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Newspaper
Bridgeport Standard Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1919
Page
9
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls older telephone practice and central exchanges in a past era. The speaker notes casual refusals to disconnect the line to hear a baby and mentions Mrs Brewster and a home town, implying a personal anecdote about daily life and communication.
A woman in America, Patricia Webster of Oakland, leads a large auto agency and argues women can succeed in auto sales by matching men in professional standards. She recalls facing prejudice, notes high earnings potential, and offers guidance on ethical, high-priced car selling focused on courtesy, reading buyers, and using competence over charm.
Public Service Commissioner Lewis Nixon announced that Lindley M. Garrison, receiver of Brooklyn Rapid Transit, accepted mediation to end a three day transit strike affecting surface, subway, and elevated lines. Garrison will meet a workers committee. only union representative committees may be sent, and the union seeks recognition. A mob attacked surface cars near Greenwood depot, and police rescued crews. a boy, Scantey Edwards, 7, fractured his left forearm playing near Long Fill and was treated at Emergency Hospital.
A playful compilation notes various birds and traits. It mentions owls broad presence, magpies reaching high altitudes, and parrots seizing objects with a left claw. The American hummingbird is cited as the smallest bird, while wild pigeons are described as voracious eaters.
The War Department announced a full price list for subsistence stores sold to the public via parcel post or municipal agencies. Prices are set below market rates, based on storage points in thirteen districts. Redistribution aims to give each district proportional access to 72 articles offered for sale.
A crowd of 800 at State and Main streets watched Immanuel Stewron of 391 Main street and Nick Wand has of 2 Gilbert Court fight after 9 pm over an ancient grudge. Stewron was arrested for assault as Mandikas suffered minor injuries and the pool cue used in the attack was taken as evidence.
Stratford business publicizes trucking capacity for loco and long distance moves with a contact telephone Stratford 626 and a vague offer. The snippet emphasizes freight hauling and relocation needs.
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