Note 241 — Chapter XXIV · PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
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Notice the way in which gas and electric lighting companies try to increase their business by selling gas stoves, electric irons, and other appliances at low figures and on the installment plan. Telephone companies place public pay-stations in every nook and corner to pick up a few extra nickels and dimes. Telegraph companies give special rates on night letters to get messages which would be sent by mail if the regular rates were charged. Can you imagine the post-office keeping open at night in order to obtain more business?