Time saved in telephone answering proves vast
New York June 10 Bell companies have cut average operator answer time to about four seconds, saving an estimated 455 years of time per year across all calls. Inspectors test service with a pocket test set, timing every step from call start to conversation finish, coaching operators to speed and courtesy, and standardizing performance across offices.
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New York
Bell Companies
America
England
France
Constantinople
Shakespeare
Greece
Roman Empire
Central Department
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ikoman
Dts
Cure for Bright’s Disease and Diabetes Promoted by Local Ad
A dubious city notice claims a breakthrough cure for Bright’s Disease and diabetes. It touts a testimonial letter from a local merchant and a Cologne– Fulton compounds supplier, urging diabetics to seek the treatment and offering a free pamphlet. The piece reads like an early 20th century fraud plea with vague medical claims and solicitations.
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Charles BL
Merehar
Fulton
Meyer Bros. Col
Briah
Telephone service and the value of good location
The article explains how house size and layout affect telephone accessibility, noting first ring rates in business and residential districts, the role of extensions, and how central offices handle service quality. It emphasizes that telephone firms sell service quality, not just instruments, and warns that neglect by staff can mislead customers. Indigestion remedies are advertised at the end.
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California
May Send Dr Carpenter Abroad For Mission Work
A fragmentary report notes plans to send Dr Carpenter abroad to engage Christian churches and promote support for mission work. The item mentions Carpenter’s age, years in service, and aims to bolster resources for preaching across regions, with emphasis on the Beethorny Park group and related denominations.
Beveridge Returns to Indianapolis After Restful Trip
Senator Moen J Beveridge arrived in Indianapolis after a three to four week rest trip. He journeyed with cousin EO L McLain from New York to Bremen and Naples via the Mediterranean, spending much time at sea. The senator reports improved health and plans to speak from the northern woods during the seated term.
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Indianapolis
Moen J. Beveridge
Eo O L. McLain
Greenfield
Ohio
New York
Bremen
Naples
Mediterranean
Money to loan at 5 and 6 percent interest
Kahne & Co at 19 Court St advertise money to loan at 5 1 2 and 6 percent interest in the Journal Gazette Want Ads.
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Kahne & Co
Court St
Journal-Gazette
Great Riches in Huge Gardens
California gardens in the Santa Clara valley sustain over 1,000 lettuce varieties and a vast seed trade. A four square mile farm employs 500 Chinese workers plus 20 American and German foremen, with onions and tomatoes dominating acreages. Seed processing involves drying, thrashing, washing, fanning mills, and careful sorting to ensure quality seed for global markets.
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California
Santa China Valley
Mile Square
United States
Nearhese
Golden Etite
New York
South
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Santa Clara Valley
Betes
Four Mile Farm
Kill the Serpent Blood Poison Cure Ad Card
An advertisement extols a remedy for Contagious Blood Poison, claiming 8.5.S. is a proven, all vegetable antidote from The Swift Specific Company in Atlanta, promising complete purification of the blood and restoration of health. It includes testimonials from Greensburg, Pennsylvania, dated June 16, 1908, and an invitation to send case details for free medical advice.
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S.S
S.S. S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Blackstone
Cis
E. H. Rolf Coal and Supply Co. Ad Details
Office and yards on car, of Fairfield avenue and Wabash R. R. Phone 6098. Local coal dealer advertises available storage and delivery services from Fairfield avenue yards near the Wabash railroad.
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E. H. Rolf Coal and Supply CO
Fairfield Avenue
Wabash R. R
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Spa Peral
Bright's Disease and Diabetes News
Tollister
Meyer Bros.co
DR. Carpenter
F. H Carpenter
Palestine
Chris
Corning
Carpenter
Beethorny Park
Senator Beveridge Home
Bay
Cleveland Plain
Isuginas
U. S. Centlivre Brewing Co
M. F. Noll
Lafayette and
Jefferson Sts
PERL
Perth
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