Vacation season and the clerk conundrum
Abe Martin laments the vacation season that brings new, inexperienced clerks who misread customers needs. He recalls how ideal service from a familiar clerk beats the awkward, forgetful handling during holidays and sales. The piece skewers holiday sales friction and the strain on shoppers and staff alike.
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Charley
Darin
Prize conditions made public for 5000 word manuscript plan
The American Peace Award contest open to all U S citizens invites plans to keep the United States out of compulsory European involvement while aiding world peace. Manuscripts must be anonymous and capped at 5000 words with a 500 word summary, due by November 15 1923, at the New York offices.
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Jwhiadelphia
Edward W. Bok
New York
United States
League of Nations
Fiest
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United States Senate
Names at London County Court session
Litigants at a recent London County Court session included men and women answering the names Wool Sugar Farthing Pressman Bride Rod Crystal and Polly.
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London County Court
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Rod
Crystal
Polly
King Seeks Redress in Greek Government Case
London reports King George VI representing the Greek government as plaintiff in a recent exchange transaction dispute. The event centers on action taken by the monarch in a legal matter tied to intergovernmental finance and diplomacy.
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London
George VI
Simulated headline from Sudburne report July 2000
A fragmented note from Sudburne England dated July 2000 mentions a Simon and Pelarene in a unclear event on a road. Readable details are limited but hint at a local incident or discussion with named individuals present.
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Sudburne
Eng
Simon and Pelarene
Wall Marks Renewed by Lemon Rub
Those marks on the wall made by careless people who scratch matches there may be renewed by rubbing them with a piece of lemon.
Advertising The News Sparks Calm World Talk Without Heat
A brief editorial note urges readers to consider advertising in The News as a way to reach audiences during discussions of global issues. The message contrasts heated debate with productive, calm communication through the paper’s platform.
Tanlac Ends Digestive Troubles for Baltimore Conductor
Ro land Leef of Madison Street Baltimore a conductor on the Madison Avenue street car credits Tanlac with ending two years of digestive indigestion and pain. He followed the treatment after his father’s praise and reports no further trouble despite irregular meals. Tanlac is sold by druggists with over a million bottles sold. Tanlac Vegetable Pills advertised as natural constipation remedy.
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Madison Street
Baltimore
Madison Ave
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