Differences from 1893 to 2009 -- 1)- The conductor speaking English ; 2)- Prior to Marconi's debut of XWA in 1919, he couldn't have his dial tuned to CITE Rock Detente or Radio Rhythme ; 3)- The Journal de Montreal had not been founded yet.
Other than that, the surly/customer-be-damned attitude would earn this "helpful" attendant the Joel Gauthier Award of 1893.
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From the Daily Witness, Montreal, 11 July 1893 (above). And below, four months later.
I'm afraid not much has changed all these years later.
ReplyDeleteDifferences from 1893 to 2009 -- 1)- The conductor speaking English ; 2)- Prior to Marconi's debut of XWA in 1919, he couldn't have his dial tuned to CITE Rock Detente or Radio Rhythme ; 3)- The Journal de Montreal had not been founded yet.
ReplyDeleteOther than that, the surly/customer-be-damned attitude would earn this "helpful" attendant the Joel Gauthier Award of 1893.