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Wilmette Life (Wilmette, Illinois), 30 Aug 1929, p. 15

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August 30, 1929 -p WILMETTE LIFE 15 llere, the subtleties of modem illumination enhance the richness of ancient Gothic lines. I ' I LIGHT'S GOLDEN JUBILEE Sky Harbor-Chicagoland's newest aviation center - relies on proper illumination to beckon flyers and guide them to safe landing .... FIFTY years ago., on October twenty·first, 1879, Mr. Thomas A. Edison announced the success of his incan· descent lamp. In addition, he initiated the system by which electricity is produced and distributed for light and power. These inventions marked the beginning of widespread changes in living and working conditions. Cities have been transformed; hon1es hav~ been 1nade more beautiful, more comfortable, more healthful; travel has becon1e 1nore rapid, safer and n1ore enjoyable; enlightentnent has spread; amusements have multiplied; the opportunities for useful employment have been widened imn1easurably; and innumerable conveniences that were unknown have become commonplace. The old 'Dutch Mill of the Fox River Valley is shown in resplendent relief -one of the many striking effects achie~ed through modem illumination. .... Never in the history of the world have the benefits of any other invention been enjoyed by as many people as are participating in the advantages that electric light has brought to mankind. Throughout every civilized country there is reason for rejoicing because of the achievement that is being cele· brated in this year of Light's Golden Jubilee. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NORTHERN ILUNOIS .JOSEPH \V. KEHOE, District Manager 1141 Central Ave., Wilmette Phone Wilmette 2899

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