(Throughout the 1980s and 90s, countless magazine and newspaper articles have perpetuated errors about this first catalog, stating that it had 44 pages and 22 designs, with prices ranging from $650 - $2500. -- RT) In addition to the 44 houses, Sears offered plans and building materials for a "modern" schoolhouse, which the company claimed could be built for $11,500. ... A small paragraph on page four of the 1930 Honor-Bilt Modern Homes catalogue stated that Sears had now sold more than 48,000 homes. ... A small column in the January 22, 1931 Chicago Tribune stated that in 1930, there had bee...

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It also overruled all existing state laws and prohibited states from introducing new laws. ... The wholesale prices are set by state regulatory agencies and typically are around 20% under the RBOCs current retail prices (but some states have set them as low as 40% under retail). ... RBOCs were also required to provide special, less expensive access to schools, hospitals, and libraries. ...

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