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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1922
Page
27
Miss Julia Martin, the oldest employee at Grant's Store since 1919, is famed for her patient, cheerful service in the drapery section. Clients praise her knowledge of goods and steady, courteous manner, defining the store’s customer relations and the value of consistent service.
The article explains how a factory uses demand, labor costs, and price strategies to keep operations running during slow periods. It argues buyers seek low prices, while owners aim to maximize profits by selling at reduced costs, sustaining production and employment.
In New York City a large Grant warehouse stocks dolls for the holiday trade. Workers assemble figures in open workshops under skilled doll makers, with varied outfits and facial styles. The 40,000 square foot building houses both manufactured dolls and imported lines from many countries for sale to customers nationwide.
The Grant Store announces a large recruitment of cheerful, well trained young women to staff its expanded departments. Ruth Miller supervises in the new setup with emphasis on department placement, customer approach, and in-store harmony. The remodeling includes about thirty departments, updated facilities, and a plan to maintain high standards through a merit-based promotion system and seniority.
The Grant Company unveils a featured millinery section with bright hats for women in varied colors and styles, plus watch sports items and home furnishings. A robust hardware department showcases trusted brands, guarantees, and repair services backed by popular manufacturers and local customer trust.
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