Business & Finance: Index: Nov. 19, 1928

Radio. At Linden, N. J., Standard Oil is erecting a lofty aerial as the first mesh in a projected world radio network to keep all its marine and land plants in constant communication.

Soda Fountain. Said Capt. C. W. Gilbert of the Panama Mail Line's Venezuela, last week, "I have watched American citizens when they had every opportunity to drink hard liquor if they wished. Most of them just don't do it." Impressed, company directors installed a soda fountain on his ship, were gratified when it reported $100 business between New York and the Pacific Coast.

Graybar. A. T. & T. owns the...

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