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Wichita Ks trivia The Bell Telephone Exchange employed 38 telephone girls in 1893. At the Hello School, they were taught strict rules of answering and talking to callers before starting on the local exchange. Earning $20.00 monthly, they could, after six months, earn $27.50 and move to a supervisor position. The long distance boards were located in a separate room. At intervals a matron served tea and coffee to the women in a rest room furnished with rocking chairs and a couch.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:27:24 +0000

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