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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Surgeons Fix Up Pet Rat

San Francisco, April 25.--Jcrbo. a
pet rat belonging to 13-year-old Don
aid Wyatt has a tail today that is vir-
tually as good as new, thanks to a
surgeon at the Emergency hospital.
Late yesterday Donald c., to the
hospital when the staff was busy and
pleaded tearfuly that his Egyptian
jumping rat be given treatment. The
tears finally won!
The boys version is 81 had my rat
at pet show. A cat Missed at him
while I was holding the tip of his tail.
He jumped SO hard the skin peeled
off,
The skin was sewed back on, accord
ing to report from tho hospital. The
record reads:
zone rat-rc-tailed.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
ldeaIist Millionaire Daddy

Boston. April 25.-Charlcs A.
Garland. millionaire idealist today is
the father of a bouncing boy. Dis
regarding his previously expressed
theories concerning the laws of the
church and state he acted just like
an ordinary daddy"
That he had become reconciled to
his wife, Mary Wren Garland, who
recently built a cottage in Dedham
and moved from the North Carver
backwoods homestead where the
young people had lived, was also
learned today. The baby was born
in a hospital here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Fire Damage at PittsfeId, N. n.

Pittsfield, \. H., April 25.-SiX build
ings were on fire at one time here to-
day. Sparks from forest fire ignitcd
Green & Purtcll's ice houses, contain
ing the towns entire supply of ice.
II was saved from total loss 18th dim
Guilty. At the same time five other
buildings took fire. 1t was necessary
to get water from the Pittsfield mills
pumps and long lines Of Sc were
necessary. AS it was! several thou
sand dollars damage resulted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The program for the concert to be
given at the Universalist church
QIallowelD, Thursday. April 9th. 7.3o
i. NJ. will be: Piano solo. Miss Al
ma Perkins; soprano solo, Miss Aud
rey Snare; recitation, "War Souvin-
ers," Byron Verge; songs, ta) Amer
lean Soldier, 90 Carotid, waltz song,
(c) My Uncle Sam, Byron Verge; in
strumcntal music; vocal solo, Frank
Pierce, "basso;" recitation, Byron
Verge; songs, (a) Boom Our State.
OBJ "Leona Dream Waltz" Byron
NergC.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
BIG FOREST FIRE
NEAR WORCESTER

Worcester. Mass. April 25.-A fer
est fire which spread over $50 acres
in Paxton this afternoon and caused
the Paxton officials TO summon sN
from Worcester and Holden. II blamed
by Paxton officials on members OF M
legislative committee on water supply
and officials Of the Worcester water
department. The legislative commit
tee was inspecting the Worcester va
tershed when. shortly after noon, sns'
IT had left one Of the reservoirs W.
fire broke out. Town officials asse''
the fire was caused by carelessne"
of some member Of the irsp"ctiht
party who probably threw q lgh"'
match away after lighting a cigar.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
General Reception

On Thursday afternoon. from to
5. a general reception will Re held at
Christ church parish house to mark
the close of the present season of
the Woman's Auxiliary to the Presid-
ing Bishop and Council. Two repre-
sentatives of the New England Home
for Little Wanderers will be present
as special guests. and will speak of
the work OF this remarkable institu-
ton. A general invitation is extend
ed to the women of Gardiner and Vi
entity. Business session of the AuXt-
liary at 80.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Troy, N. Y, Hospital Gets 100000

Bennington, VT, April pa be-
quest of $4,000 to cniow a free
room at the Samaritan hospital at
Troy, y. Y, is made in the will Of
Margaret Fay Brown Of Bennington,
filed for probate today. The will
provides that the rcsiduary estate,
estimated at between $4,000 and
$4,000 shall go to Middlcbury Col
lege to create the Stephen Fay Foun-
dation in memory of the ancestor of
the testatriX. stephen Fay was land
lord of the Catamount Tavern in this
town. which was the meeting place
of Ethan Aliens Green Mountain
Boys and of the council of safety
before the admission OF Vermont in
to the Union.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
ROUGH VOYAGE
STEAMER ASIA

Providence, April 25.-Almost two
days overdue, the steamer Asia Of
the Fabro Line, fighting her way
through three storms, locked here
today with So passengers. including
wealthy American tourists, a Portu-
guese artist: Baron and Baroness
Nicholas Solovief and three adopted
sons of the King Of Aoyssinia, who
are being sent here for an American
education.
Baron Solovief was robbed of many
millions of dollars, thousands of
acres of land and several villas by
the Bolsheviki, he declared He said
he and his wife would visit relatives
il New York and New Jersey.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
MEAT HIGHEST
IN BAY STATE

Boston. April 25.- Federal reports
show that the retail price Of meat
is higher in Massachusetts than in
any other part Of the country, said
Eugene c. Huffman, chairman of the
commission on necessaries of life,
in letter read today before the Sem
ate ways and means committee.
The letter was in support OF a
resolve providing for an inquiry by
the commission into conditions af-
fecting the sale and distribution of
meat products and the advisabilty
o. establishing publish slaughter
houses.
Mr.. Huffman said he believed the
raising of livestock should be foster
cd in this state.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Grant Centennial

AT G. A. r. hall, Thursday evening,
Apr. y, at S z. NJ. Pell Clason Camp
and Auxiliary. uniting with Heath
Post and Relief Corps, will fttingly
observe the Tooth anniversary of the
birth of Gen. U. S. Grant. There will
be a literary and musical program.
All other patriotic orders and the
public in general are cordially invit-
ed to be present to do honor to this
most noble man, who served his
country so faithfully in a time of
great peril.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
9TH Artillery to Fort Ethan Allen

Boston, Apr. 25-Maj. Gen. Clar-
ence r. Edwards. commanding the
First Army Corps area. received
word today that all but one battalion
of the Seventh Field Artillery now at
Camp Dix, n. j., would be stationed
at Fort Ethan Allen. VT, after the
summer training camp season. The
troops will march from Camp Dix to
Camp Devens and after the training
camps are closed will proceed to
their new station.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Navy CAPTAIN Retjres

Washington. April 25.-Retirement
OF Captain William Rees Rush from
the navy with the rank Of Rear-Ad-
miral. recommended by Secretary
DENLY because of Captain Rush's
service during the war as command
ant of the Boston Navy Yard. has
been approved by the Senate Naval
Committee in reporting favorably a
retirement bill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Convict Female Thief

Boston. Apr. 25-Miss Anne Rus
ling whom detectives trailed for
some time as the woman of peaches
and cream" complexion wanted for
larceny from jewelry stores. was
found guilty today of having taken
four rings from jewelers. establish
ments here. She was sentenced to
an indefinite term in Sherborn. A
jury found her not guilty in some of
the courts on which she had been
indicted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

One of the musical treats Of the
season will be held ut Library hall
on May j.. when prominent local ar
lists will serve a musical menu that
VIII appease every appetite. The
concert will be given for the benefit
of the Nassar fund of the Gardiner
Girls club. Everyone should secure
their tickets early from club men,
bcrs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Los Angeles Killing
Planned by Ku Klux,
Initiate Declares

Lon Angeles. April 25.-The mid
night raid resulting in the killing of
Constable NJ. 3. Mosher Saturday was
arranged in a meeting Friday night
in which Blake Il. Shambeau, traffic
officer of Inglewood, was initiated
into the Ku KluX Khan, Shambeau tes-
titled at the inquest here today into
the death of Constable Mosher.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Yeggs Get Away
with $4,000 Haul

Baltimore, April 25.-Two hoId-up
men stopped Max Berestein, jew
elry broker near his home in East
Baltimore today. knocked him down
with a blow from a pistol butt and
snatched a case holding diamonds
and jewelry which Berestein declared
to be worth s150,000. The two men
stepped into an automobile which
was standing at the curb and drove
away
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
u. S. Reserves Rights
on Russian War Debts

London. April 25.-tBy A. ~
Richard washburn Child. American
ambassador 10 Italy. has notified W,
Genoa conference that the tn''so
States reserves al, It's tights on INV
repayment OF war debts due IRON
Russia. says . dispatch 10 the h''
ming Standard from Genoa. Ines.
debts include private bankers loan'
and adva ices to the Kerensky govern
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

An entertainment will be given at
the First Baptist church Friday, Apr.
Is New members of the missionary
Circle will give short play called
The Packing of the Missionary Bar
REL" Miss Hazel Woodbury.. soloist;
Mrs. Guy Holt, reader and an or
chestra. Given for the benefit of the
Missionary fund.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Belfast. April 25.-(By A. PIN
surgent republican army troops today
attacked lorry carrying republican
army regulars at Mulllngar. Several
shots were exchanged. marking the
first fighting between the two factions
The regular troops were reinforced
and made six arrests.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The funeral of the late Mrs. Geor-
gle r, Collins was held Tuesday aft
ernoon at 80 o'clock from her late
home on Spring street, Rev. r. w.
Flant officiating. The bearers were
]. Berry. j. Berry. Y. Cults ]. Atkins.
The interment was in Oak Grove
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Ottawa. Ont, Apr. 25-Canadian
trade is again swinging steadily up
wards. statistics made public today
shown. March showed a total trade
of $40, 1S4,S72. an increase OF $685.
SS6.144 over February and one of
$41, 61O039 over January.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Boston, April o5.-Edward j. o.
Conner. Michael Moriarty and John
K. Ronayne Of Springfield, were
found guilty Nv n jury in Federal
Court today Of robbing the post Of
flee at West Springfield last Febru-
airy. The amount obtained was small.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The Art club will meet with Mrs.
VIM. Snow, Randolph, Thursday eve
ming. large attendance is request
ed by the president as important
business is to come before the club.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The Current Events club will meet
this Wednesday afternoon with Mrs.
George Morse, Academy street. There
will be a paper on TYPES of Munich
pal Government" by Miss, Jessica
EasKell Following this there will be
a mock session OF the City Govern
ment. Mrs. ]. NJ. Robinson acting as
mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Many people especially the younger
element will hail with delight the an
nouncement that the Gerlie Kelley
Orchestra are to furnish the music at
City hall on Friday evening for the
dance. This orchestra is the same one
that accompanied the Delays on their
visit here a week ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Now is the time to get busy and
clean up the land in the rear of the
stores on Water street, and so get
rid of an unsightly looking roadway
and general menace as well.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
HALLOWELL

Ned and Ethel Church of Middle
street were visitors Tuesday at Au-
burn and Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Dublin. April 25.-Five men today
held up and shot and killed a young
man near Baltinasloe. The men then
burned a iorry he was driving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

vitation to the Sons of Veterans,
Frank L. Goodrich Post and Auxiliary,
American Legion, to b. present. The
meeting will be at Fl. +. A. hall.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Reuben Blackmer of North White
field was among the out of-town call
ers Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The many friends &C Rev. and Mrs.
c. o. Perry will read with pleasure
that Mr.. Perry has been returned to
the Hallowell Methodist church by the
Maine conference and will be with us
for another two years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Miss Esther Arata, who has been
caring for her mother. has returned
to her work again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Carleton Philbrook Of Jefferson
was calling Tuesday on friends in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Mrs Maude Watson. who has spent
the last six weeks in Kezar Falls. Me.
with her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Davis.
returned Monday to her home in Hal
lowell. Mrs. Davis is still seriously
i'll, requiring the services Of trained
nurse
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. Harold 6. Fuller were
automobile callers on business Tues
day at Lewiston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Crescent Lodge, A. o. L. w. of this
city will go to Gardiner this evening.
where they will exemplify the work
in the third degree. A feature of the
evening will be the presence of District
Deputy Walter Fl. Holmes Of Augusta,
who will address the assemblage.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Mrs Kite Beeman Berry and her
sister, Miss Edith Beeman. iare in
Paris. and write to Hallowell friends
interesting accounts of sightseeing
trips in that city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The friends of Milton Gilman were
very glad to welcome him upon the
street again after his long serious i'll
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Mrs. Il. j.. Foster and small grand
daughter Phyllis are the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Grondn, Second
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ran
dolph Methodist church will meet
tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John
Grant.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Miss Harriet Nuttins and Miss
Queenie Carbino. both of whom have
been confined to their homes by illness,
are out again and have resumed their
work at the high school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The regular meeting Of Canabas
Council. knights of Columbus will be
held on Wednesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Christ church; Confirmation class
for boys and girls today (Wednes-
daD ut 40 o'clock. Parish house.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

lands Of this city. were "dynamited
BY unknown parties" and that an
investigation by a grand jury would
be demanded Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Oscar Bigelow, Mrs. William WOOD
side, Sr., and Miss Catherine Woodside
were recent visitors in Auburn. MAX
ing the trip in Mr.. Bigelow's new car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Philip O'Brien, a student at Bow
dom college is at his home in the
city. being called here by the illness
Of his father.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Gilbert Carey of East Pittston was
among the ut-of-town callers in
Gardiner, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Mrs. J.. +. Eeane and small son.
Norman Jerold. have been making a
visit to Mrs. Beanes mother, .1rs. An
ME Horne, Academy street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Mr.. and Mrs. John Fitzgerald have
moved from Temple street. Halloweli,
to a farm on the Bangor road, Au-
gusta.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Friends of Charles H. O'Brien Of
outer Second street will regret to
know that he is critically i'll at his
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

The General Tilden Auxiliary Will
celebrate the Tooth anniversary OF
the birth OF General Grant, next
Thursday evening. and extend an in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Mrs. Garfield Horne has been con-
fined to her home for a short time
with illness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Elmer Small of Portland was a
business visitor in Gardiner, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
EHlErNrNnllnmNilI.1Ilul!lgglr!anyiII,IIlrun

Fred Weeks of Cedar Grove was a
business caller in the city, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

B. z. Shaw of Augusta was calling
Tuesday on Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26
Saltonstall Remembers
All Employees in Will

Cambridge. Mass. April ?j-E''',
employee In the ONCE and home y
the late Richard NJ. Saitonstai' a.
Boston attorney. was remembers y
his will which was fled for prooa''
here today. Harvard college w.
given 5000 for the csta blishmen' o !.
scholarship and $4,000 was left 70 a.
Perkins Institute for the Blind. -" -,
estimated value OF the estate 10 s0'''
81. GOO, 600.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Dublin. April 2s.-In tho 'enes :.
its owner, L1dy Emily Hownrd-pa,s,
Irish republican army regulars soo.a
occupied Gainesville castle In A'"'
county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-04-26

Eastern Divisional =. Mort
Pittsburg Pa) Leader. chairman: J
s. Marden. Lowell tMass) Courier
Citizen. secretary; Richard Hooker
Springfield tMass) Republican, ". d!
Pape. Waterbury Comm Republicsn
w. II. Dow. Portland (Msine) Express
and Advertiser. Roland L. Andrews
Worcester tMassD Gsretts p. y, Me-
Lean. Washington I'd. c.. Post.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-12
Sports and Dressy
Skirts for 81. Is
Values up to $685.

THE vogue Of the separate
IL skirt has returned full blast
this season and will be more and
more evident as Fall approaches.
This offering embraces many
very smart skirts in plaids, stripes
and mixed woolens. For the con-
sentative dresser and for bust
aess needsa number Of navy
blue and black serge skirts are to
be found in this assortment.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-12
BlOuses:,
$,2'':::'''...9,5!;:::

III ANDSOMEST sports
IL i models Of fine .voiles;
plain and trimmed with i'm
ported ginghams; pongee
blouses and also a number
Of georgette silk blouses.
Values to $500.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-12
B1Ouses.
.:$;..:l||I....5:9:::;

n New price especially de-
1 4 vised to clear away an
assortment of supremely
good sports and tailored
wash blouses. Values up to
S2.50--and& even more.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-12
Please p ;a:,y Cash

xAI e sincerely urge our pa
nv irons to pay cash for their
selections during this sale.
h The prices in effect in most
cases represent distinct losses
there's hardly an article
which will carry a mark even I
as high as wholesale value
SO we will especially appreci-
ate complete and final settle
Y ment for merchandise &whenit
# is selected. a further reason n
IN for this request is that 8quanti- 4
ties are limited and we could y
no. consistently permit arti-&
cles to be taken out on appro.
!. val.--OSGOOD'S
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-12
Our Finest Quality
Skirts for 50. 95
Values up to s15.95

IF yousdesire. skirt fashioned
with the popular fringed hem,
you'll find it mathis lot; if you
want a plaid or S stripe desigil-a
plain or pleated sskirtt----a conserva-
tive Of noveltysstyle you'll do6Well
toshurry;sin while this July Clear
ance assortment is Offered at the
decidedly reduced price.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-07-12

Of wolfe and some il batise mostly white q
able sports wearing Standard $1.5O value bouses.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-08
AUCTION SALE

| . --. - Il :. H. W is, 1872 + s.
AS I.,have decided to quits farming
/ will sell at public auction on Mrs
M. o. Mattson's farm, 6 miles south
of ,Willmar, section 9, OF Whitefeld
on sSs IS ss5z I'll VI
Friday, March 10, 1922,
Sale Begins at / o'clock.
The following described property:
HORSES black horse 10 yrs old ;
l black horse s yrs old; 1 bay mare
II yrs old.
HARNESS. sets Of work harness;
l single harness;
IMPLEMENTS Lett feed mill No.
8; Deering corn binder; / SIT Deer
ing mower; 1 keystone 16:in. 90 disc;
! single row Case cultivator, 6-shovels;
! Mccormick 3-section steel drag; L
II h. p. gas engine; 4 pump jack; i
hay rack; ] single buggy; / wagon
spring seat, nearly new; L Overland
touring car, model Is, and some other
articles. s15S 80 sssS
TERMS: Sums OF SO or less, cash !;
over that amount time will be given
to November 1, 1922, on bankable
notes at per cent interest. No prop
erty to be removed until settled for.
]. G. sGuhDERso ON Owner.
Col. CHI: Nelson, ctioneer.
Bank Of SWillmar, Clerk. IS As5s
- f- 80 Y EyE
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1922-03-08
us. Leads World
in Number Of Phone,

On January /, 1921, the United
States had total Of Is, All, 600 tele-
phones. This is almost three times the
number 1ber of telephones in Europe and
about Is per cent. Of the total number
in the entire world. s us.
Of the over thirteen million tele-
phones, in this country, approximately
100000 are owned and operated:;.b
the Northwestern Bell Telephone COM
pany and the other seventeen associ-
ated Bell companies. The other s.
100000 are owned and operated :by
local, mutual and farmers com
panies, nearly all CT which connect
with the lines Of the. Bell System.
Connecting the 13,411, 900 telephones
in the United States is vast network
of 31,7OO,0OO miles of wire, nearly SO
per cent of the worlds. total.