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July 23, 1926 WILMETTE LIFE 13 Not only in total telephones and ·in telephone growth, but also in number. of telephones per 100 of population, the United States easily lead& the world. According to the Bell System's compilations the United States has 14.2 telephones for every 100 inhabitants; Canada has 11.6; Denmark, 9; New Zealand, 8.7; Svveden, 6.9; and Norway, 6.1. In Germany there are but 3.9 instruments per 100 population~ in Great Britain, 2.8; and in France,. RODEO DRAWS CHAMPS World's Championship EYenta Interest Cowboya and Raach Owaera of America The annual cowboy · and cO\vgirl world's championships held in Chicago with the large amount of prize money offered to the conte stants--....$35,000 this year-has had a great effect all over the West in stimulating intere st in the se sport s, according to Tex Austin of Las Vegas, N. M., who has just arrived here after a tour of the cattle country. Austin will again direct the Chicag-o Rodeo, August 14 to 22, for the Chicago Association of Commerce. "All of the 1925 world's champions will compete :n the Chicago Rodeo," said Austin. "Against them will be the best cowgirls and cowbovs from all over the West. The big prize money and the chance to win the world's titles, belts and trophie s has stirred them up. Ranchmea Interested "Big ranch owners arc more interrsted than ever before. Elimination contests are being held and the winners will be sent to Chicago. The thirtv hands in the Alcalde ranch outfit of Ra,· Pfaffle on the Rio Grande near Sa;1ta Fe, arc having a weekly rodeo to select the three best calf ropers to send to Chicago. The same thing is being done at other places . . The Chicago Association of Com- Telephone Facts With more than three-fifths of the telephones of the world and ten times as many in proportion to population as the re st of the world, the Cnited States maintains undi sputed leadership in the field of telephonic communication at the fiftieth milestone of t-he mdustry's history. Statistics recently brought out by the American Telephone and Telegraph company show that on January 1, 1925, there were 26,308,508 telephones in use throughout the world, 16,072,758 or 62 per cent of which were in the L'nited States. This is approx- imately one telephone for each seven persons. The continent of Europe, with four· times as many people,. had only 6,895,365 instruments, or less. than half the number in the United States. American telephone systems likewise reveal greater net annual growth than the systems of all other nations combined. The increase in the number of telephones in this country during 1924 was 839,407, while in all foreign countries combined it was only 750,263. 1.7. Frederick E. Lewis Resident NORTH SHORE Funeral Director Mr. Fredtrick E. Lewis. assisted by Mrs. F. E. Lewis, bas bad twenty-one yea"' \)f successful service in the professional field. The best testimony to their cartful. courteous, and conscirntious work comrs from those whom they have Strved during dxir residence on the North Shore. All calls will be personally attended to by Mr. Lewis. -· mercc is spending $250,000 this Year to make the second annual rodeo- the greatest event of its kind ever hel<l. This amount has been underwritten by the business men of Chicago to put the rodeo on a par with the Kew Orlean s Mardi Gras, the Indianapoli s auto race and the l\fontreal Ice carnival as a great annual event which will attract thousands of visitors from all parts of the country. \fany of 't he greatest writers on western themes will be present. as will officials and other representatins of many states. Our new De Lux~ Invalid Coach is available for emergency calla at our Wilmette Funeral Home. V ltfJ Lart~t in M oJe:n Limousine F 'fuipmtnt 1 110 Central Avena1 WILMETTE Parlors phone, Wilmette 355~ Home phone. Wilmette 3552 The store is illways cool and Telephone~ inviting. University Wilmette 2 4 oo 11 oa THE MODERN A Joyous Outing Begins with a Smart Sum- WOMAN GOES A-SPORTING - WHAT SHE TAKES ALONG Clothes for )Sunshine Time . C)unshinr Clothes for sunshine time! Clothes of summery delicacy, clothes tbat tell of bright, joyful summer days, clothes that accompany the sportwoman in her contests -now, if ever. the right clorhes must be chosen. mer Frocl< She Makos a Smart Appear-. ance tn Knickers $4.95 of rayon for practicJbili ty and trim appearance. These are especially charming. of extra fine quality and present noteworthy values now. $2.75 Twted knickus will likely be her first choice. They are t a i l o r e d in modern style pockeu, bc;t of self material or of leather. adjustablt button knee bands. Some ta S7 . 95· h should b~ New Su·eat~r Is but $5.95 Wool knitted sweaters in light summer weight - some in white. others in white with a touch of color and still others in colors. A Smart The Shoes She Wears, $7.50· They are hiking shoesdurably constructed with t·he high lace tops that tell the world she is a seasoned biker. ·The Felt Hat Is Sportsy - and is the moit popular hat of the day, It rakes first place with the sportswoman, for vacation or everyday activities .··.·... She Chooses a .Jantzen $5 Hot days are fun days with a Jantzen and thr beach near at hand. The Jantzen sets the standard. ~itssm~~t~~s~ ·. ~n·d· · :~~l.it·y· . ~~.i~~i~~$6. 75 First Floo1· Blouses in 2--Color Combinations, $2 Girls' tom boy blouses are ready for the out-of~doors. They are a necrssary requisite for the summer wardrobe. Second Floor A Tailored Tub Silk Frock, $14.95. Charming are the modes, and simple the trimmings.. Tbu makes them prat.:tical for all summertime sportsways. Thetr v~lue is to be noted too. S£Concl Floor