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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1921
Page
4
A discussion on optimism as the cure for economic gloom. Merchants should overwhelm doom sayers with advertising to stimulate spending. Daily newspapers reach homes, boosting sales and speeding price reductions through higher turnover.
Easton invites bids to transport children to and from various schools for the year 1821 1932. Proposals must cover routes from Rockhouse and Wilcon to the center Aspetuck to center Judd to Yale ward Adams to Snort Hill and others. Bids due by June 1 with right to reject any or all bids.
Fourteen star salesmen from out of town visited the Bassick company for its annual sales conference. They toured the plant with works manager F L Bassick, enjoyed a luncheon prepared by the office girls, and danced briefly before resuming discussions on industrial sales policies led by E A Bexlisle.
New York May 3 report notes a sharp drop in blood pricing for transfusions. Hospitals face shortages as buyers and sellers adjust, with some sellers asking as low as 25 dollars per quart and others demanding up to 700 dollars per quart. The piece highlights a growing, if illegal, marketplace where money motivates donors and vendors alike.
Present demids exchanged remarks as Pinner led the Brooklawn Country Club evening session. A discussion on the commercial division was planned, followed by a 4 PM New York trip and an evening theatre party. Bassick Company representatives from five branches attend. The conference ends Friday with a Stratfield banquet.
Nomination of Ph Lewin of Indianapolis and James F B Campbell of Spokane Washington to the Interstate Commerce Commission were confirmed by the Senate today without opposition. A private concern operates Hango harbor in Finland under government concession.
A Connecticut Superior court trial over the deaths of Ernest Middleton and James Smyth centers on an automobile collision with a coal cart driven by Frank Poulski. Plaintiffs Middleton and Smyth allege negligence by the cart driver, while the defense contends contributory negligence by both drivers and a guest rider. The case resumed after adjournment, with jurors expected to hear final arguments today.
Orient Chapter C B E S will host an informal dancing party Saturday evening in the Stratfield balloon venue. Plans include balloon dances and a pledge drive for the charity chest. A local and out of town guest list is noted with Mrs. Howard Gorham in charge and a long committee for tickets, advertising, decorations, and refreshments.
A Park theatre meeting of the corset workers union voted to protest an anti-strike bill before the judiciary committee. International Lady Garment Workers' vice president Seigelman urged continued organization and planned canvassing in Bridgeport this spring and summer. Seidelman appealed for signatures against the measure. Official figures show Belgian imports near 100000 in the kingdom.
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