The Story of Alexander Graham Bell Chapter Central Office
A narrative excerpt describes the early Boston central office of Bell Telephone, with a single long room, switchboards on both walls, and a male-dominated operator culture. It follows manager scrutiny of congestion, the transfer of calls, and the arrival of key figures including Thomas Sanders, Bell, Hubbard, and Watson as they navigate early financial strains and leadership tensions.
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New England
Ed Telephone Company
Boye
Menager
Grand Central Terminal
Boston
Sanders
Aboy
Rosston
Alec Bell
Stamsn
Mons
Bell, Hubbard and Wotsat
Alec
Tor Watson
Hubbardis
The Bell Telephone Empire Faces Payroll Perils
In a tense scene from a 19th century mechanical invention era, investors worry over payroll as the Williams Company balks at cash. Alec pushes bold plans to fight Big Tech, recruiting a famed transmitter designer and vowing to sue infringing firms, while Hubbard weighs risks and loyalty amid looming bankruptcy.
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Periol
In & Simor
Samiers
Hubbard
Williams Company
Shumeng
Tom Watson
Theodore Fall
Frenes Blake
Sanders Salt
Alec
Cotton-picking tim showcases Swiss prints for young fashion
Prunella Wood highlights authentic wood block Swiss prints and repros. The two-piece Crock Jeff in red and mustard pairs with a quilted turnover collar jacket and a pleated hemmed skirt. Another Swiss design features a flown motif over a white batiste blouse with unpressed pleats and side drape.
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Prunella
Sram
Jeff
Swiss-ll
King Peas, Synd., Inc
Foods for Juniors and Toddler Meals Explained
A nutrition column notes that well nourished children resist illness and recover faster. It discusses the toddler stage, the shift from strained foods to family fare, and introduces new junior foods designed for flavor, texture, and higher nutritive value with ready to serve options including tomato cream, chicken farina, lamb, and desserts.
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Wil
Dear Miss Fairfax Advice on rekindling love and trust
A reader asks if he should take back a seen ex with a history of spending and betrayal. The columnist warns that leaving for a stranger is a warning sign and doubts lifelong faithfulness, advising caution and patience. A second reader pleads for marriage with an older, unavailable suitor, urging steadiness and restraint while noting a potential commitment issue.
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Seatrice Fairfax
Miss Fairfax
Pony
Tony
Hils
Beauty tips and social notices mix in a cluttered page
An OCR fragment blends hair care advice with social events and church notices. It mentions brushing hair nightly, hot mineral oil scalp treatment, and a Tuesday lecture luncheon at a church, plus names and a marriage reference.
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Amd
Robert
Mirst Presbyterian
Kilgore Shannon Wedding Rites Solemnized
Miss Frances Shannon daughter of Mrs Joseph Fulton Tanshee married Lieut John Ray Kilgore of Randolph Field at Fort Sam Chapel. The ceremony featured white gladiolus and larkspur decor, organ music, and the bride’s duchess lace gown. Attendants included Mrs Millard C Young and Mrs Charles B Eliot. A reception followed at the Taulbee home with elaborate three tier cake and garden punch. The couple plans residence at No 2 South Park Randolph Field after a wedding trip.
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Fort Sam Houseton
Frances Shannon
Joseph Fulton Tanshee
John Ray Kilgore
Randolph Heid
J.A. Kegore
Rosie Halla
Nashville
Tenn
Robert. Allen
Bb, Pais Church
Millard Cg, Young
Chantitte Field
Charles B. Eliot
Fort Sill
Okly
Stacy Gooch
Oliv
Madeleine Higley
Dorothy Campbell
Helen Chaham
Josephine Hoyle Taulbee
Young
Hudson Upham
Randolphfield
Charlies Nelson
Mitchelfield
Haro’ Smelser
Hamptonfield
Charles B. Billett
Fort Sn
M. C. Young
Ghanutefield
Ralph Lockwood
T. W. Grey
James Price
Cecil Childre
Jamites
Helde
Taulbet
George Dany
Ernest Hinds
George Arrowsmith
H. D. Higley
E. F. Gresham
Flor
Souale
No. & South Park
Randorpheld
Roberts Laverty Wedding Announced in Wharton Texas
Mrs Robert Laverty announces the marriage of her daughter Eleanor to Boon Curtis Roberts Jr at Christ Episcopal Church Wharton Texas. The ceremony officiated by Rev Gare Capers with immediate family present. Eleanor is a graduate of Thom ie Jefferson High School. Lila Martin and Foye King hosted a pre wedding event at the St Anthon y motel with a pale yellow and white color scheme featuring yellow roses and dragon flowers.
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Lila
Martin
Foye King
Cauachean
St. Anthony Motel
Lila Martin
Harlandale Junior Play Cast Entertained at Dinner
The Harlandale Junior play group was entertained Friday evening at the home of Miss Frances Richter's parents with a Boaatveldt ainney. Miss Dorothy Haché will entertain with a luncheon at 1 p.m. Salutation at the St Anthony hotel complimenting Miss dena Eten, a graduate of Alama Heights High School.
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Harlandale
Mise
Dorothy Haché
Salutiey
St. Anthony, Hotel
Dena Eten
lFinje
Alama! Heights High School
Miason
Marion Haunt
Celeste Cherlton
Dorothy Stowe
Pom
Laapatite
St. Mary's High School
Elizabeth Adams To Marry in Christ Church
Elizabeth Adams to wed Henry Pinch Holland at Christ Episcopal Church in San Antonio on Saturday, June 20, 1939, at 5:30 p.m. Parents Mr. and Mrs. William Welsh Adams announce the marriage invitation for the ceremony and reception to follow.
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Elizabeth Adams
Christ Church
William Welsh Adams
Elizabeth
Henry Pinch Holland
Christ Episcopal Church
San Antonio
Miscellaneous Chatter and Rumors from a Readable Page
A fragmentary column discusses a singer who joins a duet at a party and faces audience delight as she is teased for singing off key. It mentions a radio broadcast by the duet partner and notes curious letters about an alphabet theme. Rumors tie Ripley to the Hugin brothers and West Point graduates in the air Corps.
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Martha Sho
Ripley
Hugin Brothers
Henry
Harold
Harvey
West Point
Air Corps
Style Show Set Wednesday at Bright Shawl
The Bright Shawl Tea room hosts a style show on Wednesday featuring Fros Brothers Clothes. A wedding segment stars Miss Mary Lou Moore of Houston as the bride with Miss Adelaide Tewes as guest of honor. Mrs. Harry Landa models the mother’s dress, with Bowhy Bearlth and Beily Ann Cameron as music and procession participants.
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Mary Lou Moore
Houston
Adelaide Tewes
Harry Landa
Beily Ann Cameron
Rin
Aloy
Tom Deely
Jim Farquhar
John Crotty
Blaps Harley
Frank Atwater
Polite winners hailed in New York courtesy derby
The 1-year-old Patricia Gilligan and 9-year-old Matthew Logan were named the paltest boy and girl after New York's second annual courtesy derby. From 160000 students, they impressed judges with home training and manners. Patricia favors curtsies and greetings, while Matthew aims to be gracious to dignitaries. A columnist argues courtesy reflects chivalry and notes changes in modern behavior.
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Gil
New York
Patricia Gilligan
Matthew Logan
Saucees
Matthew
Roosevelt
George VE
Patricia
Queen Elizabeth
Mhletes Foot Relief With Antiseptic Ointment
A new prompt describes relief for athletes foot using Semonn Black and White Ointment, a cooling dressing option designed to ease discomfort. The product emphasizes antiseptic properties and modern bearing for foot care within a mid Hills setting.
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Mhlete
Athlates
Antizaph
Calendar of clubs and meetings in San Antonio area
Monday events include the Aliusa club at the Anthony hotel and Mira Hugo Woellert gathering. Tuesday features the San Antonio Federation of Music clubs luncheon and several civic and educational group meetings across schools, halls, and homes with times ranging from 2:20 to 4:45 PM and venues including the Plaza hotel, Casa Regina, and St Josephs hall.
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Aliusa Club
Executive Beard
BL Anthony
San Antonio Pilot Club
Mira
Hugo ‘Woellert
Mekaley Ayemic
Brackenridge High School
Arantire
Academy Auditorium
San Antonio Federation of Music Clubs
Plaza Hotel
Mia
Harvey Shannon
North Drive
Jocal Council of
Catholic Warner
Mom
Casa Regina
Stanley
Tech School
Picton Club
Mra. H. OC. Nelson
Dyans Pyenie
Pen Women
Mra. L. Xs Lents
East Hallache Avenue
Sirs
Ullelch
Fulton Avenue
Elienbeth Society
Bt. Joseph's Hall
AL. Mark's Junior Guild
Aio P. ii
Jimrale
pub.Hebrary
Blue Bonnet Grove
Jelele
W. Hall
American Legion Post
Joan B. Hoag
Tennessee Roue
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