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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1925
Page
22
The Bridgeport Post Telegram urges readers to use want ads to reach about 150,000 people daily. It emphasizes sharing needs or items to buy or sell widely rather than keeping them secret.
Experienced salesmen sought for Saturdays duties at various Bridgeport locations. Apply in person to Mr. Thomson of Meigs & Co or at Universal Meat Market Main Street. Position requires weekday and Saturday afternoon activity, reliable references, and residence near the East area.
A garbled historical newspaper fragment lists diverse job postings and notices. It references aluminum manufacturing Fairfield Connecticut, and multiple positions including clerks, sales, and machine operators. The text is fragmented with stray names, addresses, and recruitment phrases.
A damaged OCR listing outlines services including mailing, carpentry, chimneys, upholstery, dressmaking, piano work, and park furniture. Entries mention Conrad at Carver Street Nobie 956, James ten LAVO, 241 Olive Street, Wilkingon 141, Zalinger 24 Olive Street, and 347 State Street Nobles. Some items describe repairs, renovations, and materials offered with approximate pricing and locations.
Painting and decorating services advertised by Osborne and Co offer reasonable rates for painting and paper hanging. The notice lists contact details including J Jones and various addresses such as 2104 MPAIN Paper hanger and tree, with a call to estimate spring work and a telephone line open from early morning to evening.
Ean Horses and Mules is at Devon Avenue listing a location with a brief street reference. The readable fragment notes a place name and activity related to equines and livestock.
Classified lines show positions for joining and sewing at Atlas Bras Illere and Corset Co with 952 Crescent Ave offering two needle lap seamers zig zag and one needle stitchers on ladies underwear plus binding work. Mitchell Bros at 345 Railroad Ave seeks experienced joiners binders. Numerous household help and general labor ads include housework in small family homes, babysitting, office stenography, and travel capable applicants. Salary expectations vary, with weekly wages quoted from 21 to 24 plus travel and training stipends. many ads request in person applications and references.
A jumble of want ads seeks female workers and service help. Listings mention domestic work, child care, housework, gardening, kitchen duties, clerical tasks, chauffeurs, and general labor. Several ads request telephone or address replies and note ages, experience, and locations in Portchester, Barnum, Milford, and surrounding areas.
Several scattered notices promise rewards for lost items. A large dog described with white chest is searched around 164 Grant St and 430 Park locket area. A city savings bank book 114540 and a rabbit dog eight months old are mentioned with return promises. Contact details include Stratford addresses and times.
Fragmentary OCR item notes early 20th century improvements to pour rooms or light honkeing with references to Panebsie AW Pheu GS and Bra rd Conn. Details unclear due to damage. summarizes a local public works or construction notice with partial names and locations.
Local ads list numerous used cars including Packard sedans coupes touring models and Fords with prices. trade in old Fords. garages Schwarts Bros Oakley Main Street offer delivery and service. varied makes including Hudson Studebaker Buick Chevrolet for sale with prices and contact details. buyers sought for roadsters coupes touring cars. parts shops advertise windshields brakes and repair services. scattered addresses and phone numbers.
Local notices advertise wanted to buy used ladies and gents clothing and household items at several downtown addresses. Buyers list preferences for fashionable garments and furniture, urging inquiries to contact sellers at the noted street locations.
Classified ads list numerous rental options including five to six room flats and apartments in Bridgeport and surrounding towns. Properties feature all improvements, steam heat, hot water, and varying rents from $12.50 to $64 monthly, with several on Lafayette and Laurel avenues and in Stratford.
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