History: NJ Bell Advertisement, Matawan Journal (1946)

New Jersey Bell picked Christmastime to run an advertisement saying that they were having to raise prices because their costs were going up. The ad, which appeared in the 19 Dec 1946 edition of The Matawan Journal, attempted to offer an explanation for their increased rates and to assure customers that they weren't being gouged.

Gee, I guess corporations really are just like people after all. They've always known just how we feel.