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Show I i i Mount Timpanogos from Provo Canyon LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE CALL RATES REDUCED i a The redaction in rates for toll and Long Distance telephone calls in the Hell System which went into effect on February 1st is the third such reduction which the American Telephone and Telegraph Company and its Associated Companies in the Bell System have made within the past two jrears and four months. This reduction is in keeping with the Systems policy of using increased earnings for the enlargement and improvement of the service, or foi reduction in the rates charged Both of these-thingfor such service. have happened, the service having been materially improved while, at the same time, the rates have been reduced. The improvement in service during 1928 is shown by the speed with which toll and Long Distance calls were handled. - About 95 per cent of such calls are now handled while the subscriber remains at the telephone. Another improvement is the extension of tlie countrys of net-wo- rk inter-cit- y tele- phone cables which are practically storm-proo- f, a total of 1500 miles of such cable having been constructed during the past year, which is a record for any single year. 'V s Sir George Parish, British economist, speaking before the National Free Trade Conference in Kngland, predicted all sorts of gloom for the next few months. And it must be admitted that the going is a little tough for the free traders just now. President HQOverhas decided that he doesnt want the Mayflower and we imagine cruising on a steam yacht would seem a little tame after spending a few weeks on a battleship. DUSTLESS DUST .CLOTH To make a dustless dustcloth, soak a piece of cheesecloth for two hours in strong hot soap suds to which a few drops of turpentine have been added. When dry,,it will hold the dust and also polish the furniture. CARROT SALAD A pleasant wav to get vitamins down the family is to add grated carrots to lemon jello. They will taste like the most delicious oranges. Serve with a dash of cream or salad dressing. t whipped In the recent election in Italy 99 out of 100 votes cast were for Mussolini. Maybe it would be a good idea for Chairman Raskob to go over there and get the system. |