, ducks. etc For partfc-
uiars apply to Walter, White LOG S. Pala-
fox Street drug store, or write Sunny
Bank Club House, Camp Walton, Fla
.----.---- - nov2s
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ANYONE. ANYwHERE-s1o weekly ad
dressing mailing circulars: sparetine
Circulars. particulars Toe. Sodico, sta.
BIO. Memphis. Tenn. 9nch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

FOR E-Franeo-American Toilet
Goods and PhiIadeIphfa Bird Food. at
Florida Curio Store, No East Garden
street Mrs L. J. Mcclure. Prop.
22jansm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

WANTED - To repair your watch
promptly and ACCURATELY. When Bill
starts 'en, they never stop" VIII G.
Dinenderfer, 10 South Palafox, Pensa-
cola 2feh
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AGENTS WANTED.

CHEWING GUM-Sell dealers. New
brands Novel packages. Profitable per-
nanent business built up quickly. Four
full packages different havors) 10c. Par
ticulars free. Helmet Co.. 80 Opera, Gin
cinnati o. 9mch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

LOST-From corner of Salamanca and
10th avenue Ranger bicycle. Had
bell. kerosene lamp with glass broken out
mud guards not matched, nearly new
frame. al parts rusted some. Reward of
$500 II returned to DIR. D. c. Thomp-
son. 511 American National Bank building.
12mch1w%
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
STORAGE-MOVING.

+ ERRIss WAREHOUSE & STORAGE
CO.--Furnfture stored. floor space for
rent. carload lots any kind Of merchan-
disc taken for distribution Furniture
packed for shipping Phone 1912 Cor.
Chase and Alcanfz streets. 15feb
BINGHAM TRANSFER COMPANT-
Phone So. Warehouse men. hauling.
packing and storing efeb
MERCHANTS TRANSFER CO., Thor b
Thorsen Prop. solicfts all kinds of
moving and hauling. Furniture packed
for shipment. Furniture stored once
phone 97S. Depot phone 7o4. june21tf
BINGHAM TRANSFER COMPANY
Hauling. packing and storing of furni-
ture. Phone So. 9feb
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FOR SALE.

DIXIE GROWN TREES, SHRUBS AND
PLANTS-Pecan. Satsumas. Pear and
Ornamentals. Field grown roses; cab
bage and sweet potato plants. Let US
send you our cata1og Pensacola Seed &
Nursery Co. Cottage Hill, Fla. 27feb1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

wANTED-First-cl SIS cornbina ton book
keeper and stenographer Young lady
If exoerfence rreferred Good salary
Address eff A R" care Journal. Pinch
wANTr-D-Rovs ~ sell The Journal An
plv Circulation DEPARTMENT. 2feb
RAILWAY NATL CLERKS WANTED
for parcels post $40 month. Thous-
ands needed. Pensacola examinations
Nav ard. sample questions and coaching
sent free. F-arl,tin Institute. Dent. 81 3.
Rochester. N 2. toApr9$
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

FOUND-Gold cuff button with engraved
monogram. Owner can have same by
calling at Journal office proving property
and paying for this ad. 12mch3t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

WANTED-Everybody to know that we
have with US first-class furniture re-
pairer and upholsterer Samples shown
on application. Hoomes Furniture Co. 90
East Wright. Phone 1895. 3eJan
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

wANTED-You to buy Ensign camera
films. We develop these films free II
bought from US. Hannah's Pharmacy,
phone SSl. 14feb1m
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

go WEEKLY and eXnenses 70 trust-
worthy people to travel and distribute
samples for big wholesale house. c
Emery. Chicago. 9nach
ACCOUNT NT-ThorouEhI competent
lumber accountant: one with full
knowledge of everv branch of accounting
in connection with the manufacture and
sale Of lumber: must he able to put in
such sts tistieaI, cost and other system as
well enable the office to have an accurate
and full accounting Of costs and results
in every branch and division of woods TO
car: no drinking allowed. Replv in CON
Aderce to us stating age married or
SINGLE past expe-ierce. eXnlain YOUR cap
abilities in detail: give fullest reference:
also state salary willing to start at Adj
dress Accountant" Care Journal 9nch
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

LOST-Monday morning between IL E.
Chase and "a W. Chase-a bar pin with
pearls and emeraIds. Liberal reward for
return to All Blount Bldg. 11mch3t
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
BOATS-LAUNCHES.

----=-vyzI7E-Launch "Ariola. So feet
length. 10 feet BEAM feet draft. II
tons gross 30 h. D. Monarch engine.
Built in 1912 and now in first-class con-
dition Original cost $500. Will sell
cheap. Apply John S. Bell & Sons.
FOR SALEGasoline boat 27x10 feet:
IL h. .. engine: suitable for fishing
towing or freightinE First-class condi-
ton. Address Box 535. Pensacola. 2Sfeb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

WANTED-Buyer for $500 National cash
register; in perfect condition and guar
anteed; prints cash checks: has four cash
drawers. Reason for selling is change OF
business. VIII sell for $500 or trade for
smaller register. Answer quick. Box IS.
Milton Fla 1omchstS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

wANTED-SPRTN6 GARDEN FRUIT
PARLOR-Fresh Western Meats, sta
pie and Fancy Groceries. Oysters In sea-
son, fresh fruits of all kinds. Free de-
livery. Phone 1888. 12feb
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WANTED.

WANTED-Ladies to know that they can
have their hair combings made into
nice hair switches, 81. 90 to $1.75. Also all
kind OF hair goods switches, transform
atoms, at low prices. Mrs. Nordstrom's
Millinery, IL and IS East Intendencia
street 19feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
WANTED.
ROOMS AND beard.

or four furnished rooms
with bath on North Hill; address p. o.
Box 8. Cottage Hill. Fla. 12mch3t
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WANTED-One thousand home owners
and farmers. to plant fruit and nut
bearing trees and ornamental trees. Write
for our catalog and make an investment
that win grow. Alvin Japanese Nursery
Company. Mobile. Alabama 1Sdec
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

FOR SALE-Nice dry stove wood: trim
rnings from kiin-dried lumber 81 90 a
load: $500 a cord. Stearns Lbr. & Export
Co. Phone 1913. snov
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PRAIRIE HAY Reduces
your feed bills. Cheapest
and best on the market.
Phone %. M. F. Gonzalez &
r. fSfeb
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WANTED TO RNOw-why all dairy
men, no matter what feed they may
try. always fall back on Sucrene Dairy
Feed. F. S. MeIlen & Co. Phone 1884,
oct5tf
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

LEE LUMBER CO-Sash doors, blinds,
shingles and posts. Mill, corner Greg
ory and 18th Avenue. Phone $40. 11feb
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

FOR RENT-Two large connecting front
rooms furnished for light housekeeping.
Bath. gas and phone. so East Chase.
Phone 1923.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Colored farm hand. Apply
112 West Cervantes. Pensacola, Fla.
mch13
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

IF YOU do not patronize the
Empire Laundry we both
lose money. Phone 322.
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FOR SALE-The best paying grocery
store and meat market in Pensacola.
located in one of the best sections OF the
city. and ENJOYING high class patronage
BOOKS open for inspection. Owners wish
to leave, owing to interests elsewhere.
Address "Store" care Journal. 7mch2wS
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13
FOR SALE-HOMES.

FOR SALE-A model home, practically
new, with 8 or loys. block rs, New
City. Apply to Jas. McHugh. 1soct
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

wANTED-Your Job Printing and orders
for Engraving Of all kinds, calling
cards. wedding Invitations. etc. MAYES
PRINTING CO.. "a West Government.
July
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-03-13

Of seed corn. consisting Of 10 varieties
Chufus. beans peas velvet beans. and a
general line Of garden seeds High grade
cotton seed meal and fertilizer OF all
kinds. j. E. Dubuisson & Bro. 3mch1m
FOR SALE-Pure milk in sterilized bot
ties. delivered by white driversgfn white
uniforms. Everything clean end sani-
tary- Pensacola Cream and fsdIk Depot
Phone 151. feb1s
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-09-02

pie can get Sufflc,ent number OF
local connections to insure the aver
age use of thirty minutes per tele-
phone day. Up to that point, a low
fiat rate of not to exceed 50 per
month for single lines, SIPS for two
party and Is cents for four-party
lines will have to be charged.
These fixed charges are so low
that they do not represent burden
on the telephone users who already
have the Bell telephone, because the
So, $1.25 and rs cents per month for
single, two-party and four-party tele-
phones, respectively, pay for having
the second telephone, with free in
coming service, and the subscribers
name in the directory.
N one who has ever tried for half
an hour to get some one whose line
was continuously busy will doubt
the need Of a second telephone en-
trance, even to residences.
chicago's golden opportunity
awaits her at this moment, when the
Illinois Telephone & Telegraph Conn
pany is trying to sell out to the Bell,
which company would, if it did here
as it did in other cities where it has
bought out the automatic exchanges,
dismantle and junk this modern
plant, which is the foundation for the
finest telephone plant in the world.
There is a well founded belief that
municipalities should not enter fields
that are being well served by other
agencies, so long as very high de-
gree of efficiency is maintained by
those agencies entrusted with the
duty of serving the people. Here we
have a different case, where large
company, owned principally in the
East, insists on giving us service,
which at its best does not represent
33 per cent efficiency compared with
the quality of service being rendered
over the automatic systems here, and
in 100 American and 3 or more for