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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1924
Page
18
The Post Telegram Want Ads offer a Christmas Gift Suggestions column described as a complete catalogue aiding economical shopping. It invites readers to rely on daily reads for gift ideas and notes the first column on the left as part of the feature.
Help wanted ads describe rapid advancement and high earning potential with the most progressive automobile selling organization in New England. Many listings promise nightly letters to apply, no canvassing, weekly cash, and training, with entries for sales positions nationwide.
Multiple lost and found notices list a large black dog with white chest and collar with name and address, rewards offered and contacts in Stratford Bridgeport and nearby areas. Also note lost keys, a wheeled coat, a hospital pin, a fox hound, and various personal items with reward offers and contact addresses.
A quirky notice describes a pet event at Kenosha Avenue detailing dogs and birds for sale or display. Names listed include Snported, putgreed, and Robinson. The ad mentions a five month old puppy and a walkin option near Pak Avenue and West Bd.
A scanned column lists multiple help wanted notices for women and girls. Items include general housework positions in Fairfield and Barnum areas, waitresses, laundresses, and a bookkeeper/typist, with pay ranges noted. Several entries solicit experienced applicants with references, and others advertise agency postings and manager or demonstrator roles in nearby towns. Some entries provide contact addresses or phone instructions.
A collage of 1920s style help wanted notices features a high school graduate seeking any clerical or typing work with six years as a drug clerk, a chauffeur looking for private employment, a radio man seeking stable post, a strong healthy man open to watchman or institution work, and various domestic positions including cook, nurse, housekeeper, and laundry help. Addresses and contact numbers accompany potential applicants.
Mixed listings show firewood kindling lumber and furniture items for sale or delivery. Names and addresses appear for Stratford and surrounding areas with contact numbers and pricing scattered among miscellaneous items.
Central Tel Barnum announces a 25 unit loft area suitable for light manufacturing and storage. Contact to view and lease terms.
Classified ad listing low priced used cars and trucks from Mansell Motors and dealers on Stratford Avenue. Highlights include 1920s and 1923 models such as Ford touring, Buick coupe, Dodge touring, and a Hudson coach with emphasis on affordable down payments and easy terms. Multiple local dealer names and addresses appear.
Classifieds from 1921 detail bargains on used cars and auto parts. Listings show Dodge low condition autos, Chevrolet PatsRen gee coupe, and various tires, accessories, and spares with prices and contact hints. Locations include Fairfield Avenue Stratford Avenue Orchard Street Cedar Street Botsford Depot and Yorkville.
Local and long distance moving services advertise odd lots of furniture and pianos with low rates. Several names appear such as J Fisher Gail ONeill and Harry Hanson Jr offering moving, furniture handling, storage and truck fleets. Contacts include Noble 495 and Noble 4212. The listing touts reasonable rates, large vans, guaranteed work and limited routes between Newark Hartford Bartford and New York.
Want two three four or six family houses at reasonable prices. Contact 848 Barnum Ave Stratford 147.
Listings for multiple rental units describe five room flats with modern improvements including gas heat, heat, garages, and party north Madison area. Several addresses show units at 7269 North Ave Noble 9813 875M and more with varying rent from 17 to 35 dollars monthly. Contact Barnum 4662 or Barnum 5833 for details.
A garbled notice describes a sale at a pub offering CB speakers, batteries, and various electronics. It mentions Christmas presents, a vase, and items like a G100 radio with a price around 4094, plus several brands and models. The text references a store on Od y Ave and a customer-friendly promise, with unclear names and dates.
Local classified fragment lists painting and papering services with various prices and contact hints. Mentions and partial addresses appear for multiple providers including 221 Crate St and 2398 7.8 awl V8, with notes on materials and payment terms.
Advertisements describe furnished rooms and light housekeeping options in multiple addresses such as Courtland NT, Patrfield Ave, John St, Martin Ave, MON AVE, 121 Caldwell, 4415, 400 John St, Fifth St, 108 Pant Mats, 67 Poplar St, 319 Golden Hill, Broad St, Brooklawn, and 1617 Fairfield Ave. Options include single or double rooms, steam or hot water heat, private or shared, with or without kitchenette, references, and occasional garage access. rates around 1.50 to 2.50 per night.
Classified notice-like ad listing a mash of household items for sale including rugs curtains furniture and miscellaneous goods. Mentions weekly payments and special orders to clear out high grade items, with multiple addresses and seller names across Bridgeport area.
Typewriters offered by VAVOCE YOUNG AGENCY at 398 Stratford Ave advertise renting repairing and exchange of machines. Rebuilt typewriters guaranteed with repairs and lattice supplies noted along with spare parts and stee l equipment.
Classifieds list numerous houses for sale in Brooklawn and Stratford with varied features. Listings mention 3 and 4 bedroom homes, garages, hot water heat, basements, and large yards. Vendors include Casey Marshall & Casey and Yansick with prices and down payments noted, plus opportunities for rental income and quick transactions.
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