P>Jc-r^^.^<^ ^. ^S^^^I^ li/f THE LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES -^ B. 0, BAKER LAWYER DALLAS, TEXAS IflliiTYF THIRD EDITION To Labor Less and Accomplish More PUBLISHED BY THE STENOTYPE COMPANY INDIANAPOLIS, U. S. A. Copyright, 1914 THE STENOTYPE COMPANY. Copyright in Great Britain and Canada. Entered at Stationers' Hall. 5Cf)t Uaftrsitie ^Prtss , DONNELLEY & SONS COMPANY CHICAGO PREFACE In this age of progress the machine is constantly conserving energy in every Hne of endeavor by sup- planting and supplementing the cruder hand method. Stenotyp3% being an adaptation of phonography to a machine, is an expression of the age. It has come, with other conservers of energy, to make correspond- ence work easier and more efficient — it has taken Is its place as the accepted means of verbatim reportmg >. on the Fastest Writing Machine in the World, g This manual is the culmination of a diligent and ^ painstaking research for the best method of present- ing Stenotypy to students. The object of the re- 5? search has been to find a plan of presentation which *• would enable students to learn Stenotypy in the ^ easiest and most thorough manner possible. We give this book to teachers and students knowing that u| it is the best, and that a study and application of ^ its contents will prepare students for a most valu- able and useful business service. THE STENOTYPE COMPANY, September, 1914. Indianapolis. lU 448445 INTRODUCTION Each of the first ten lessons of this manual begins with a finger drill which embraces the use of all letters previously learned, and includes the new letters or combinations introduced in that lesson. These should be written from dictation by the teacher, the student striking each letter or combination several times, while the teacher pronounces it once. All arbitrary combinations used as letters should be referred to in each case only by the name of the letter represented. In this way the student will recognize H, when standing alone, as H; R, when standing alone, as R; and HR as L. To read well, the student must secure an unconscious association between the letter and the combination which rep- resents it. Stenotypy is written in English and can be read only in the English letters which form the words; consequently, it is of paramount importance that the letter represented by the combination be recognized instantly. The student should write the WORDS in the same manner as suggested for the keyboard drill, striking each word as many times as he can, evenly, after the teacher's pronunciation. After the words have been dictated as they appear in the vertical columns, they should be dictated across the page by lines. Oral recitation on abbreviations should precede machine practice. The student should learn the letters which represent the sounds in the abbrevia- tion, rather than the Stenotypic combination which forms it; for example, ne, any, instead of TPHE. vi INTRODUCTION The phrases preceding the sentences should be recited orahy, and thoroughly practiced until they can be written and read as easily as single words. Students should accustom themselves to writing logical phrases and to reading such phrases instantly. The sentences accompanying each lesson include not only the new principles to be developed, but also a drill on all new abbreviations, and practice in phrasing. All words connected by hyphens are phrases and should be written at a single stroke. The sentences are arranged for self-dictation and should be practiced until they can be written easily and smoothly without conscious effort; they are also to be used for general classroom speed work. Fifteen minutes in both the morning and the afternoon should be assigned to this practice, the teacher timing the class for fifteen or thirty seconds at a time. The more advanced student should be able to write any given sentence two or three times while the beginner is writing it once. In the same way the entire class should engage in a drill on abbreviations and words, both the advanced student and the beginner writing up to the limit of their speed. Work of this kind can be corrected by the student, thus enabling the teacher to spend his time and energy more directly for the benefit of the entire class. This concentrated work under the in- fluence of the teacher is sure to arouse much enthusi- asm and his personality will be felt by every student. The student also receives the inspiration which comes from comparison with the work of others. Every new abbreviation is italicized in these lessons. When the student has practiced them until they can be written without conscious eft'ort, he has INTRODUCTION vii learned them for all time. Whenever he needs them, it will require no effort to call them into instant use. Added to this is the consciousness that he can attain speed with comparative ease. The early discovery of this possibility in himself is of material assistance to the student in establishing and maintaining a high standard of achievement. The largest factor in the development of speed on the Stenotype is the elimination of waste time between strokes. A speed of two hundred words a minute can be easily attained without making one single hasty stroke, simply by keeping an even, steady, symmetrical motion. Any tendency toward haste engenders mental confusion; consequently, it is of the utmost importance that all dictation should be given smoothly but convincingly, and that there should be no haste by the student, or, in other words, no stabbing at the machine. Letters are introduced in the second lesson and continued throughout the lessons. The teacher should use these letters for dictation and timing. They should be carefully corrected by the teacher and returned to the students. These letters will always prove an accurate index to the students' attainments. Beginning with Lesson Ten, supplementary articles are inserted from time to time. These will enable students to make greater progress than can be made by practice on the sentences and letters alone. Supplementary letters have also been furnished, with matter arranged to correspond with lesson groups. These letters will prove a pleasant and profitable re- view of the lessons and will also serve to develop speed. GENERAL Stenotypy is a system of recording speech in plain English letters by means of a machine called the STENOTYPE. Division of Keyboard. The Stenotype keyboard is divided into three groups of letters. The group at Ij^^^^^^^^^^^^^l^^gl the left of the keyboard is composed of consonants which are used to begin words, and are called initial consonants. The group in the middle of the keyboard contains the vowels which may be combined to form diphthongs. The group at the right of the keyboard is composed of final consonants used to end words. In this text the final consonants will be preceded by hyphens to distinguish thein from initial consonants. Three of the keys on the keyboard contain tw^o letters, only the large one printing. This is written and read for either of the letters, the context showing which is intended. IX GENERAL Combinations. The Stenotype keyboard is com- posed of twenty-one letters. The remaining letters of the alphabet are formed by combination of the kej'board letters; for example, the letter L does not appear on the keyboard as an initial consonant but is represented by HR. These coml)inations are such, however, as do not appear in any English word. Operation of Machine. . Unlike the keys of a type- writer which have a common center or striking point, the keys of the Stenotype have individual centers and always strike in the same relative positions on the paper. This enables the writer to strike any or all of the keys at once. In this way a word or a phrase containing several words may be written at a stroke. When the keys are struck the paper automatically feeds forward for a new line. Sequence of Letters. The upper letter of each pair prints just at the left of the lower one. If all the keys are struck at the same time the following line is written across the paper. STKPWHRAO*EUFRPBLGTSDS Fingering. The correct position of the fingers is directly over the space between the upper and lower rows of keys. Each finger controls two keys with the exception of the little finger of the left hand, which operates only the letter S. The little finger of the right hand operates TS and DS, only one pair being operated at a time, however. Touch. The touch method only should be used. The fingering should always be simple, easy, and natural. The keys should be struck lightly but firmly and then released quickly, leaving the mind and hands free for the next stroke. In releasing the keys, the fingers should be raised only enough to clear them. The GENERAL x. hands should be kept directly over the keyboard ready for instant operation. A horizontal line from elbow to knuckle is the correct position, and the wrist stroke should be used rather than the hand pressure. The muscles of the hand and arm should be relaxed at all times. Space Key. The large key in the center of the key- board is the space key. This key when struck feeds the paper forward without printing and may be operated with the forefinger of either hand. The use of this key is necessary only in very special instances, however. Errors. The long bar writes a star. This bar is operated by the forefinger of either hand. Should an error occur in writing, strike the star and then write the word correctly. Abbreviations. Stenotypic abbreviations are used instead of writing the words in full. They should not be followed by a period. Outlined Words. The Stenotypic outline when given for a word in this text is the proper one to use and should not be deviated from in any particular. Speed. Speed on the Stenotype should be required from the first day in school and if directions are fol- lowed can easily be attained. STENOTYPY LESSON ONE iiOiPoiBII 0060 LETTERS AND COMBINATIONS H U R EU for 7, and vowel y HR for I -F for -/ and -v A -R ' -FPLT . (period) E STPH ? (interrogation) KEYBOARD DRILL Note. — To be dictated by the teacher until these letters and combinations can be written easily and with an even motion. The student should aim to strike each letter and combination several times while the teacher is pronouncing it once. h,* r, 1; a, o; e, u, i; -f, -r, -fr. * In speaking of the letters on the keyboard R should be spoken of as "R" and -R as "final R." Distinction between all initial and final consonants should be made in this way. S T E N () T Y P Y PRINCIPLES 1. Formation of Words — a. Omit all silent letters. Hay, HA. b. Write consonants according to their sound. Laugh, HRAF. c. Write vowels according to the following rules: When only one vowel occiu's in a syllable, write that vowel. Off, OF; rare, RAR (e is silent). When two vowels occur together in a syllable, and only one of them is sounded, write the sounded vowel. Leaf, HREF; hair, HAR. When two vowels occur together in a syllable and both are sounded, write both vowels. Our, OUR. WORD PRACTICE Note. — To be written from dictation, the student writing each word as many times as possible while the teacher is pronouncing it once. hay lay oar rave leaf rare hoe low ear rove leave roar hue lea ire reef life lair high Lou half rive live lore ray lie hove rough hair leer row off heave laugh hoar lyre rue eve hive loaf hear lure rye air huff love hire (47) ABBREVIATIONS Note. — Oral recitation should precede all machine work on abbreviations. The teacher should then dictate them until they can be written readily. STENOTYPY had H • h he E e are R or ivill (verb), ^ letter HR -R r or -r 1 you U u your U R ur t/, of, have -F -f an A on a o ez'er, every. Jar -FR -fr (10) PHRASES Note. — Time enough should be given to the reading and writing of these simple phrases to secure ready recognition. Oral recitation should be given on the English combinations which form these phrases. had-a HA ha will-a HRA la had-he HE he will-he HRE le had-you HU hu will-have HR-F 1-f had-you-ever HUFR hufr will-he-ever HREFRlefr had-I HEU hi will-you-have HRUF luf had-I-ever HEUFRhifr will-you-ever HRUFRlufr you-are UR ur I-have EUF if are-you RU ru you-have UF uf are-you-ever RUFR rufr (17) WRITING EXERCISE Note. — Practice these sentences until each can be written smoothly and continuously, without conscious effort. Speed will come in proportion as the waste time between strokes is eliminated. (1) Had-^jou-evcr had-R hoe.'^ (6) (2) Will-you~hare half of a loaf.? (7) (3) 1-have an oar. (4) (4) 1-have a rare letter. (5) (5) Will-he hear if Hugh had-an oar.^^ (8) (6) You-are on-erery high reef. (6) (7) I hear your laugh /ar off. (6) S T E N O T Y P Y LESSON TWO yW^W^: IIBDaBIIII iOOHQBIIi gngn LETTERS AND COMBINATIONS P W U for eiv (except in sew, which is written SO). OU OEU AU PW -RBGS ow as in how oy as in hoy aw as in saw h , (comma) KEYBOARD DRILL (Practice as in Lesson One.) p, w, b; h, r, 1; a, o; e, II, i; o, u, on; a, u, au; o, i, oi; -f, -r, -fr. b, 1, a, o, i, OU, oi, au, -fr. PRINCIPLE 2. If an abbreviation forms part of a compound word or a derivative, the abbreviation should be used for the part of the word which it represents. Whoever, HOFR; hoivever, HOUFR; whenever, WEFR. STENOTYPY WORD PRACTICE (Practice as in Lesson One.) how pave w^ave beef law brief "row (ROU) pair wove buff paw play Roy pear wife bear pray plea our pour war bore pry plow hour peer ware beer prue blow pay pure bay burr prow blue pea way bow awe bray blew pie woe bee haw brew bluff pew we buy raw brave blear (54) ABBREVIATIONS (Practice as in Lesson One.) already HR-R 1-r before PW-F b-f little HREU li with, wen ? W w after AF af when WE we order OR or "practice PRA pra about PW b proper PRO pro but PWU bu party PAR par (12) PHRASES (Practice as in Lesson One.) were-you with-a WA wa with-you WU WU were-a WA wa are-a RA ra about-a PWA ba how-far HOUFRhoufr WU WU were-you-ever W U F R wuf r were-I W E U wi when-have WEF wef when-are W E R wer (11) WRITING EXERCISE (1) When will-you order half of a rye loaf .'^ (9) (2) You-have Siii-order already. (5) STENOTYPY (3) Will-he-liave a little pie every hour? (8) (4) Will-you practice after about-an hour? (7) (5^ Will-he prove a proper party, with but a little practice? (11) (6) AVill-he practice before or after I leave? (8) (7) TTV/T-you-ever blue before? (5) (8) How-far w^ill-you plow? (5) (9) Whenever I leave, will-he play uyith-you? (8) I-have your brief letter. Roy will pay-you on-your order when I leave here. (16) STENOTYPY LESSON THREE IIBDnBSIII ioqUqpiib 0060 LETTERS AND COMBINATIONS PH for m -P AO 00 -B -PB for -n KEYBOARD DRILL (Practice as in preceding lessons.) p, h, m; h, r, 1; p, w, b; a, o, oo; e, u, i; o, u, ou; a, u, au; o, i, oi; -f, -r, -fr; -p, -b, -n. m, b, 1, a, o, i, ou, oi, au, -fr, -n. PRINCIPLE 3. Write A for ei and ey when they have the sound of a; as in weigh, WA; prey, PR A. WORD PRACTICE (Practice as in preceding lessons.) hope reap rein lap lain heap ripe reign lope lone hub rob roan leap line rap rib Rhine lip loin rope rub run lobe peep STENOTYPY pipe warp bib brown map ► pup whey bane prone mope pain whip bone prune man pawn wane boon may moan pen web bean mow moon pin one (WOPB ) bun mare men pun Bob brawn mire mine ABBREVIATIONS \yj\}) (Practice as in preceding lessons.) happy, happen HAP hap whether WH wh and APB an where WR wr be, been -B -b what WA wa no, know, than -PB -n tvould WO wo me, my PH m which WEU wi make PHA ma wrote WRO wro month PHO mo write, loritten WREU wri look HRAO loo (15) PHRASES you-know UPB un we-know WEPB wen will-know HR-PB 1-n I-have-been EUFB ifb you-have-been UFB ufb we-have-been WEFB wefb had-you-been HUB hub will-he-be HREB leb will-you-be HRUB lub will-he-know HREPB len what-he WAE wae what-you WAU wan what-you-are WAUR waur what-I-have WAEUF waif what-I-have-been WAEUFB waifb STENOTYPY what-I-know WAEUPB wain when-y ou-ha ve WEUF weuf when-y oil-are WEUR weur would-you-be WOUB woub would-y ou-ever-be WOUFRB woufrb woiild-y ou-ha ve WOUF wouf would-y ou-have-been WOUFB woufb would-I-have-been WOEUFB woifb which-have-been WEUFB wifb which-are WEUR wir where-you-are WRUR wrur whether-you-are WHUR whur whether-you-have-been WHUFB wliufb may-I-have PHAEUF maif (29) WRITING EXERCISE (1) Would-he pay-you half on-your blue lawn robe? (10) (2) 1 7vrote-you I ivould-be here ahoui-n month. (10) (3) l-kfioiv no more-than you about 2vhat ivould happen. (10) (4) You-have ivritten me before but will-you write me one more letter? (13) (5) He will-6e happy whether-yoii laugh or weep.. (9) (6) When-y ou-have-6ee?z here a mo7ith will-you make my plan your own? (14) (7) Look before you weigh your vye. (6) (8) Which pie will-you-have? (5) Will-you wire me where-y ou-have-been and what- yo\i-h3iVQ-heen about? Write me irhat-yon-know about -our plan, and irhen-your order w'lW-be here. (29) S T E N O T Y P Y LESSON FOUR IDBDBBBIII SQBO LETTERS AND COMBINATIONS T -FP for -ch K for k and c (hard) -RB -sh, -zh KEYBOARD DRILL t, k, b, 1, oo, i, ou, oi, au, -fr, -n; -f, -p, -ch; -r, -b. -sh; -r, -b, -zh. WORD PRACTICE Tay top calf cone Latch toe tip cough keen leech to tab care kin patch tea tub core each peach tie tan cap itch(EUFP; ) pitch toy tone cope ouch watch tear ten cup hatch witch tore tin cab hitch batch tire town cob reach botch tour coy cub roach beach tape cow cane rich preach STENOTYPY 11 breach twitch hush wish push blotch catch rash bush blush [ bleach couch rush plush trash match clutch lash L mash cash teach ash leash mesh crash touch hash wash mush crush (85) ABBREVIATIONS the, it T t shall -RB -sh take TA ta usual ,-iy URB uzh took TAO too time TEU ti can K k this TH th could. that, i thank THA tha comparty KO ko them. they THE the upon POPB pon there, their THR thr much -FP -ch large HRAR lar (15) PHRASES how-much HOUFP houch it-would TWO two it-would-have TWOF twof it-would-be TWOB twob it-would-have-been TWOFB twofb to-have TOF tof to-be TOB tob to-have-been TOFB tofb can-you-have KUF kuf can-you-ever KUFR kufr can-you-be KUB kub can-he KE ke can-he-have-been KEFB kefb it-will THR tl it-will-be THR-B tl-b it-will-have THR-F tl-f it-will-have-been THR-FB tl-fb 12 STENOTYPY it-may TPHA tma it-may-have TPHAF tmaf it-may-be TPHAB tmab it-may-have-been TPHAFB tmafb thank-you THAU thau they-are THER ther they-have THEF • thef they-have-been THEFB thefb could-he-have KOEF koef could-I-have KOEUF koif could-I-have-been KOEUFB koifb could-you-have KOUF kouf could-you-ever KOUFR koufr could-you-ever-be KOUFRB koufrb could-you-have-been KOUFB koufb I-shall EURB ish you-shall URB ush we-shall WERB wesh they-shall THERB thesh (36) WRITING EXERCISE (1) You may-be rich but are-you happy? (8) (2) Write me how-7nuch I owe-you. (7) (3) Could-you reach there on time were-you to rush a Httle? (12) (4) I wrote-you where-I-have-been and where-I- shall be this month. (14) (5) How large an-order can this company take? (8) (6) I would thank-you to teach me how to keep mv cash. (12) (7) It usually took them an hour. (6) (8) Their way will-be their usual one. (7) (9) /^-may-be that they-Sive upon their way. (9) Your rush letter and order here. Will-you wire me how large an-order that company can take on this month .^ (21) STENOTYPY LESSON FIVE IDBDaBQDII 0060 LETTERS AND COMBINATIONS TP for/ -L IK d -G KEYBOARD DRILL t, p, f ; t, k, d; m, b, 1, oo, ou, oi, au, -fr, -n, -ch, -sh, -1, -g. WORD PRACTICE all fill flog duH Dane ail fowl fain dog done ill full fine dig den oil fag fun dug dine owl fog fetch drawl dawn ^gg fig fish droll down fair frail fresh drill drain for frill flash drag drone fear flail flesh dreg drown fire floor flush ditch wall fail frog dale dash wool feel flag doll dish will 14 S T E N O T Y P Y whale wheel while wag wig- whig apple ripple ABBREVIATIONS if TP fro7n TPR file TPEU did TK today TKA PHRASES if-I if-he if-we if-you if-I-have if-I-ever if-I-ever-go if-I-know if-I-will if-I-will-go if-he-will if-he-will-go if-we-have if-we-are if-we-ever if-we-have-been if-we-know if-we-go if-you-have if-you-are if-you-ever if-you-have-been maple people purple rabble pebble Bible table cable f fr fi d da iog ether will (verb), letter age, go, gone TPEU TPE TPWE TPU TPEUF TPEUFR TPEUFRG TPEUPB TPEUL TPEULG TPEL TPELG TPWEF TPWER TPWEFR TPWEFB TPWEPB TPWEG TPUF TPUR TPUFR TPUFB cobble double drabble raffle (80) TOG tog fi fe fwe fu fif fifr fifrg fin fil filg fel felg fwef fwer fwefr fwefb fwen fweg fuf fur fufr fufb -1 (8) STENOTYPY 15 if-you-have-gone TPUFG fufg if-you-know TPUPB fun if-you-will TPUL ful if-you-will-go TPULG fulg from-you TPRU fru from-your TPRUR frur did-he TKE de did-I TKEU di did-you TKU du did-we TKWE dwe did-he-ever TKEFR defr did-he-ever-go TKEFRG defrg did-I-ever TKEUFR difr did-I-ever-go TKEUFRG difrg did-you-have TKUF duf did-you-ever TKUFR dufr did-yoii-ever-know TKUFRPB dufrn did-you~ever-go TKUFRG dufrg who-are HOR hor who-will HOL hoi whoever-will HOFRL hofrl (43) WRITING EXERCISE (1) If~you-ever-go there I-ivill-go too (TAO). (9) (2) From-all I-know they-have-gone together. (8) (3) Do-you-know where they-are today? (7) (4) The-order will-be for a large Bible. (8) (5) Did-you tell your-age? (5) (6) i)?(i-you-know that-your j^/e lay on that table? (10) (7) Do-3"ou-ever fill an-order for coal from that company? (11) I thank-you for your-letter. I hope you-are well and able io-go on with-your trip by this time. Wire me how you-are and when I may look for you here. (35) 16 STENOTYPY LESSON SIX COMBINATIONS TPH for n -PL for -m -BG -k KEYBOARD DRILL t, p, h, n; oo, au, on, oi; -p b, 1, m, -ch, -sh, -n, -m, -k. 1, -m; -b, -g, -k; n, f, d, PRINCIPLES 4. Write AU for al in such words as calm, and talk. 5. Write W when it precedes r. Wretch, WREFP. WORD PRACTICE name knob lake worm flake numb nib lock work flock knack nail leak wrap fleck knock knoll like wrack came neck knell bake wrong comb nick Nile book wretch cake knave null beak wren coke knife nag buck wreak kick nor aim dock wreck cram near lame duck wry cream notch limb dike wring crime niche loom break palm crumb gnash blame brook balm crack known bloom Blake calm crook nine dame block talk creep nun dome bleak walk claim noun doom Drake calk climb noon deem whim flame clock nap dime warm flume frame (95) STENOTYPY 17 ABBREVIATIONS in TPH n think THEU thi any, necessity TPHE ne difficult, -y TKEU di particular TEUBGtik principle, -aZ P R E U P B t prin practical PRABG pra ik per'fect. am, him, many -PL -m perfect' PER per tomorroiv TOPL tom number TPHO no can, come -BG -k (11) PHRASES if-I-can TPEUBG fik if-he-can TPEBG fek if-we-can TPWEBG fwek if-I-come TPEUBG fik if-we-come TPWEBG fwek I-am EUPL im how-many HOUPL houm too-many TAOPL toom for-him TPORPL form from-him TPR-PL fr-m in-a TPHA na in-all TPHAL nal in-your-letter TPHURL nurl in-our TPHOUR nour in-our-letter TPHOURL nourl the-many T-PL t-m (16) WRITING EXERCISE (1) N ecessity-\\'\\\ teach you many a practical prin- ciple in life. (10) (2) Perfect your work today and there-will be no difficulty tomo7'ro7v. (11) (3) l-a?n particular in-a\\ I do. (7) (4) Will-you make-up any tale about-our wreck .^^ (9) (5) Can-you-come home with-your principal? (7) 18 S T E N O T Y P Y (6) I-crt??, but I room with-Hm and I wish to talk now. (13) (7) I would-have a numher-oi people here if it-were- a calm day. (14) (8) I ikink your plan a perfect one, though difficult to draw. ' (11) Your-letter came today. There-will be no difficulty about-your claim on our company for work that-you did this month. We- will pay-you whenever you-can mail your bill. Write any time this week. (37) STENOTYPY 19 COMBINATIONS KWR for y TKPW g LESSON SEVEN •PBG for -nk KEYBOARD DRILL k, w, r, y; t, k, p, w, g; -p, -b, -g, -ng, -nk; n, y, g, f, d, b, 1, m, a, o, e, u, -ch, -sh, -zh, -n, -m, -k, -ng, -nk. WORD PRACTICE yea gore gig ink wrung year gear game rank brink Yale gap gum rang blank yell gab gawk ring blink yawl gob grope rink trunk yule gash grip lank kink yam gain groin long drank yoke gale grog link drink yawn Gaul green pink drunk yarn goal grouch prank frank young guile glove plank flank yank gull glare wing flunk gang girl glib wink monk gong gag glean wrong mink ABBREVIATIONS ivkij KWR y yes KWRE ye good TKPW g gave TKPWA ga give, -n TKPWEU gi &Co. APBG i ank bring PWREU bri (70) 20 STENOTYPY open OP op opinion PEUPB pin local, -ly HROL lol include KHRU klu inform, -ation TPOR for object', oh'ject OB ob (13) PHRASES why-you-have KWRUF yuf why-you-have-gone KWRUFG yufg why-you-are KWRUR yur why-you-ever KWRUFR yufr why-y ou-e ver-go KWRUFRG yufrg wliy-y ou-kn ow KWRUPB yuii why-you-will KWRUL yul why-y ou-wil 1-go KWRULG yulg why-I-am KWREUPL yim why-I-have KWREUF yif why-I-ever KWREUFR yifr why-I-have-been KWREUFB yifb why-I-have-gone KWREUFG yifg why-he-will-go KWRELG yelg gave-him TKPWAPL gam give-him TKPWEUPL gim yes,-you-are KWREUR yeur yes,-you-will KWREUL yeul yes,-you-will-go KWREULG yeulg yes,-you-can KWREUBG yeuk yes,-you-have KWREUF yeuf yes,-you-have-been KWREUFB yeufb f22) WRITING EXERCISE (1) Fe5,-you-can go to Yale this year. (8) (2) Tell me ?/7i?y-you-ever-go there. (7) (3) Bring me the ink and give-h.\i\\ that blank. (9) STENOTYPY 21 (4) Fe5,-you-shall have my good opinion. (7) (5) Gill & Co. gave all young men information. (8) (6) F^.HRASES do-I from-all-the do-I-know from-each do-you from-every do-you-have from-a do-you-gc ) from-an-order do-you-ever-go from-your-age do-it that-every do-the are-on-the from-you is-not from-it the-account from-the any-letters (22) 34 S T E N O T Y P Y WRITING EXERCISE (1) I thank-you for your reinemhrance. (6) (2) Even if-you get the authority to stop that battle it-will start a scandal. (15) (3) You-will be authorized to make a model of a medal and imbed it in-the pure metal. (18) (4) I appreciate what-you-have written and I wish to thank-you again for your help. (16) (5) The applicant leaned against the mantel, almost in front of me. (11) (6) Pomp and power are vain things and w^e should not mistake them for real wealth. (15) (7) It-is impossible (KPWOS) to improve his mental state. (8) (8) Your impulse to impose on people will-be stamped on all you do. (13) (9) All of us can carve out our own way. (9) My dear Mr. Hamp: Do-you remember what-the rental was for-the tent at our camp.-^ We expect to tramp there about-the middle of next week. I should like to settle the- account before I leave. I-shall appreciate it very- much if-you-will get us the authority to-use the boats. Very-truly, (57) S T E N O T Y P Y 35 COMBINATIONS SPW for ent, int LESSON TWELVE -FPL for -sm PRINCIPLES 13, Write SPW for ent or int at the beginning of words, 14. Write final r according to the following rules: a. When the suffix er, ar, or or is added to a root word ending in 7% or any letter or combination of letters appearing after final »R on the keyboard, -S is used to represent that suffix. Hearer, HERS; neighbor, TPHABS; pitcher, PEUFPS. b. W^hen a root word ends in s or when -S is used to represent er, ar, or or in a root word, and the suffix er or or is added, write the suffix in a second stroke. Wiser, }NE[}%= EH*; laborer, HRABS=ER. c. Final S under final D is used to represent the suffix er only when it occurs after -d. Ladder, HRADS. WORD PRACTICE intent intense intend inter interne intone intrigue intrust intrude entomb entoil entrail entrain entrust entitle entrap entreat entry entrance enter entire entice entail chasm spasm schism(SEUFPL) prism labor larger richer pitcher preacher watcher water matter motor keeper nailer neighbor tailor tartar teacher trigger finger parlor dasher sailor stagger jailor scamper skipper stopper stretcher splatter * The equal marks ( = ) are used to indicate the different strokes of a word. 36 STENOTYPY smarter header chatter reader swelter leader swag:ger prouder ^&&^ plodder shaker pleader Quaker baker broader faker breeder ABBREVIATIONS north east south ivest northern northeastern southern southeastern frequent, -ly furnish general railroad railway railroad Co. railway Co. F. 0. B. TPHO E SO W TPHORPB TPHOERPB SORPB SOERPB TPREBG TPUR SKWREPB R-R REU R-RBG REUBG TPOB bladder fodder feeder speeder (75) no e so w norn noern sorn soern frek fur jen r-r ri r-rk rik fob (16). PHRASES where-a where-are where-I where-I-have where-I-have-gone where-I-can where-I-go where-can where-shall where-will where-all-the where-our where-your where-you-have where-you-have-gone where-you-shall where-you-can where-you-will where-you-go where-he-will STENOTYPY 37 where-he-can where-he-comes where-he-goes wlierever-it-is where-lie-is (25) WRITING EXERCISE (1) In winter the weather in-the South excels that- of-the North, and all major and some minor league ball teams train there. (23) (2) True wealth for you will not make-the other man poorer. (11) (3) Send the goods F.-O.-B. your plant by-the Northern Railway. (11) (4) Do not frequent the railroad bridge at the chasm. (5) I intend to buy a prism lamp and I-shall be glad to entrust the entire matter to-you. (20) (6) The water has all dried out of-the chasm now. (10) (7) I entreat you not to intrude this entry into (TPH-T) the bill. (11) (8) His father could neither read nor write. (7) (9) The West Shore Raihvay-Company put wider cars on their road. (11) (10) The General frequently told me that-he could furnish the-amount I should need. (14) Dear Friend : I hope-the men of-the railroad-company intend to raise funds for-the people who were in-the flood. Friends from-the North, South, East, and West, as-well-as from-the most northern, southern, 7iorth- eastern, and southeastern points have stood by these people and I-know that-you-also will-be glad to help them out in-a time-of need. Very-truly, (67) 448445 38 S T E N O T Y P Y LESSON THIRTEEN COMBINATIONS -FRPB for -rch -FRPBLG for -JicJi PRINCIPLES 15. When it is found impossible to write a word in one stroke, the word should be written syllabically unless an extra stroke is required by so doing; in which case, write as much of the word as possible in the first stroke, completing it in the succeeding strokes. 16. When a word contains two consonants that are not in sequence on the keyboard, write the first con- sonant in the first stroke and the second in the next stroke. Pelf, PEL=F; thwack, TH=WABG. 17. When the sounds s, k, or x occur medially in a word and are followed by a syllable which begins with t, write the L Pasty, PAS^TEU; picture, PEUBG = TUR; fracture, TPRABG = TUR. 18. Add -D to form the past tense of regular verbs. Parted, PART=D. 19. An unimportant or unaccented vowel occurring in the middle or last syllable of a word may be omitted if a stroke is saved. Benefit, P\NE?B = IP E.[} J; never, TPHEFR; revel, REFL 20. When a word ends in the sound of ^ or 2 preceded by any vowel except e, the vowel must be written whether accented or not. Service, SEFRB= EU% ;furroivs, TPUR=OS; stylus, STEUL=US; furnace, TPUR = TPHAS; stages, STAGS. WORD PRACTICE arch lurch porch march birch torch STENOTYPY 39 church starch smirch search inch haunch ranch launch lunch punch wrench bench trench clench crunch clincher cinch hem = lock ras = cal pa = rade wag = on wor = ship bot(t) = om bul = wark but(t) = on tar = iff key = board ma = ture su(p) =pose haz = ard a(l)=lay a(s) = sign a(p) =pear a(p) =prov(a)l a(t) =tire a(f)=flict a(c) = crue a(d) = dress o(c) = cur o(f)=fend of = (f)ice o(p) = press e(l) =lipse G = nam (TKPW= WAPL) g = uac = o g = uan = o th = wack th = wart el = f gol = f lym = ph nym = ph sel = f ov(e)r rack(e)t rev(e)l par (a) =pet mor(a)l min(i) =ster frig(i)d nev(e)r sev(e)r sin(i) =ster shel = f wol = f kel = p pul = p yel = p gras = p ras = p vel = k shek = (e)l nick= (e)l ris = k tas = k bread = th wid = th has = ty nas = ty mus = ty lus = ty crus = ty pas = ture tex = ture mix = ture vie = tim part = (e)d his(se) =d hunt = (e)d e = ras(e) =d mar(r) =i(e)d car(r) =i(e)d quar(re)l jew(e)l part(i) =san cov(e) = nant bor(r) = ows har(r) =ows pum = ice lat(t) = ice po = lice tar(r) =i(e)s fur = i(e)s job(b)er = s 40 STENOTYPY trig(g)er = s ploc l(d)er = s los = er toiler = s whaler = s gues(s) =er cop(p)er = s bad ger = s rac = er pot(t)er = s bas = er (121) ABBREVIATIONS balance PWAL bal bill of lading PW-L b-1 bills of lading PW-LS b-ls certain SERT sert C. 0. D. KOD kod certify, -icate SER ser communicate, -ion KOPL kom companies, company's KOES koes consequent, -ce KOPBS kons continue, -ance KOPBT kont respectfully yours R=KWR r = y very respectfully yours SR-R=KWR v-r = v very truly yours SR-T=KWR v-t = y your friend KWR = TPREPBDy=frend(14) PHRASES that-it that-he- -can that-it-is that-he- -is that-if-it that-he- -will that-if-it-is that-he- -shall that-are that-he- -ever-can that-shall that-he- -ever-goes that-can that-I-am that-you-are that-I-will that-you-go that-I-have that-you-will that-I-ever that-you-shall that-I-ever-ean that-you-have-it that-I-ever-go that-he-goes (25) STENOTYPY 41 WRITING EXERCISE (1) We failed to grasp the idea (EU = TKE) that-he was authorized to search the company's office for-the bill-of -lading. (20) (2) Jay Gould said the first quarter he-ever earned had more joy and ring in-it than-the last thousand dollars. _ (21) (3) The continuance of-the Ij^nch law and-the con- sequerit disorder has met with-no approval in any-of- the states. (20) (4) The Germans appeared on-the scene with-a fresh arni}^ but-the French continued (KOBPT=D) to fight. (16) (5) Communicate to-the companies the fact that their balance on-the fixtures is past due. (15) (6) It-is certain that optimism will drive out pessi- mism. (9) (7) Send the pictures to me C.-O.-D. and see that- the certificates are attached. (15) (8) Bring-the communications to me as soon-as the bills-of -lading arrive so that-I-can certify to them. (20) (9) If-you continue to search as-you-have the con- sequences will-be evil. (13) (10) We-can not absolve you from blame. (7) My dear sister: We-shall have-a picnic at Archer for-the benefit of our church. The lunch is-to-be provided by Mrs. Birch, the wife of our min(i)ster. I-know it-will-be a fine affair all around as-we-are to-have-the use of- the launches and-the fine golf links. It-looks now as-though-the picnic will-be attended by a large crowd of lusty young people. Yours with love, (76) 42 STENOTYPY LESSON FOURTEEN ALPHABET A for the letter a TPH or -PB for the letter n -B b KR c P or -P f -D d KW q E e R or -R r -F f -S s -G 9 -T t H h U u EU i SR V SKWR 3 W ■ w K k KP X -L I KWR y PH or -PL m S z PRINCIPLES 21. Proper names are written according to the principles of Stenotypy except in cases of unusual spelling when the names should be written out, one letter at a stroke, using the alphabetic representation for the letters. Should the unusual name appear sub- sequently, write it Stenotypically. When proper names are written Stenotypically, the}^ should be written syllable by syllable. 22. Use a period after each initial in a proper name, and if the name is written letter by letter, use a period after each word in the name. When written Steno- typically no period is used after the name. WORD PRACTICE A. B. Conder S. T. Ullery G. H. Ingraham X. Z. Youtsey M. N. Owens John Alexander Henry Taylor Roy Varden D. E. Felder S T E N O T Y P Y 43 J.K.Lennox tril(l)=ion P. Q. Rntherford un = ion V. W. McFarlane vin(e) ==vard R. Q. Hendricks Wil(l) =iam Frank Wharton re = bel Newton Wair , . re = call ^^ = ^^^^ Xj3J^'*^re = claim (AL=KWREPB) re = cruit Ar = 3^an re = fine Bun = 3'an re = fleet can = yon re = gard do = min = ion re = gret fa = ni il = iar re = hearse gen = ins re = ject Jul = ius re = joice j un = ior rem (e) = dy law = yer re = move min = ion re = new (a ) 1 on = ion re = nounce pe = cul = iar re = pro = duce pin = ion re = quest sen = ior re = quire re = verse ABBREVIATIONS re = view re = vise re = vive re = volt for = bade for = bear for = bid for = ward for(e) = cast for(e) = close for(e) = man for(e) =run(n)er for(e) = sight for(e) = word for(e) = arm for(e) = bode forego (TPORG) for(e) =see ful = fil(l) full = back full = dress full = grown Sunday M 071 day Tuesday Wednesday Thursday PHRASES is-it-the is-it-he is-it-her SUPB PHOPB TUS WED THURS sun mon tus wed thurs Friday Saturday ton ight Messrs. (100) TPREU fri SAT sat TPHEUTnit PHERS mers (9) is-it-usual is-it-many is-it-gone is-it-all is-it-all-it-is is-it-my 44 STENOTYPY is-it-my-own to-you to-have-come is-it-his to-be to-have-it is-it-much to-yoiir to-have-the to-it to-have to-have-his to-his to-have-been to-have-him (24) PUNCTUATION Hyphen OE Colon -FPLT = -FPLT Dash OE=OE Semicolon -FRPBLGTS WRITING EXERCISE (1) A name like " Schoenf eld " should be written out letter by-letter; but "Allison" need not be spelled out in full. (20) (2) If this bill of Messrs. Bryan & Chapman is-not paid soon, we-shall hand the-account to their at- torneys, The* Ernst-Harrold Company. ^ (24) (3) Tomorrow the B. K. Quinn Company will send a large order to H. B. Watkins & Bro. (17) (4) W. N. Bradley will leave tonight for Chicago and-will not return before Sunday. (14) (5) He attends lectures every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday he teaches in-the night school. (20) (6) William was a member of-the senior class and a fullback on-the team. (15) (7) The Aryan race aspires to-the dominion over all alien peoples. (11) (8) It-was a peculiar fact that-the forecast for-the junior class was fulfilled. (14) Dear-Sir : Please request Davis to make-out checks tomorrow for-the clerks. I send you herein (HERPB) a list of * When tfie occurs as part of a firm name, use initial T, STENOTYPY 45 their names: William M. Crawford, Thomas R. Douglass, James S. Kenyon, Lee Curtiss, Alex. Mc- Intyre, Julius Smith. Davis knows the exact amount for each. I expect to return before next Wednesday. Yours-truly, (53) SUPPLEMENTARY The young woman who said to-the manager of a girls' club, "Oh, we don't want to 'learn things'*; we just want to sing and dance and play, and hare-si good time,'' expressed a general attitude. A girl who has toiled all day is tired 2vhe7i her work is done. She-i5 not too tired to dance or to look at pictures but she feels her fatigue 2vhen she-is asked to learn to cook or sew or work on si typewriter. This attitude is-io-be regretted. // youth is-the time for pleasure, it-is also the time for progress. The girl who does not want to "learn things" never suc- ceeds in any field of life. A woman in Chicago who worked her way up from- a job at low wages to-be an expert stenographer (STEPBS), tells us that a great many shop girls care little to learn what-will advance them. They do not even work at their jobs, they-are worked. Most of-the men and women who hold places of honor have fought their way, step by step. They- have learned things whenever they could and have taken pleasure in their greater power. That-is the law of- the wov\d. Persevere!! (207) * The single quotation mark, or apostrophe, is written AOE. f The exclamation point is written STKPWHR, 46 STENOTYPY LESSON FIFTEEN S0II FIGURES Write S* for 1 *F for 6 T* 2 *P 7 p* 3 *L 8 H* 4 *T 9 A* 5 0* PRINCIPLES 23. Certain letters struck in combination with the star represent figures. The star and the letter repre- senting the figure are struck with the same finger at the same time with the exception of five and naught, which are operated by the thumb of the left hand, leaving the forefinger of that hand free to operate the star at the same time. Note. — Practice figures from one to one hundred, from self-dictation, until they can be written as rapidly as one naturally counts, (ireat care should be taken in the writing of figures, because a single misstroke means a wrong figure. 24. Fractions are written as words; as, 1^15, TPOR = TPEUFTS. In writing figures, write exactly what is STENOTYPY 47 omitting the word and except between dictated, whole numbers and fractions. 25. In writing dates, a comma should be placed between the day of the month and the year; as, May 31, 191J^, PHA -P* =S* =-RBGS =S*T =SH*. 26. In writing the time of the day use a colon be- tween the hour and the minute. 2:15 A. M., T* = -FPLT = -FPLT=SA*=APL; 10:03 P. if., SO*=-FPLT = -FPLT =T* =P-PL. A. M. and P. M. are written in one stroke. 27. In writing quantities like four eleven-inch boards, where confusion might arise as to whether forty-one one-inch boards was intended, use the space between the figures. H*= -S* =S* =EUFRPBLG =PWORDS. ABBREVIATIONS January February March April July August September October November Decernber cent, -s hundred thousand million billion dollar, -s per cent SKWRAPB ]an TPEB feb PHAR mar AP ap SKWRUL Jul AUG aug SEPT sept OBG ok TPHGF nof TKES des -S -S 1 abbre- H h via- -T -t tions -PL -m - only -B -b after -D -d figure s PERS pers-' (17) 48 STENOTYPY WRITING EXERCISE (1) The year 1886 may almost be called the year of labor strikes. (13) (2) In February 1,500, and in April 40,000, men left their places of work. (15) (3) In Julu, August and September 2,000 strikers marched through-the streets. (12) (4) On-the night of October 4, 1886, six or seven hundred persons assembled in Ilaymarket Square. (17) (5) The lot on Long Island, 50x200 feet, was sold last March for $15,950.75. (22) (6) Tell me whether five-sixths (TPEUF= SEUBGS = TS) of three-fourths (THRE = TPORTS) equals one-half (WOPB= HAF), or fifty per cent. (11) (7) The twenty largest cities in this country in 1910 were: New = York (TPH=KWR) .... 4,766,883 Chi = ca = go 2,185,283 Phil(a)=del = phia 1,549,058 St. = Louis 687,029 Bos = ton 670,585 Clev(e)=land 560,663 Balt(i)=more 558,485 Pitts = burgh 533,905 De = troit 465,667 Buf(fa)=lo 423,715 San = Fran = cis = CO 416,912 Cin = cin(n) = at = i 363,591 Mil = wau = kee 373,857 New = ark 347,469 New = Or = le(a)ns 339,075 Washington (WARB) 331,069 Los = Ang(e)=les 319,198 Min(ne) = ap(o)=lis 301,408 S T E N O T Y P Y 49 Jer = sey = Cit=y 267,779 Kans = as = Cit = y 248,381 (8) The total number-of people in these twenty cities is 15,710,012, while-the whole number in-the country is 91,973,266. (39) (9) There-are thousands of men in this country who-are said to-be worth over ten million dollars. (18) (10) Through Novemher, December, and January the clerks go to work at 8:15 A.-M. (15) (11) We ordered five fifty-pound sacks of flour and eight ten-pound cans of lard. (15) (12) Write 3 billion, 4 million, 5 thousand, 6 hundred, 78 dollars, and 90 cents. (15) 50 S T E N O T Y P Y SUPPLEMENTARY Not more-thaii seven or eight months ago— January 21 or 22 it-was, I think, the owner of-the house at 48 Minetta Lane, Betty Van Alstyne, died. I happened to-be 7vith-ii party of three old Neiv Yorkers (TPH = KWRERS) a day or two afterwards, and they told me about-the well-known old street. Have-you-ever-been to Minetta Lane down in Green- wich Village, Neiv York? There-is but one house on— the street *(the Van Alstyne house) that still shows some outward signs of former grandeur. As-for-the rest, they-are dirty hovels where foreigners live, most of them Italians and Greeks. I was told that-the old lady had lived there for more-than 75 years. She was possibly about 78 or 79 years old. Some-of-the people who spoke to 77ie about-it said that they had known Betty ivhen she was a young girl of 16 or there- abouts, and they said that she was a very pretty girl and-the belle of-the town. At that time, in-the forties, f Minetta Lane was the place ivhere-si\\~the aristocracy lived. I heard the story ivith-a, good deal of pride, for to me it meant, not alone the story of Betty Van Alstyne, who had lived in-the same place for so-many years, but-the story of New York's growth and progress in- the past 50 years. (255) * The parenthesis is indicated by STPH-FPLT. t Always write the plural of numbers in words, as TPOR = TEUS. STENOTYPY 51 LESSON SIXTEEN PREFIXES D(TK) for de, di B (PW) for be PRINCIPLE 28. Omit the prefix he in the words begin, began, begun, behveen, beyond, and because. WORD PRACTICE debar depart de = test de = cay depend de = tract de = ceive deplore de = vel = op de = cide depos = it de = vol = ve de = clare depo(t) de = vour de = chne deprive de = vote de = crease depute di(f ) = fuse de = feat derive be = calm de = fraud de = s(c)ent be = cloud de = feet de = sert be = came de = file de = sign become de = fine de = sire be = fall de = form de = tach be = fit de = face de = tain be = friend de = grade de = ter be = get de = gree de = tect be = grudge delay de = ter = mine behalf delight = (e)d di = gest behead delin = quent di = gress behind deliver dilate behold demand dilute behoove demon = strate dimin = ish belat= (e)d demur diplom = a belie de = ny direct belief 52 STENOTYPY believe be = = seech be: = troth belong be = = seem be: = twixt beloved be = = set be = = wail below be = = side be: = ware be = neatli be = = sides be = = wilder == (e)d be = night be = = siege be: = witch be = queath be = = smear belittle be = quest be = = speak PWHREULGTS berate be = = stow de = = bate bereft be = = tray (100) ABBREVIATIONS Alabama AL=A al = a Arizona ARS ars Arkansas ARBG ark Calif or 7iia KAL kal Colorado KOL kol Connecticut KOPB kon Delaware TKEL del Dist. of Columbia -D=KR -d = c Florida TPHRA fla Georgia TKPWA ga Idaho EUD id Illinois EUL il Indiana EUPBD ind Iowa EU= WA i = wa Kansas KAPBS kans Kentucky KEPB ken Louisiana HRA la Maine PHE me Maryland PH-D m-d Massachusetts PHAS mas Michigan PHEUFP mich Minnesota PHEUPB min Mississippi PHEUS mis S T E N O T Y P Y 53 Missouri PHO mo Montana PHOPBT mont Nebraska TPHEB neb Nevada TPHEF nef Neio Hampshire TPH=H n = h Neiv Jersey TPH=SKWR n = j New Mexico TPH=PH n = m NeiD York TPH=KWR n = y North Carolina TPH=KR n = c North Dakota TPH = -D n = -d Ohio o Oklahoma OBG ok Oregon OR or Pennsylvania PA pa Rhode Island R=EU r = i South Carolina -S=KR -s = c South Dakota -S = -D -s = -d Tennessee TEPB ten Texas TEBGS tex Utah UT lit Vermont SR-T v-t Virginia SRA va Washington WARB wash West Virginia W=SRA w = va Wisconsin WEUS wis Wyoming WEU wi United States U = -S u = -s (50) WRITING EXERCISE (1) The thirteen original colonies were Delaware, Pennsylvania, N^eio Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Mas- sachusetts, Maryland, Sojdh Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island. (24) (2) Vermont, Maine and Kentucky were settled before 1776, but were not among the thirteen original states. (18) (3) In 1803 Jefferson bought Louisiana of Napoleon. 54 STENOTYPY This large tract embraced what-are now our states of Montana, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wyo- ming, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, OJdahonia, Arkansas, and Louisiana. (34) (4) Our knowledge of Oregon and Washington began in-the time-of Lewis and Clarke. (14) (5) After-the Mexican War the United States ac- quired California, Neio Mexico, and Texas. (13) (6) The British marched into the District of Columbia in 1814 and burned the capitol. (15) (7) In 1861 seven states — South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas — seceded; and soon after, Virginia, Arkansas, Tennessee and North Carolina. (25) (8) Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia were admitted as states between 1803 and 1863. ^ (20) (9) The last states admitted to-the union were Ne2V Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma. (13) (10) Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and Utah were not settled by Americans till after-the Mexican War. (15) My dear Son: I-have your-letter about-the trouble that has developed between you and Jack Gardner over what seems a very trivial debate. Your desire that-he should not receive his diploma betrays a spirit that- you should beware of, for-it-is beneath you. If-I-am not deceived in-you, you-will apply your old motto *" Noblesse oblige" to this case. Always remember that-you should be polite to others, not because they-are gentlemen but because you-are one. Y'our father, (86) * TPHO = PWHRES = = PWHRERB. Words retaining their foreign pronunciation are written as they sound. Croquet, KRO = KA; cello, KHEL = 0. STENOTYPY 55 LESSON SEVENTEEN PREFIXES S for some at the beginning of compound wordso K for cog, col, com, con, cor, cum. SUFFIXES -S for -some at the end of compound words. -6 for -ing ^nd-thing in compound words. -B for -body in compound words. PRINCIPLES 29. Whenever the prefixes col, com, or cor are followed by a second /, m, or r, the second I, vi, or r must be written. Commit, KPHEUT; collect, KHREBG; correct, KREBG. When col, com, or cor are followed by a vowel, they are not prefixes and must be written out. Coral, KORL; comet, KOPLT; color, KOLS. 30. When the prefix con is followed by a second n, the second n is omitted. Connect, KEBG. 31. When possible, write the prefix or suffix in the same stroke in which the remainder of the word is written, except in the three words compact, conijport, and compile, which three words must be written in two strokes in order to distinguish them from exact, exhort, and exile. Compact, K=PABG; comport, K=PGRT; compile, K= PEUL. 32. Use the Stenotypic prefixes and suffixes even where it does not save a stroke. Concrete, K= KRET. WORD PRACTICE sometimes somewhat combine somebody somewhere command somehow combat commence 56 STENOTYPY comment commend commerce commit (t) =ee commode common commune com = pact compan = ion compar(i) = son compass compel compete com = pile complaint complain complex com = port compos = er compos = ite compound compre(lie)nd compress comprise compute com = fort con = cave con = ceal con = ceit con = ceive con = cen = t rate con = cept con = cern con = cise con = elude con = cord con = Crete con = demn con = dense con = duct con = d(u)it con = fess con = fide con = fine con = firm con = jure con(n)ec(te)d con(n)ive con = quer con = quest con = science con = sent con = sign con = sole con = s(ti)tute con = strain con = struct con = strue con = sume con = tain con = tempt con = text con = test con = trol con = trite con = va = lesce con = vene con = vent con = verse con = vert con = vex con = vey con = vulse collater = al collapse collect colleague college collide correct corrode corrupt cog = nate cog = no = men cog = nize cumbent cumber cumbrance cumbrous col = umn color comet com = ic cons(e) = crate coral blithesome handsome irksome loathesome lonesome wear = isome winsome bur = densome car(r)=ying (KAR=EUG) STENOTYPY 57 stretching making y 3 anybody stud = ying go = in g everybody sheet = ing having nobody work = ing paying (-PB = -B) being anything everything com = ing nothin g somebody doing something (132) ABBREVIATIONS convenient, -ce SREPB ven correspond KOR kor customer KUS kus deduct TKUBG diik government TKPWOFT goft democrat, -ic TKEPL dem describe, -tion. -tive SKREU skri discount SKOUPBT skount discrepancy SKREP skrep property PROT prot (9) WRITING EXERCISE (1) It-was his desire to conquer the world. (8) (2) The federal governmerit has no control over this matter, as-it concerns rights of property secured by- the federal compact of 1894. (24) (3) There-is a discrepancy between-the two dis- counts; if convenient, deduct two per cent from-the second to make-it correspond with-the first. (24) (4) Pride is sometimes concealed under an air of modesty. (9) (5) The descriptions of-the democratic committee meetings were compiled in such a way that everybody could consult the papers without trouble. (21) (6) The pupil described studying as-an irksome and wearisome task and nobody could convince him otherwise. (16) 58 S T E N O T Y P Y (7) It-is not enough to say a pleasing thing; a speaker must be able to convince .* (16) (8) A handsome prize was offered to-the composer who would produce the best piece of music for-the college comic opera. (21) (9) When-the meeting convenes, bring up that affair and find out what-the Democrats think-of-it. (17) (10) He may not construe the matter as-you would wish, but he may-be correct in spite of-it. (19) Dear-Sir : At your convenience, I wish that-you would send me-a descriptive catalogue of your winter line so that-I may pick out the goods that-I-shall need for my customers. Please give me-the best discount possible, and if-your prices are low in comparison with- the figures of other concerns that-I-have before me, I-shall give you-the bulk of our business for 1915. Yours-very-trul}^ (75) * If a word is to be underscored, it should be so indicated by writing SKWR-RBGS directly after it. STENOTYPY 59 LESSON EIGHTEEN PREFIXES SUFFIXES N (TPH) for en, in, nn -FR for -fer, -fere, -for, MAG (PHAG) magne, viagni -fore -F -fy PRINCIPLE 33. In words of more than two sj^llables ending in ary, ery, ory, and vry, omit the final y. History, HEUS = TOR; histories, HEUS=TORS. WORD PRACTICE enact enam = el en — camp en = cans = tic en = chain en = circ = l(e) en = compass en = counter en = cour = age en = croach en = cumber enroll en = twine (TPH = TWEUPB) en = twist (TPH = TWEUS) in = sane in = asmuch in = bound in = case in = cense in = cite income in = vol = v(e)d enamor (TPHAPLS) unarm un = belief un = can(n) =y un = bend un = kempt un = man un = known un = nerve un = sol = v(e)d un = truth magne = tize magne = tism magne = to PHhir tjO magni = fy magni == tude confer (K-FR) prefer refer trans = fer 60 STENOTYPY therefor therefore heret(o) =fore wherefore class = ify (KHRAS ed = ify f als = ify mod = ify pur = ified per = son = ify qual = ify rec = tify ter(r) =ify ver = ify ac = tu = ary niil(i) =tary in = cend = (i)ary f ac = tory ac = ces(s) =ory con = grat = (u)la = tory vain = glory exem = plary E U F) ob = serv (a) = tory or (a) =tory dil(a) =tory per = f unc = tory pen(e) = ten = tiary (=SHAR) pe = cun= (i)ary dorm= (i)tory mil(li) =nery cur = sory cem(e) =tery us = ury treas = ury ABBREVIATIONS effect TPEBG enclose, inclose KHRO enthusiast, -m, -ic THU etc. ETS finance TPEUPB until TPH-L folloiv ' TPOL satisfy, -action, -actory SA responsible, -ity SPOPB response, -ive SPOPBS purchase PUR WRITING EXERCISE (1) The responsibility thrust upon this man of dilatory habits. fek klo thu ets fin n-1 fol sa spon spons pur (76) (11) him unnerved (11) STENOTYPY 61 (2) His incendiary speech met with-an instant response and encouraged the enraged mob to follow their mad impulses. (18) (3) Being unarmed when he encountered the enemy, he magnified his danger. (11) (4) 1-can testify to-the magnitude of their jpur- chases. (9) (5) I-am satisfied that-he-is a responsible man and therefore full of energy. (14) (6) Do not be afraid of enthusiasm. Let people call you an enthusiast if they prefer. (15) (7) He was responsive to-the idea that unbelief is all right until she talked to him. (16) (8) He was deemed an accessory to-the crime and sent to-the penetentiary for fifteen years. (16) (9) I-am enclosing you a check for $18.34 and hope this-amount will-be satisfactory to-you. (15) (10) Studying finance, etc., had-a good effect on them, in making them enthusiastic over their work. (16) Dear-Sir : I inclose herewith ( H E R = W) verified copies of-the Wilson transcript. Everything is working out to our entire satisfaction. I hope the enclosure will convince you that-you-are magnifying the risk and responsibility we-are assuming in this matter. The problem of meeting increased salaries next year is still unsolved. Very-truly yours, (55) 02 S T E N O T Y P Y SUPPLEMENTARY Dear Friend: 1—know thaf-yoiir Avork so-far has been satisfactory both to-yoti and to-your teacher; bid at this point a few thoughts occur to 7ne that-^jou may find useful in-your work for speed on-the machine. You should always write with-the simple, easy, piano touch. The kcA's should be struck in'fh-a light but firm stroke and-the fingers (TPEUPBGS=S) should be lifted from-the keys at once so that-the hands may-6e free to form the next word. One thing that-1 want you to remember is-that-^ou do not need to hurry in-order to write at a good rate of speed. All you need do-is just to keep busy, write icith ease, and lose no time between strokes. The person whose fingers fly from-the keys cannot possibly write a5-fast as one who operates ivith-a low lift of- the hand. I wonder if-you phrase aW-the words it-is possible to phrase. If-^/ou-hare learned to form the phrases without pause and k)io2D them at oiice when-you read your notes, yon-have-gone a great way toward (TORD) the goal ivhich you want to reach. 1 'o u rs-sin cerely, Fanny E. Schoenfeld. (206) S T E N O T Y P Y ()3 LESSON NINETEEN PREFIXES SUFFIXES AK (ABG) for accom, accinn -S for -self S self, circum -LS -less (Written in separate stroke)- US -eous, -ious, -nous WORD PRACTICE accom = pan = y accom = plice accom = plish self = con = tained self = willed self = de = ceit self = de = nial self = government self = same circum = flex circum = scribe circum = spect self = command self = commun = ion self = con = trol self = con = cern self = con = ceit herself himself vourself Itself (-TS) myself home = less helpless (HELS) hopeless form = less fault = less joyless careless hapless pit = iless cloud = less blood = less speechless aim = less taste = less harm = less sinless fam = (o)us ri(o)t = (o)us cred = u = l(o)us fab = u = l(o)us gener= (o)us jeal = (o)us joy = (o)us rigor = (o)us pros = per = (o)us mis = chiev = (o)us mag = nan = (i)ni(o)us pit = eous 64 STENOTYPY gas = eous har = mon = ious con = tempor = an = eous imper = vious court = eous me = lod = ious dis = court = eous prev = ious commod = ious con = gruous con = tag = ious con = spic = uous cop = ious con = tig = uous cur = ious continu = (o)us var = ious (KOPBT=US) fas = tid = ious treacher = (o) us glor = ious (70) ABBREVIATIONS unless TPH-LS n-ls imagine, -ation, -ative immediate, -Jy PHAG mag PHED med important, -ce individual KPWOR impor SREUD vid injure, -y SKWRUR jur inquire, -y KWEUR quir investigate, -ion SRES ves invoice SROEU voi legislate, -ure, 4ve HREGT legt selfish SEURB sish (11) WRITING EXERCISE (1) Accompanying the-letter was the important invoice they were desirous of receiving. (12) (2) It-is impossible for an individual who looks at everything through selfish glasses to-be a real friend to anybody unless he improves. (23) (3) The selfish and self-willed boy made himself conspicuous by teasing the helpless little animals at the zoo. (18) STENOTYPY 65 (4) There-are-no circumstances that-can overthrow or circumvent an earnest man. (12) (5) The imaginative man who loses himself in-his work is bound to accomplish something worth while. (6) Imagtne-ihe legislature trying to legislate against equal suffrage with immediate success. (12) (7) This legislative investigation disclosed proofs of bribery. (7) (8) He contends that reason is-of far more im- portance than imagination. (11) (9) The first law of good manners is "Thou shall love thy neighbor as thyself." (14) (10) On receipt of your inquiry I immediately in- vestigated the injury. (10) Gentlemen : We-have your-letter of October 31 inquiring about James White, who wishes to enter your services as-a salesman. We dislike to injure the young man's chances; but while he-is very fastidious in dress and faultless in manners and appears to good advantage, he-is self- conceited and, being aimless in-his methods of work, never accomplishes much. Further, his careless habits have had-a contagious and mischievous effect on some-of our younger clerks. After a continuous trial of six months, we were obliged to discharge him. We feel it our duty to give you this information, though we regret having to do-it. Very-tr uly yours, (112) 66 STENOTYPY LESSON TWENTY PREFIXES SUFFIXES N-D (TPH-D) for inde, imli -T for -Hy, -ate unde, undi -L -/?/, -ily -LT -cdity, -ility PRINCIPLE 34. When an initial consonant appears in the same stroke with a suffix, the vowel must be written even though it is inchided in the suffix. Sanctity, SAPBG = TEUT; designate, TKES= EUG = TPHAT. WORD PRACTICE inde = cor = ous inde = ter = minate inde = cor = um indi = cate indi = go indi = vid = uate unde = fined unde = ter = mined unde = vel = oped unde = ceived unde = cid = (e)d unde = creed in = direct (TPH = TKREBG) un = directed undi == vid = (e)d u = biq = uity (U=PWELIBG= WEUT^ un(a) = nimity un(i) =formity unity sa = gac = ity sane = tity sanity des = ig = nate a= (p) pel (1) ate ac = tuate ac(c)= urate A»f »Ki^«T-f accum = ulate ed = ucate a = dul = terate ac = celer = ate e = rad = icate con = jugate accom(mo) = date em = ulate circum = nav(i)gate inan = imate inar = tic = ulate inaug = urate in = car = cerate un = dulate STENOTYPY 67 come = ly (K0PL'=-L) form = ality Ft^^nL s ^-yvu-^y^cSxf con = cise = ly liber = ality Pt4B'if»eLfLn,'f*^'-r^ friend = ly morality uras^Lt 1^4^^^ lovely mu = nic(i)=pality^,^A5i ,euL wild = ly neu = tralit}" -^'tV%^<£/U yearly o = rig(i) =nality daily u = tility humbly a = gility unruly do = cility liap(p)ily f ra = gility mood = ily gen = tility con = trarily civility arb (i) = trarily hu = mility bus = ily fer = tility pret(t) =ily counter = act barl = ey (PWARL= EU) (KOUPBTS=ABG) pul(l)=ey counter = feit gal(l)=ey counter = pane trol(l) =ey counter = part vol(l)=ey counter = sign mot = ley con = tra = diet per = sonality (K=TRA = TKEUBG) par = tiality (PAR = SHALT)con = tra = band cord = iality (KORD=LT) con = tra = vene art(i) =fic(i)ality con = tro = vert (ART=TPEUR*BLT) (K=TRO=SRERT) plurality con = tro = vers = y (90) ABBREVIATIONS opportunity TUPBT tunt manufacture PH-FR m-fr manufacturer , PH-FRS m-frs , manufactory PH-FR- EU m-fr = i memorandum PHEPL mem memoranda PHEPL=A mem = a 68 S T E N O T Y P Y material TERL terl nature, -al TPHA na necessary neglect nevertheless TPHES TPHEG -FRLS nes neg -frls (11) WRITING EXERCISE (1) Tact is-an extremely delicate quality. (6) (2) The vianiifacturers took their controversy with- the municipality to-the Appellate Court. (12) (3) Lincoln lives in history because of-his undivided love for all humanity. (12) (4) Since Congress enacted the Pure Food Law in 1906, the manujacture of adulterated material has much decreased, thus indicating the utility of-the act. (25) (5) Low aim is-a crime against nature because it pulls down every other quality to-its level. (17) (6) The company sent several memoranda to Col- gate; nevertheless he failed to carry out the orders accurately. (16) (7) You may well emulate his honesty and fidelity. (8) The opportunity is-all that-is necessary. (7) (9) His incapacity was manifest and-his yearly income was small; therefore, it-was natural enough that-he should feel humility when with educated people. (24) (10) Make a memorandum to-the effect that two large 7nanu factories countermanded their-orders last week. (15) Gentlemen : Your-letter of-the 10th inst., complaining of neglect in getting out your order is-at hand. If-we felt STENOTYPY 69 that-the criticism was deserved, we would humbly beg your pardon; but inasmuch-as (TPH=S-FPS) our foreman assures us that-he actually (AB6 = TUL = -L) accelerated your order, working overtime on-it, we feel no necessity for further action on our part. We trust you-will consider this matter again and communicate with-us. Very-truly yours, (74) SUPPLEMENTARY In laying plans for your future business career, which— comes first to-your thought, — -the wages you- ivill expect or-the opportu7iity to gain knoivledge and training? Are^ou^unlling to enter a large concern and begin at the bottom and prove your worth, or would-you prefer to attach yourself to a small company that would-be-ivilling to pay^oi* more at the start but ivhich could give you but little chance for growth? In- other words, are-you building just for today or are- you laying plans which-^will be broad enough for all time to-come? Not long ago boys used to give years of their time to learn some business or trade; and this without any thought of wages before-the business or trade had-been learned. But now young people who-ore honest about their work and earnest in their efforts to improve, can^ from-the day they enter the business world, earn a good living wage. The greatest value ichich-comes to most young people on entering business comes, not through their pay check but through-//i^ wealth of knowledge they gain from— coming into contact ivith those who-have met with difficulties in business and have overcome them. (207) 70 S T E N O T Y P Y LESSON TWENTY-ONE PREFIXES N-K (TPH-BG) for incoti, uncoil WORD PRACTICE incoii = ceivable incon = sider = able incoii = sol = able incon = spic = nous incon = test — able incon = tro = vert = ible (TPH-BG = TRO = SRERT = -BL) uncon = cerned uncon = form = able uncon = gen — ial uncon = querable uncon = straint uncon = tra = dieted (TPH-BG = TRA = TKEUBGD) SUFFIXES -BL for -able, -ably, -ible, -ibly -BLT -bility, -ability, -ibility -MT (-PLT) -ment un = acceptable (TPH = SEPBL) capably nobly peac(e) =ably rep = re(he)ns = ible (REP=REPBS = -BL) inac = ces(s) = ible horrible fore = ibly in = cred = ibly vis = ibly advis — ability (SREUS = -BLT) uncon = trol(l) = abl} uncon = vert = (e)d un = com = fort = able incog = nit = o (TPH= K = TPHEUT=0) unaccom = pan = i(e)d unaccom — plislied in = convenient (TPH = SREPB) vol = ubility re = spect = able ail = ment form (i) = dable a(p) = praise = ment vener = able a(s) = ses(s) = ment liability stability dis = al)ility cred = ibility expans = ibility possibility (POS = -BLT) sens = ibility STENOTYPY 71 compliment mon = = ument det = riment orn = anient doc = ument reg = inient dis = (ap)point = ment sac = ranient el = ement settle = ment en = gage = ment sup(p) = lenient en = dors(e) = ment fund : = anient = al exper(i)ment government = al in = stal(]) =ment (TKPWOFT=AL) moment arg = ument (63) ABBREVIATIONS instrument, -al STRU stru represent, -alive REPT rept republic, -an REP rep signature SEUGT sigt signify, -cant, -cance SEUG sig stand STAPB Stan submit SPHEUT smit substitute STUT stut supphj SPHREU spli surprise SPREUS spris shipment SHEUPLT sliimt statement STAPLT stamt department TKEPT dept (13) WRITING EXERCISE (1) They were surprised at the signature which appeared on-the instrument. (11) (2) No inconsiderable significance was attached to this plank in-the Republican platform, nor would they permit any substitute. (18) (3) We signified our desire to buy-the shipment by making immediate settlement. (12) 72 S T E N O T Y P Y (4) Her statement caused the attorney to file a supplemental brief in-the case. (13) (5) We do not understand why-he-is a Republican representative. (10) (6) It-is significant that all-the great improve- ments, discoveries, and achievements that-have el- evated humanity have-been created by enthusiasm. (20) (7) Your-letter acknowledging receipt of shipment of pipe was unaccompanied by-the first installment of $184.82 which-is due. (26) (8) The representative of-the rival department was visibly unconcerned about-his inability. (12) (9) The committee signified its displeasure because there was no instrumental music at the meeting. (14) (10) The employers' liability law is-of inconceivable value to our republic. (11) Dear Sir: We-are supplying the market with-an incomparable instrument which you-will find to-be exactl}^ as-we represent it. We submit our prices and stand ready to fill a large order. We-are enclosing a statement of your-account to date. Yours-very-truly, (47) STENOTYPY 73 LESSON TWENTY-TWO PREFIXES SUFFIXES NR (TPHR) for mfer, -GSfor -ashun, -isliun, -shun, enter, intro -shed, -shits -BGS -ction, -dious -PBGS -nction, -nxions Note. — -xion and -xious have the same sound as -ction and -ctious and are written -BGS. WORD PRACTICE enter = prise enter = taining = ly enter = tain = ment inter = cede inter = cept inter = change = able inter = course interest interfere inter = hne inter = lude inter = ming = le inter (r)upt inter = pose inter = sect inter = state inter = val inter = vene inter = view intro = duce intro = spect intro = due = tory intro = vert intra = state (SPWRA = STAT) intra = mural intraurb = an ad = miration as = piration die = tation duration im(i) station in = vi = tation inter = lin(e)ation examination ( K P- G S) inter = nation = al inter = pre = tation ir(ri) = gation in = corporation le = gation ne = gation obl(i) = gation oper = ation plan = tation inter = cession am = bition 74 STENOTYPY de = cision delicious di = ges = tion(=KHOPB) fic = titious inter = mission ma = licious per = mission precious pro = hibition self = conscious siis = picion un = conscious tran = sition spacious nncon = dition = al sus = picious con = tri = bution vicious uncon = s(ti)tution = al ab = duction cushion a(t) = traction delusion collection a(s) = sumption con(n)ection a(t) =tention con = traction intention con = viction in = vention direction mansion faction mention fiction motion pro = duction notion pro = jection option traction Russian fractious e(s) =sential in = f ectious ju = dicial fractions marshal ob = noxious o= (f)ficial complexion pa = latial anxious partial function social inter = jection special inter = section cautious intro = duction intro = spection (108) ABBREVIATIONS application PHREUBGS pliks execution SKUGS skugs S T E N () T Y P Y 75 language question recollect, -ion recommerid, -ation regular regulation situate situation sub'ject, subject' sufficient, -cy superior superiority HRAPBG lang KWE que REBG rek REPL rem REG reg REGS regs SEU si SEUGS sigs SUB sub SUF suf SPERS spers SPERT spert (14) WRITING EXERCISE (1) Prof. Whitney's recommendations were superior and he obtained the situation in-the EngHsh de- partment. (14) (2) My recollection of Gen. Greene is-that-he had- the reputation of-being the most pohte man in-the Revohitionary Army. (21) (3) In-the power of concentration hes the most precious of intellectual habits. (12) (4) When several persons make application for a situation, other things being equal, the one with-the best manners receives the appointment, (21) (5) His qualifications were not sufficient, as-he understood nothing about-the function of-the English language. (16) (6) Your interest in people must be a real one or you-will not draw them to-you. (17) (7) The enterprise was started through-his instru- mentality (STRUT) and we-shall not interfere with-the experiment. (15) (8) The sufficiency and-the superiority of this reg- 76 STENOTYPY Illation were demonstrated by-the nine officials of- tlie International Convention. (18) (9) Althongh subjected to cross-examination the defendant failed to recollect the most essential facts in relation to-the execution of-the deed. (22) (10) In-the National Foreign Trade Convention the subjects of* Ocean Transportation and Interstate Commercial Conditions in-the United States were introduced. (21) (11) At the regular session it-was recommended that-the question of buying the land situated in-the addition be postponed. (20) Dear Sir: In relation to-the National Realty Company's dissatisfaction with-our treatment of infectious diseases, you-have doubtless had instructions from- the General Manager to give-the matter consideration and bring-the negotiation to a favorable conclusion, if possible. I-am anxious for you to keep me advised of-the situation and-the prospect of litigation. Yours-truly, (59) * If a word is to begin with a capital letter, it is so indicated by writing KAP directly after the word. If the word is to be writ- ten in all capital letters, KAPS is written directly after it. S T E N O T Y P Y 77 SUPPLEMENTARY The study of English has four aims: tlie mastery of-the language as-an art, as-Si history, a^-a joy, and as-Si tool. 1-ani concerned ivith but one, the mastery of-it as~n tool. I want to call attention to- the means of mastering this essential tool and to lead you to become discontented with-^our employment of-U. First, then, ""Look well to^our speech." Every- one should train himself to think clearly, and then to choose those words which definitely express his thought, so a^-to compel his hearer to get the exact meaning. We speak a hundred times for every once that we write, //-a person is slovenly in-the ninety-nine cases of speaking, he-can seldom pull himself up to strength and exactitude in-the hundredth time-of icriiing. Most of us do not take-the pains to learn to talk well. We express ourselves in slipshod English because it-is so— much easier to do so than-it-is to think before we speak. Our range of words is absurdly narrow. Every one should enlarge his vocabulary. Our dictionaries con- tain morQ-than one hundred thousand words; the average speaker employ's about 3,000. Let every one who wishes to see— his vocabulary grow, adopt two new words each week. It-will not be long before-the endless and enchanting variety of-the language will-be reflected in-his speech and in-his mind as-well. Treat ivriting or speaking as-an opportunity and not-a5 a compulsion. (258) 78 STENOTYPY LESSON TWENTY-THREE PREFIXES REK (REBG) iorrecog, recon WORD PRACTICE recog = nize recog = nition recon = cile recon = struct recon = vey re = compense re = commit re = compose unre = port = (e)d unre = quit= (e)d unre = gener = ate unre = lent = ing unre = liable unre = served (TPHRE=SEFRBD) unre = sis (t) = (e)d unrecog = niz = able SUFFIXES -NT (-PBT) for -NS (-PBS) -FB -ant, -ent -a nee, -ence, -ness -ive, -tivCy -itive unrecog = niz = (e)d unrecom mended (TPHREPLD) unre = compens = (e)d i(r) = recon = cil = able account = ant (-BGT = -PBT) watch ab=-hor(r)ent wilder ad = herent in = compe = tent in = sol = vent inter = niit(t) = ent a(p) =pliance a(c) =cord = ance circum = stance non = compliance a(f) =fluence interference (TPHR-FRPBS) con — stanc = y (K=STAPBS=EU) lies(i) =tanc = y fluenc = y bitter = ness careless = ness cleverness faith = f ul = ness happi = ness truth = f ul = ness peace = f ul = ness thought = f ul = ness f ul = ness ness a(c) = qu(i)es(c) = ent willing = ness STENOTYPY 79 a = bus = ive sens = itive dative won't (WOPBT) commiinicat = ive would n't (WOPBT) - ^ i:' ' "" (KOPL = -FB) hadn't (H-PBT) KAPOT*- «f^ con = sec = utive ( = UFB) didn't (TK-PBT) t>aP%V ce^uJ delus = ive incon = = sis = tenc = y executive (SKUFB) mil(i) ■■ = tanc =y intro = spec = tive nar(r) = ative mas(s) =ive re = pres(s) = = ive talk = ative sub = mis (s) ■■ = ive votive (68) pro = hib = itive ABBREVIATIONS hospital HOS hos opposite OPS ops ordinary ORD ord organize ORG org perhaps PRAPS praps perpendicular PERP perp physical, physician TPEUS lis plaintiff PHR-F pl-f positive PO po position POGS I)OgS pres'efit, present' PRE pre privilege PREUF prif public PUB pub purpose PURP purp suggest, -ion SUG sug cordially yours KR=KWR c = y (16) WRITING EXERCISE (1) The hospital physician testified that-the physical condition of-the plaintiff hadn't improved. (13) 80 S T E N O T Y P Y (2) Directly opposite was a perpendicular cliff which- tlie fugitive couldn't climb. (11) (3) I would condone your interference under or- dinary circumstances, even though-it presented a hindrance to our business. (17) (4) They recognize Germany as perhaps the most aggressive nation in-the world in looking for foreign trade. (17) (5) In accordance with-your suggestion, I-have reconsidered my request for an extra accountant. (14) (6) The position of-the Philippine Islands as-a depot to reach out for-the trade with the natives of China is-one of great importance. (25) (7) Self-respect is absolutely essential to character, and-it-is just as necessary in influence. (15) (8) I would suggest self-reliance as-a substitute for friends, influence, or family. (13) (9) Without independence no one can-be a man. (8) (10) To-be what-you-are — character; to-be as- you-can — influence; to enjoy what-you may — happi- ness, — this-is really what-is worth while. (25) My dear Mrs. Snow: I want to congratulate you on-the success of your efforts to organize a Civic Betterment Club for women. The purpose of such a club is-a laudable one and-is bound to-have a very positive effect in shaping public opinion. I consider it a privilege to-be asked to join such an organization, and you may count on me to-be present at vour next meeting, which-is to-l)e on Tuesday, Apnl 13. Cordially yours (82) S T E N T Y P Y 81 LESSON TWENTY-FOUR PREFIXES SUFFIXES N-T (TPH-T) for anti, ante -K (-BG) for -ical, -icle, -acle ■L6 -logy, -alogy, -ology PRINCIPLE 35. Omit the vowel before the suffix -BG, used for -ical, -icle, -acle. Electrical, E=HREBG = TR-BG; comical^ KOPL = -BG. (This is an excej^tion to Principle 34.) WORD PRACTICE ante = ced = ent ante = date ante = diluv = (i)an ante = pe = nult ante — mer = id = (i)an ante = room anti = cli = max anti = dote anti = imper(ia)l = ism anti = tox = in i = cicle (EU = S-BG) chron = ic chron = icle ve = hide class = ical class = ic miracle pin(n) =acle taber = nacle al = pha = bet = ical chem = ical crit = ical crit = ic his = torical rad = ical surg = ical trag = ical trag = ic an = thropology apology biology chronology dox = ology derm (a) = tology et(y) = mology geology myth = ology analogy gen = ealogy orn(i) =thology phys(i)= ology phil = ology psy = chology 82 STENOTYPY theology tau = tology zoology miner = alogy trilogy eulogy here(i)n (HERPB) there (i)n where (i)n her(e)to (HERT) thereto whereto hereby (HERB) thereby whereby hereunto (HERPBT) thereunto whereunto (61) ABBREVIATIONS Stenotype STEU sti Stenotypy STE ste Stenotypic STEUBG stik Sienotypist STEUS stis stenography STEPB sten stenographic STEPBG stenk stenographer STEPBS stens (7) WRITING EXERCISE (1) He-is an anti-imperialist and constantly cites historical analogies. (10) (2) The stenographer in-the ante-room could not read his stenographic outlines w^ith facility. (13) (3) Our manufacturing ability and capacity in this country is such that in ninety days we-can manufacture enough goods to supply the natural demand of this country for one year. (30) (4) It-is no miracle for a Stenotypist to take dicta- tion easily at 280 words a minute. (18) (5) Stenotypic outlines are written in plain type letters and are easily read by a Stenotypist. (15) (6) Stenotypy is-a method of recording speech on- the Stenotype. (10) (7) After-the eulogy on-the captain, his sister's apology was an anti-climax. (12) (8) Her favorite studies were etymology and philol- ogy. (7) S T E N O T Y P Y 83 (9) Stenotypy is-to-be preferred to stenography. (7) (10) The horse-drawn vehicle is-the antecedent of- the automobile. (10) My dear Mr. Schliebner: (Spelled out.) I-am sorry you write in such a pessimistic vein. The best antidote for that condition of mind is-to get enthusiastic over something, and you might well start on-your partner in business. We understand other people in-the proportion in which we-have-come to- know ourselves; so look well to-yourself. As-for "dull times," remember that there-is some- thing better in life than failure. Man was made to succeed and failure is-the very antipode of success. Remember that-out of adversity comes strength, and every adverse circumstance that confronts you helps to develop your genius. Your opportunity is before you right now. Sincerely-y ours, (113) CORRECTIONS AND INSERTIONS If the dictator wishes to make a correction or inser- tion at some point already passed in the dictation, the correction or insertion is made by striking the star three times, then taking the instructions of the dictator and following them by a colon, after which the insert or correction is written. Following the insert the star should again be struck three times to indicate its con- clusion. In order for the typist to recognize a letter which has a correction or insertion of this nature in it, the paper should be folded in a point at the top. Gentlemen: In answer to yours of the 11th, beg to advise we have the 4's, 5's, and pints in readiness, and the car con- 84 S T E N O T Y P Y taining the eight-ounce flasks is on the way to us and ought to be here tomorrow. ***where I acknow- ledge receipt of that man's letter, please change the date of his letter to the 12th instead of the 11th. *** We therefore feel safe in promising shipment of the entire order within the next few days. This order you will note is a very recent one and has been given very prompt attention. The enormously increased demand for skeletons is destined to continue, and we strongly urge you to place your orders just as far in advance of your needs as it is possible for you to do. We simply make this friendly suggestion in our eagerness to prevent any possible disappointment on j^our part. With kindest regards, we are Yours very truly, ***Up there where I said that their recent order re- ceived our best attention, please insert this: (-FPLT = -FPLT) otherwise we would not be able to make ship- ment as soon as we now shall.*** (Notice that in giving instructions the thought rather than the exact words is repeated as the dictator would he hkely to do.) SUPPLEMENTARY Again you stand at the parting of-the ways, and again you must choose ivhich road you-will take. You-can not stay ivhere-^jou-are; nothing stands still in-the whole range of God's universe. Sun, moon, and stars move onioard; earth, with-its winds and tides, moves; the days, the years, the centuries move on. In this universal sweep your life is bound up, and, struggle as-^ou may, you-can not escape from— it; indeed, to escape from-it would-be to separate yourself STENOTYPY 85 from God cnid to become solitary in-Si darkness ivhich- no sun would-ever lighten again. If-you refuse op- portunity, neglect duty, waste the gifts of life, you must' grow weaker, smaller, more and more unhappy, hy-the operation of a law as inexorable as-that ivhich holds //ze planets in //ieiV spheres ; if, on-the other hand, you take hold of life resolutely, spring to-its tasks icith strenuous and joyous energy, put yourself into its opportunities, match your strength and purpose against its trials, temptations and losses, you-urill he borne onward unto an unfailing life of peace, rest and joy. The door stands open again; ichich way m/Z- you take? Lyman Abbott (200) SUPPLEMENTARY EXERCISE ON PUNCTUATION Period :.) -FPLT Interrogation :?) STPH Comma ( :,) -RBGS Colon ( ;:) -FPLT = -FPLT Semicolon ( :;) -FRPBLGTS Apostrophe or Single Quotation ( :') AOE Quotation ( "") AOEU Exclamation ( ,!) STKPWHR Hyphen ( :-) OE Dash ( :— ) OE=OE Parenthesis ( ) STPH-FPLT Underscore ( ' ) SKWR-RBGS Paragraph ( H) *_ * Shilling Mark ( :/) OEU Begin with Capital KAP All Capitals KAPS SUPPLEMENTARY LETTERS SUPPLEMENTARY LETTERS FOR LESSONS 1-6. 1 I-have your-letter together with-order. I-have-gone to-much trouble to fill your order today and hope it-will reach you to- morrow. (25) 2 Make an-order on Blake Company for a rock drill. Tell them to-be more particular than they-have-been about-all our work, for we wish to order from them. (31) 3 I wish you would WTite me whether-you-will drill the oil well for Hill & Brown this month. Can-you tell now how-much pipe it-will take.f* We look for a large order from-you. (37) 4 I wish you would catch the train tomorrow and come here for a day. I-have a particular plan to talk about with-you that-will mean much to-you and to me if it-can-come about in-a practical way. (42) 5 Had-you written before that-you were to-be here this week, I would-have-gone to our principal about-your work. I-will do that today, however, and-will know more about-your practice before you reach here, if-I-can. (42) 6 Did-you file the brief with Cole & Nunn today .^^ They claim that their large practice-will make it difficult for them to leave here this month. (Strike the star twice for a paragraph.) Do-you think Payne a practical man.'* I fear W'e would-have to win f rom-him many a time. (46) 86 S T E N O T Y P \ 87 7 I-am happy to make known to-yoii that-I-have already-been able to buy our mine near Blue Lick. We-will paj'-our men cash, for I think that the proper plan. Write me a line that-I may-know where-you-are to-be after this week. (50) 8 Who do-you think would-be a proper party to-go on with-our work ? It-will-have to-be all done before your company can-have our bill. They already have her order but they look for a bill from-you before they-will come together on that particular. (50) 9 I thank-you for your-letter which came today. There will be little that-can be written, but-much that-I could tell you if-you were here. I may-be back here before my-usual time. Wire me if-you happen to-have any difficulty that-I-can take care of for you. (54) 10 I hope that this-letter will reach you in time, for it-will tell you all that-you would like to-know. You-know the number- of our file we wish you to work on. It-will teach you how to perfect your work but it-will take more time than if-you w^ere to work in-your usual way. (60) SUPPLEMENTARY LETTERS FOR LESSONS 7-12. 11 Dear-Sir : Yours of even date is-at hand. I-shall be very glad to furnish you with-the information you want. The Southeastern Railway- Company went into the hands of a receiver ( S E F R) last year. Since that time their local freight business has picked up again and I 88 STENOTYPY think it-will not be long before-tlie company will-be able to settle all-its claims and operate its road. Ii-you want any further information, advise me. Yours-truly, (79) 12 Gentlemen: You-will find herein ( H E R P B) our check f or-the amount of our-account. Please acknowledge receipt. If-you would give us some advice before we take action on-the test case to-be brought before our local court next w eek, we should appreciate it, as-we value-your opinion very-much. Judge Hale will help-us in-a general way to defend this case and we expect to succeed. Please reply as soon-as possible. We-shall file our answer when we hear from-you. Yours-very-truly, (88) 13 Dear-Sir: We send you with this-letter samples of our new spring weaves and ask you to note the fine line of stripe wash goods, also that we-have both light and dark lawns in-all-the good street shades. These are-all spot-proof. We think there-is an extra value in-our goods, more-than-is usually found at the low price. Our Mr. Jones wnll call on-you next week and we feel sure you-will find it to-your advantage to-have a nice large order for-him. Very-truly, (94) 14 My dear Miss Yale: I-am in receipt of your-letter in which you ask about-the textbooks to-be bought next year. I believe the school board has already spent much time and examined a good-many books but has not yet made a choice. S T E N T Y P Y 89 We-shall employ more-than one new teacher, but there-are a number-of applicants for each vacant phice. Greek will-no longer be taught in-the South High School, but this-will not affect you as-you-can take some other work. Yours-respectfully, (90) 15 Dear-Sir : It-has been a long time since we sent you a bill for-the amount due us. Why-have we not heard from-you before this? As-we remember-it, before this you-have always been prompt to pay-your bills. If there is any mistake in-the account, we-shall appreciate it very-much if-you-will inform us of-it and w^e-will examine-it again. We-shall wait a few days for your answer and then, if-you- can not give a very good excuse, we-shall bring suit against you. Yours-truly, (97) 16 Dear-Sir: Please ship at once to Pine Bluff a large steam pump. The work on-the railroad bridge would-have-been done in ample time, but day before yesterday the men struck for more pay. The superintendent was able to secure a gang of Swedes and set them to work today with-a steam dredge in-the swamp at the east end of-the bridge. They-are very slow at this labor. I fear the time-will expire before we-can bring the job through, but we intend to do our best. Very-truly yours, (96) 17 Gentlemen : We-have received your samples and-will have-a large order made up for you by-the middle of-the week. 90 S T E N O T Y P Y We should like to-have samples of your wool goods as-we-have more call for these than for-the lawns and our stock is-now very low. We sell a great deal of all-wool storm serge, both plain and checks, voiles, and black dress goods. Please send these samples just as soon-as possible, for our fall trade will open the first of next month, and-the time-is short. Yours-very-truly, (97) 18 r ^ " . Dear-Sir: Suit has been brought against the Northeastern Railroad- Company by John Quinn on-account of-the accident in which he was hurt last winter. He claims that-the bell was not rung and that-the speed of-the train was in excess of what-it should have-been. There was a curve half a square from where-he stood; also a box car was in-the way. He was struck by-the rear car of-the train as-it backed past the roundhouse. I think if-we fight this case we-can win, as Quinn had-no right to-be on-the track; but-if you think best, we-will settle with-him for a small amount. Yours-respectfully, (121) 19 My dear James : I-am in receipt of your-letter of this date and in reply will say that-I-will try my best to secure a place for your sister. Please write me whether-or not she has any-knowledge of accounts and what her-age-is. If she-can keep books, I-know of a place that-will soon be vacant. I fear she-is too young to expect much pay, but she would advance in this place if she-can turn out good work. I-wall speak to-the secretary of Vance &-Co. and letyou-know as soon-as possible. Yours-sincerely, (107) STENOTYPY 91 20 Dear Jack: Please accept my thanks for your-letter of-the fifth instant. It-has pained me very-much to learn that Hale spoke against me in such a manner. He had-no cause to make a speech of that kind and I fail to see what-his object was. He did not include in-the information he gave-you the fact that-the whole matter was voluntary on-his part. If-I were to express my exact opinion of this gentleman, I fear my words would sound extreme; so-I-will let it rest. I hope you will make a great success of-the new work you-are soon to enter upon. Your friend, (115) SUPPLEMENTARY LETTERS FOR LESSONS 13-18. 21 Mr. Benjamin J. Conley, Shelbyville, 111. Dear-Sir : W^are in receipt of a-letter from-our agent, Mr. Church, stating that-you-have canceled your order for car on-account of some misunderstanding. Our factory has almost completed the work on-your car and we hope you-will find it convenient to accept-it. We-have made the charges as-low-as possible and have deducted a discount of five per cent. Regretting that any dispute should have arisen between us, we-are Very-truly yours, (87) 22 Mr. Julius Kramer, Gen. Atty., Atlanta, Ga. Dear-Sir : Samuel Allen has begun suit against us in-the Supreme Court of Adams County for insults he complains of having sustained 92 STENOTYPY at the hands of Conductor Wilson, on Saturday, Dec. 29th last. I-can not comprehend what basis he has for-his suit, though-he claims to-have suffered much pecuniary damage. As Wilson describes the episode, there-is not the slightest ground for any action and we— shall without doubt defeat the case even in-the lower court. Yours-respectfully, (90) 23 Northeastern Steel Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Gentlemen : You were requested at the time the notes were sent in from D. W. Watson & Son not to forward them to Evansville to-be collected until they were due. They expected to pay them before they matured and did not want their bankers to-know they were giving notes to anybody. They complain of-the company's conduct in sending in some- of-the notes before due. If-you do not comply with their request on-the remainder of-the notes, they-will object to giving notes hereafter. Yours-truly, (97) 24 Mr. Richard S. Myers, Springfield, 111. Dear-Sir : I-ani in receipt of your report of last month's sales at your branch. On a cursory view everything looks encouraging. Referring to-your design of promoting Tanner, I-am satisfied if-you consider him qualified. I-have given further thought to-the plan we were discussing last Saturday and I must confess that my enthusiasm has some- what diminished. If-you-can cancel the contract without harming anybody concerned, do so; but-if there-is a demand that we continue the contract in effect, let it-be carried out-as proposed. Very-truly yours, (102) S T E N O T Y P Y 93 25 Messrs. Finley & Oliver, Detroit, Mich. Gentlemen : Please note enclosed letter in regard to balance due on-the account of B. F. Ferguson; also his request for cables, etc. If-you decide to accept th^-order, let me-know. I-ani still of-the opinion that it-would-be better to discontinue selling to B. F. Ferguson and I hope you-will not forward the cables and sand lines, as-it-is almost certain that-he-will get still further behind in-his account. His affairs are very-much involved, as-a consequence of several accidents beyond his control. Respectfully yours, (101) 26 J. M. Spaulding, Esq., Columbus, O. Dear-Sir : Your order of Nov. 7 received and filed. We-shall be very glad to-have you act as agent in-your city, as-we-have-been maintaining none there since last December. The firm of Small & Rogers at one time acted as-our agents, but they allowed the sale of our goods to drop below normal and we decided to take-the control from their hands. Enclosed you-will find a complete list of-the prices of-the stoves made by our firm. Wishing you success with-the sales, we remain Very-truly yours, (103) 27 The Carson INIachinery Co. Chicago, 111. Gentlemen : Please send me your catalogue and full particulars in regard to-your concrete mixers. I-shall need at least eight by-the first 94 S T E N O T Y P Y of July. We use electric power, and wish trucks and water tanks attached. Fill-the order below by July 15, if possible. 1 American hoisting engine, 8/^ x 10 d. c. 1 8-inch H & B centrifugal dredging pump. 3 26 cu. ft. drop bottom buckets. 1 10 ton road roller. 6 No. 2 K & J wheel scrapers. 1 1800 lb. sheeting hammer. Yours-truly, (103) 28 Mr. T. S. Wagner, Jackson, Miss. Dear-Sir : I-have your communications of Aug. 30 and Sept. 2. I intend to-go down to Meridian next Tuesday and wish you would meet me there at that time. I dei^ire to confer with-you about-the sale of-the Cunningham property. I-ani inclined to accept this offer but prefer to-have your consent. Something may develop in-the Jacobs deal soon, Would-you- be-willing to sell at a lower rate than $3500? Please telegraph me on receipt of this-letter whether-you-will meet me on Tuesday next. Yours-truly, U05) 29 Mr. Wm. J. Atkins, St. Louis, Mo. Dear-Sir: We-are forwarding to-you tonight, C.-O.-D. by express, two dozen valves as-per your telegram of this date. There-will be some delay in getting out your order for fittings, as-we-are short on sizes wanted. Our shoi)s are now working overtime and our foreman promises to hurry them out as-fast as-possible. S T E N O T Y P Y 95 We enclose bills-of-lading covering goods shipped last week. You-will notice the gate valves are included. You should make a claim on-the railway-company for-the valves. Soliciting your further orders, we-are, Very-truly yours, (106) 30 Mr. Geo. T. Williams, Des Moines, la. Dear-Sir : You— will find enclosed bill-of-lading for pipe shipped yesterday. I-shall consider it a favor if-you-will conceal from A. G . Pugh the fact that-you-have purchased anything from me. I ask this because Mr. Pugh would complain if-he heard our factory was selling to retailers at jobbers' prices. I do not wish to quarrel with-him, as-his company is-a good customer of ours. Please say nothing to anybody about-the matter and if-you need more pipe, you-can have-it at the same price until there-is an advance in-the market. Very-truly, (112) 31 Messrs. Cook & Davis, Birmingham, Ala. Gentlemen: Please notify W. B. Mcintosh that we-shall not renew the lease on our office in-the Baldwin Block, This-action is conse- quent upon-his failure to carry out the terms of-the lease to our satisfaction. He agreed not to rent the remaining offices on our floor for more-than three months, but to hold them ready for our company as- the business should increase and more room be needed. Last Sunday Marshall informed me that-the Democratic Club had leased those rooms for-the following year. We-have found satisfactory quarters in-the INIason Building and shall remove there September 15. Yours-truly, (112) 9G S T E N O T Y P Y 32 Mr. Charles D. Whitney, Little Rock, Ark. Dear-Sir : In response to-your communication of-the 30th ult. would say that we-are still considering the purchase of-the Landers property for our factory. There-are two companies here looking for sites; therefore the agent is expecting to work a stroke of high finance and hold U])-the price above its normal value. I wish you woidd send me a description of-the Vincent property in-your town, as-we may decide to build somewhere else. In-the Pearson matter, get a certificate from-the notary; the jurat is missing. We-have asked a continuance of this case until-the first of February. Very-truly yours, (116) 33 Dr. Joseph E. Longley, Utica, N. Y. My dear-Sir: I-have-been corresponding with S. L. Draper- J^Hfe. of your city regarding a discrepancy between their-account^HKir books. I-can certify that-our books are correct. I believe the mistake occurred when-the business was transferred last June from-the old company to-the new. I wish you would follow this matter up and see if-you-can bring about-a satisfactory result. I-ani going to start on a trip Friday and will not return until-the fol- lowing Thursday. If-you-have anything to communicate in-the meantime, address my lawyer, IVIr. L. K. Blake, 706 Lennox Building. Yours-truly, (117) 34 Mr. Hugh Osborne, Cleveland, O. My dear-Sir: Our business here-is progressing. I believe there-is a fine opening in this town. I-shall return to Cleveland next Monday S T E N O T Y P Y 97 but cannot remain long, as somebody who-is responsible must stay on the job here. There-are several matters I wish to consult you about but must wait until I-come about April 1st. I wish you would search through our files for January, February, and March and see-if they contain the tax receipts for Oberlin. I think-the taxes on-the Jackman property are delinquent. This, of course, must be attended to as soon-as possible. I received the papers connected with-the Madison loan this morning. Yours- very-truly, (122) 35 The Marsh Steel Works, Pittsburgh, Penna. Gentlemen : I was talking to Mr. W. M. Thurston, of Lima, O., on Wednes- day. He has a contract for drilling a number-of oil wells and put- ting in service pipe and-will recjuire a large amount of casing and about 20,000 ft. of line pipe. He claims he-can buy at a discount of five per cent for cash. He refused to give-the name of-the firm making the offer; but as-I-know Mr. Thurston would not say what-is untrue, what-he says must be correct. There-is no doubt about INIr. Thurston's responsibility; he-is good for any amount. If-you want the-order on these terms, reply by return mail. Very-truly yours, (125) SUPPLEMENTARY LETTERS FOR LESSONS 19-24. 36 To-the Student of Stenotypy: Speed is usually the goal of-the student. Of course, without accuracy there-is no speed, and for that reason you should strive always to make accurate notes, as-they-are then easily read. 98 STENOTYPY You-will attain speed as-you fix your whole thought on-your goal. You may-be sure your hands will express your thought, be-it steady or erratic. Write with-as little muscle strain as-you-can to print the words and keep in mind that perfection is very possible. Mabelle M. Head. (92) 37 Mr. H. J. Robson, Connersville, Ind. Dear-Sir : I-am glad to-have your-letter containing the assurance that-you-are posit ive^of a speedy settlement of your affairs. You certainly can-have-no creditors except those who-have such confidence in-your purpose and integrity that they— will give you all-the time necessary to straighten out the entire affair. In-the interval, we suggest that-you would find it advanta- geous, both to-yourself and to-us, to get some nice risks for-the Germania Insurance Company. Hoping your present circumstances will soon change fcr-the better, I-am . Yours-truly, (102) 38 Mr. Robert L. Carey, Warsaw, 111. Dear-Sir : Your favor is-at hand. We had already made out your state- ment but were uncertain of your exact address. When I mentioned the possibility of someone's working jointly with-you at Joliet, I had S. J, Foster in mind. I especially desire a good showing from-your section and wish you to participate in-it. Referring to inspection made of your agency last Friday, we wish to call your attention to-the fact that-the warranty in Policy B. 0. B/ STENOTYPY ^, '^"^>r 99 No 877 is-being violated, and in case of loss there would-be no liability against this company. Very-truly, (109) 39 Mr. T. J. Mclnnis, c/o Commercial Power Co., Topeka, Kans. Dear-Sir : I-have telegraphed to Mr. Glazier, telling him to give-his undivided attention to-the work at Quincy. Mr. Ramsey's statement concerning what has been accomplished there still remains uncontradicted. Among the enclosures herein is-a-letter from J. K. Martin. Please read it attentively and notice his self-confidence, for which I think he has no justification. Please go to-the court house and see whether-the mortgage mentioned in-his letter was recorded in-the interval between Feb. 1 and 8. In consideration of your superior qualifications for-the position, I-have recommended your appointment at Leavenworth. Yours-truly, (113) 40 Mr. Louis N. Vaughan, A.G.F.A., Chicago, 111. Dear-Sir : Answering yours of April 14 concerning claim of Mr. Donahue of Logansport for damages in depreciation of a lot of dry goods shipped him last October from New York, — the question you ask is-a question of fact, as-to whether-the market value-of-the goods decreased ten per-cent on-the invoice before they were delivered to him. This, of course, I-can not answer. If-the consignee was not notified within a reasonable time 100 S T E N O T Y P Y after-the goods arrived at Logansport, then-the company is liable for any depreciation in-tlie market value-of these goods. Very-truly, (112) 41 Mr. N. H. Putnam, New Haven, Conn. Dear-Sir : I-am in receipt of your-letter of inquiry regarding Mr. Clyde Fish, a student of Stenotypy in this school. Mr. Fish has shown himself to-be one of-the most efficient operators on-the Stenotype that it-has ever-been my T)leasure to see. His Stenotypic outlines are simply perfect, and-the speed and accuracy with which he reads them is nothing short of mar- velous. The work which Mr. Fish is doing at the present time justifies me in saying that-I believe he-will make a Stenotypist of excep- tional merit, and in-every way worthy of-the highest confidence. Truly-yours, (112) 42 Mr. David K. Garrison, Milwaukee, Wis. Dear-Sir : Relative to-the introduction of-the Ames bill for-the regula- tion of child labor in manufactories, it-was defeated at the last legislative session by-tlie Republicans on-the ground that it-was unconstitutional. Therefore, the obnoxious conditions now exist- ing must continue until-the next legislature convenes. It-is a significant fact that all-the larger manufacturers of-the state favored this measure. We-shall organize our forces and carry on a campaign of education during the interval, and perhaps next time our bill will stand a better chance. We-shall-also have-a substitute bill ready in case of failure, less radical in-its provisions. Sincerely-yours, (115) STENOTYPY 101 43 Mr. G. A. Davenport, Attorney at Law, Greeneastle, Ind. Dear-Sir : Your-letter of-the 27th ultimo arrived during my absence. Please excuse the unavoidable delay in answering it. Notify Thatcher & Walton that-you-have instructions to sue on their- account if-it-is not promptly paid. I presume you recollect the conversations held at various times in-your presence in reference to who should pay for-the repairs of-the tools. Mr. Thatcher asked to-be released from-the agree/nent on consideration of-his paying S40. There-is no question about-the liability of this firm. Kindly attend to this matter as soon-as you conveniently can, and let me-know-the result. Yours-truly, (119) 44 Mr. Herbert L. Spencer, Toledo, Ohio. Dear Herbert : I-am pleased to learn that-you-have taken up Stenotypy. Do not be satisfied with mediocre success in this study. From my observation, there-are great possibilities in this little machine. Great speed can be reached and I hope you-will not stop when-you-have a sufficient speed for commercial purposes. Aim at that first, of course, but when-you-have reached it, set your aim higher. If-you-have an opportunity to study Spanish, do not neglect it. With-the opening of-the Panama Canal, our intercourse with South American countries is bound to increase, and you-will find a-knowledge of Spanish very useful. Yours-sincerely, (118) 102 S T E N O T Y P Y 45 Mr. Jerome Egan, Pres't, National Steel Works, Pittsburgh, Pa. Dear-Sir: Please permit me to say that-I think-it advisable for Mr. Ludlow to continue his visits to Columbus for-the present. Please inform me as soon-as convenient how-many customers Mr. Ludlow has there who buy largely from-other travelers rep- resenting manufacturers. I should also be pleased to-know how-much Mr. Ludlow sold in Columbus last year outside of-the jobbers. It-is possible that it-will-be best for you to continue selling to-the small trade and let the jobbers go. In any event, this information will-be useful to me in talking up-the situation with them. Very-truly yours, (117) 46 The Standard Novelty Goods Co., Rochester, N. Y. Gentlemen : A-letter was mailed to-you February 28th in regard to William Hardy's account. Mr. Hardy positively refuses to paj'-your charge for interest. I think your best way to get it is-to let the matter rest until he buys some goods; then include that charge in-your bill and make draft on-him for acceptance. After that you-can refuse to sell him anything more if-you wish. He-will fight a suit if-one-is brought against him for-the interest, and-the probabilities are that-you would-have to compromise with-him. I intended to give you this information in mj'^-letter of February 28th but it-was carelessly overlooked. Very-truly yours, (128) S T E N O T Y P Y 103 47 Mr. Edgar T. Hopkins, Treas., American Supply Co., Erie, Penn. Dear-Sir : Would-it not be advisable for Mr. Metcalf of Bellefontaine to make-the following arrangement with-the Courtney Hardware Co.? Instead of giving them casing and tubing on consignment, give them a commission of five per-cent on all goods they-can get orders for, they assuming all liability of collection. It-would-be necessary to keep a larger stock at Lima for them to draw on. I regret exceedingly to learn that we-are to-have opposition at Bellefontaine. I fear it-will not be profitable for all. I-will do ever^^thing I-can to further the interests of-the new store and hope to-be able to aid you materially. Very-truly yours, (127^ 48 Mr. J. R. Harmon, St. Paul, Minn. Dear-Sir : I thank-you for yours of-the 10th instant. I-have asked my stenographer to make a memorandum of-the date on which you wish me to address the Rotary Club of your city; and in-the course of-the next week or ten days I-shall be able to tell you definitely whether— I-can accept your invitation or not. I-am intensely interested in-the Rotary movement, for I believe it presents features of significance for men engaged in manufacture as-well-as in trade, and I-can see no way in which an association of this sort can work injury to any one. In anticipation of seeing you soon, I-am Very-truly yours, (126) 104 S T E N O T Y P Y 49 Dr. Henry B. Meade, Baltimore, Md. My dear Doctor: I thank-you for your favor of-the 13th, calling my attention to-the inconceivable manner in wliich-the bureaus have allowed themselves to get mixed up in-the schemes of-the Physicians' Club. For-the last six years the arrangement has been substan- tially the same. By referring to page 697 of-the transactions of last year, you-will find a resolution regulating the whole bureau business. I hope you-are making preparations to-come to-the conven- tion. Let nothing prevent your attendance. It-is my purpose to bring up a number-of objections to this innovation, and, as-a member of-the executive board, your influence can-be of great benefit to me. Yours-fraternally, (129) 50 Mr. Augustus S. Hadley, Astoria, Ore. Dear-Sir : As-you-are aware, at considerable inconvenience to myself, I paid the Seymour judgment against the Star Manufacturing Co. to Rowe. I had never-been notified that there had-been an assign- ment of this judgment to S. T. Ball. Now, Ball denies that Rowe had any authority to receive this money, and claims that-he notified you about-the assignment to him. I-have answered him that-your services in connection with-the case were ended and you had-no right to accept such notice. I-will say in conclusion that-I-have controversies enough without being obliged to intercede in this one. Let me-know-the facts with reference to this notice alleged to-have-been given you. Yours-truly, (129) S T E N O T Y P Y 105 51 The Library Bureau Co., Boston, Mass. Gentlemen : We-have just had-a long and interesting interview with-your enterprising and courteous representative, Mr. Baker. Mr. Baker assures us that it-will contribute no inconsiderable amount to-the success of our collection department if-we-will inaugurate at once the system of filing which you wish to introduce. Our accountant, Mr. ManhofF, seems to think Mr. Baker's arguments incontrover- tible, and, consequently, I-am anxious that-you send one of your most competent men down here at once to look the ground over and see just what we need to order. We don't want to try any more experiments on this business than are absolutely necessary, for changes with-us are very expensive, especially at this season of-tlie year. Truly-yours, (130) 52 Mr. J. L, Bentley, Louisville, Ky. Dear-Sir : I hope to-have an immediate investigation by-the civil service commission of-the recent appointments which-have-been made in-the State Department. There-is every indication that these situations have not been filled from-the regular line. I believe the public will welcome such an inquiry as-we propose to make, and-will demand that a recommendation be submitted to-the next session of-the legislature asking for executive interference in these matters. Perhaps this is-one of-the most significant steps that-have-been taken recently in-the line of political re- form. I consider this opportunity which has come to me a privi- lege, and if-I-can be instrumental in helping even in-a small 106 S T E N O T Y P Y degree to restore representative government to-the people, I assure you I-shall be very happy. Sincerely-yours, (144) 53 Mr. Asa J. Mitchell, Saginaw, Mich. My dear-Sir: I-am just at home from San Francisco and have-a proposition to exchange my farm situated in this state for silver property in Nevada. I would-have-no hesitancy in accepting this proposi- tion if-I could get more information about-the value— of Nevada property. I-am in receipt of a-letter this morning offering to pay my expenses if-I wish to make an examination of-the mine. Now, as-it-is inconvenient for me to leave here just at present, it-would-be a great accomodation to me if-you would-go out there and investigate this property for me. If half of what-is reported is true, this may-be our opportunity to make-our fortune. Wire me immediately whether-or not you-will be able to-go at an early date. Very-truly yours, (148) 54 Mr. Edward Kendall, Boston, Mass. D ear-Sir : We-are in receipt of your application of-the 20th. The position which we-have open at the present time is-in-our English Department. The subject of language in-our high school has never-been made as-important-as it should have-been; never- theless, we propose from now on to make-up for-it. Our previous experience would seem to indicate that a teacher of only ordinary attainments is utterly incapable of organizing and directing this work to our satisfaction; consequently, we-shall STENOTYPY 107 exercise the utmost care in making our selection this time, and shall engage no one until we-have had-a personal interview with-him. If-you-are still desirous of securing such a position as- we— have to offer, I-shall be glad to-have you call at my office anj^ time next week between four and five P. M. Very-truly yours, (155) 55 Dr. Thos. S. Jones, Providence, R. I. My dear Dr. Jones: Allow me to congratulate you on-the splendid work you-are accomplishing for-the invalid children in-your state. A hospital such-as your imagination has conceived, and-the legislative regulation regarding the physical condition of all applicants for treatment, stand as-the highest recommendations for your unselfish devotion to-the medical profession. I-am wondering. Dr. Jones, if in connection with-your work on this hospital, you-have not be?n subjected to a great deal of personal expense which has not been defrayed by-the individual contributions of-the manufacturers. If such-is the case, will-you not permit me to substitute my name for your signature on a check sufficiently large to cover your expenses for-the past month .^ Any service which I-am permitted to render you in this line, I assure you I-shall consider a privilege. Sincerely-yours, (155) 56 Mr. Arthur B. Mason, Omaha, Neb. Dear-Sir: We. desire to inform you once more that there-is an overdue balance on-your-account of $150. We-have sent you statement 108 STENOTYPY after statement but as-j^et have received no reply. It-is a great surprise to-us that a man of your superior position should neglect a matter of this nature, and we imagine there must be some ex- planation for your conduct. We-have always extended to-you every possible courtesy in-our power and we-are only asking that we-be accorded fair treatment in return. The invoice for-the last shipment of goods we sent you came back to-us O. K.'d as-being received in first-class condition, and we-are very-much at a loss to understand your failure to take any notice of our-letters. Unless we hear something definite from- you by-the first of-the month, we-shall be obliged to place the bill in-the hands of our attorney for collection. Yours-truly, (173) 57 Mr. Oliver H. Long, Portsmouth, N. H. My dear-Sir: It gives me great pleasure to answer yours of-the 30th ult. regarding Harry Beacon. I-know a good deal of this young man's history, but I-know of absolutely nothing which-is not in uncon- ditional praise of-him. His father died leaving heavy financial responsibilities when Harry was barely fifteen years old. This necessitated his leaving school and contributing to-the support of an invalid mother and a younger sister. Notwithstanding this disappointment, he uncomplainingly took an inferior position in-the traction office of this city, working through-the day for five dollars a week and continuing his studies uninterruptedly in-the evening high school. Young Beacon is-now eighteen years of-age. He has been graduated from-the Technical High School with honors and-is considered one of-the most competent Stenotypists in any com- mercial office in this city. R T E N O T Y P Y 109 I-have-no hesitancy in saying that-I believe he-will succeed in whatever he voluntarily undertakes to do. RespectfuUy-yours, (172) 58 Mr. Philip M. Gregory, Wheeling, W. Va, Dear Philip: I-have your-letter asking my advice about attending night school. I-am surprised that-you need advice on this subject. You should certainly seize upon every opportunity that offers to improve you. You-have a fine mind, Philip, but you lack ambition and have-a tendency to-be satisfied with-ordinary attainments. Do-you not know that in this-age of efficiency, if-you do not keep on progressing, you-will fall behind in-the race? A few years ago, a rate of ninety words a minute was considered a sufficient speed for expert typists. Now, many office stenogra- phers are-able to transcribe their notes at this rate; and-the stand- ard for-the expert has been raised to one hundred twenty-five words, and-the end is-not yet. Never permit yourself to feel that-you-have reached your limit. Ascertain what-the highest proficiency is-in-your line of work and set your standard there. Cordially yours, (168) 59 Miss Dorothy Curtis, Syracuse, N. Y My dear Dorothy : I-have read your-letter with great interest. My advice is — do not stop to weigh consequences but take this opportunity that has come to-you of going to college. I do not agree with-you that-you would-be giving up "a sure thing for an uncertainty." When you have a noble aim before 110 STENOTYPY you, you should cast aside fear. Lowell says: ""Launch your Mayflower and steer boldly o'er the desperate winter sea." Do not fear that-you-will lose the results of your business training. On-the contrary, you-will find it helpful to-you in-your new work. It-was once said by a teacher, whose words have-a profound psychological significance, that "to him that hath shall- be given." After three years of college training, you-will have-a wider outlook on life; many avenues of work will open up before you; but if you still prefer a business career, you-will find your efficiency increased a hundredfold. Let me leave with-you this w^ord from Goethe — "Remember to hve." Affectionately yours, (185) 60 Note. — The following letter, which contains all marks of punc- tuation, will afford excellent practice in correctly punctuating Stenotype notes. Dear Sir: Referring to-your-letter of-the 16th inst., file 268/324, I take- the following to-be-the most important paragraphs in-the chapter handed me for attention : " Take this Company ; give-it an Owner who-goes to New York or Europe to live; let him leave behind an agent, write simple instructions to 'get dividends — that's all'; and you would-have here in-a short time a sullen and inefficient lot of workers. "Sinning by WIRELESS! "Is-it wrong to call them (these quasi-monopolistic schemes) telegraphic murders?" Trusting you concur with me in my ideas as expressed above, I-am Yery-truly yours, (118) PRACTICE LIST OF PHRASES a letter before it is about all the before his about all it is can he have about him can he ever and will go can he ever be are on the can he ever go are gone can you ever be any of the can you go any letters can I as it was can I have as it is can I ever as t could can I ever be as t could have been can I go as it would can I come as it would have been can we as it will be can we have as if can we ever as ] if a can the as ] if he can all the as ] f he is could he as f you are could he be as ] f our could he have gone as . vou are could he ever as high as could he ever be the as large as could he ever go but if could he ever come but if it is could you be but it is could you go but will it could you ever come before him could I before the could I go bef ore it could I have gone 111 112 STENOTYPY could have could have been could have been the could be could go could the did he have did he have it did he have the did he know did he know it did he go did you have it did 3^ou know it did you go did all the did your did have do you have do you have it do it as ever be ever know ever go ever come for it is from our from many gave up gave up the give everybody give everything give the had he ever been had he ever gone had he come had you ever been had you ever gone had you gone had I come had ever been had ever gone had every had everything had nothing had all had many had the had it have a have you ever come have you everything have I everything have everything had your have our have it he shall he knows he will go he comes he goes he is help you help you have help your help us help if it is help many help him STENOTYPY •113 help it help the how are how are the I have no I have nothing I have him I have gone I have the I know it I know it is I shall go it will have it it will have been the it will be the it will go it may have gone it may go it must it would have gone it would have come it would go it would come is it here is it you if a ' if he if he ever if he ever knows if he ever will if he ever will go if he ever goes if he ever can if he knows if he comes if you are the if you ever know if you ever will if you ever can if you can if I ever know if I ever will if I ever am if I ever can if I go if we ever will if we ever go if we ever can if we shall if our if our letter if your if your letter if ever if ever the if every if everything if all if all the if many if the if it if its in answer in each in you in every in much in nothing in all its 114 STENOTYPY in him of many judge all of it make out of its make you our letter make him our action make the shall you go make it shall you come may he have shall I may he have the shall be may he ever shall go may he ever be shall come may he know shall it may he go shall the may he come some of may you some of the may you have some of it may you have many some of its may you have it so he shall may you ever so he will may you ever be so he can may you be so he is may you go so you have may you come so you shall may I so you wull may I have the so you can may I have it so I have may our letter so I shall on everything so I will on nothing so I can on being so many on many so much on him so far as on it so everything on its so nothing of him speak of it STENOTYPY 115 speak of the speak if it is take on take on the take you take your take up take the take it took him took the took it thank the that he ever that he ever will that you are the that you ever that you ever will that you ever will go that you ever can that 3'ou can that I have the that I ever can that of the that are the that know that will that will go that it is they have come they know they will they will go there have there have been there are there are no there are many there shall their own their letter their age their action their account this he will this he can this he is this you have this you are this you will this you can this I am this I will this I can this much this much will go this I know this letter this will go this can this comes think of it think if it is think everything is to your to your letter to have its to every to know value our letter 116 STENOTYPY value of the we go we can w^e come what he ever what he ever knows what he ever will what he ever can what he ever is w^hat you ever know what you ever will what you ever can what you shall what you will what I shall what I will what I am what I can what are whatever whatever will whatever can whatever it is whatever is what are when you have gone when shall when will when can whether you ever will go whether you ever can whether you shall whether you shall go whether you know whether you will whether you go whether you can whether I have whether I have been whether I ever whether I ever know whether I ever will whether I ever w^U go whether I ever can whether I ever come whether I shall whether I shall go whether I am whether I can which have whichever will whichever goes whichever comes whichever is which shall which will which will go which goes which can which comes which the which it is why a why he why he ever why he ever will why he ever goes why he ever can why he ever is why he knows STENOTYPY 117 why he will why he goes why you go why you can why I why I ever come why I know why I go why nothing why many with our with our letter with your letter with us with every with everything with everybody with nothing with all with all the with many with him with it with his will he ever know will he ever go will he ever come will he go will he come will you ever be will you ever go will you ever come will you come will have will go would he would he have would he have been would he ever would he ever be would he ever know would he ever go w^ould he ever come would he be would he know would he go would you ever know would you ever go would you ever come would you know w^ould you go would you come would know would go would come would it would the you have gone you shall go you will go your action your account your knowledge REFERENCE LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS Note: It will be seen that twenty per cent of this list is composed of standard abbreviations . A April ap 15 about b 2 are r or -r 1 accept sep 10 Arizona ars 16 accident akt 10 Arkansas ark 16 account -kt 10 as (in phrases achiotvledge -nig 10 only) s or -s 8 action -ks 10 ask as 8 advance vans 10 August ang 15 advantage vang 10 authority thor 11 advertise tis 10 authorize tlior 11 advice vis 10 ir\ advise vis 10 B affect afk 10 balance bal 13 after af 2 be -b 3 again gan 11 been -b 3 against gans 11 before b-f 2 age -g 5 bill of ladir ig b-1 13 Alabama al = a 16 bills of lading b-ls 13 almost 1-m 11 billion -b 15 already 1-r 2 bring bri 7 also -Is 8 business bus 9 ahvays als 8 but bu 2 am -m 6 amount amt 9 C an a 1 California kal 16 and an 3 can k or -k 4,6 and Company ank 7 cent -s 15 ansicer ans 8 cents -s 15 any ne 6 certain sert 13 applicant plikt 11 C. 0. D. kod 13 application pliks 22 certify ser 13 appreciate presht 11 certificate ser 13 118 STENOTYPY 119 Colorado kol 16 difficulty di 6 come -k 6 discount skount 17 communicate ■ kom 13 discrepancy skrep 17 communication koiii 13 District of co7npany ko 4 Columbia -d = c 16 compa7iy's koes 13 dollar -d 15 companies koes 13 dollars -d 15 Connecticut kon 16 cordially yours c=y 23 E consequent kons 13 east e 12 consequence kons 13 effect fek 18 continue kont 13 enclose klo 18 contiyiuance kont 13 enthusias7n thu 18 convenient ven 17 enthusiast thu 18 convenience ven 17 enthusiastic thu 18 correspond kor 17 etc. {etcetera] ) ets 18 could ko 4 even en 11 customer kus 17 ever -fr 1 D every -fr 1 examine ex 9 dear sir d-s 9 excel exl 9 December des 15 execute skut 9 deduct duk 17 execution skugs 22 defend def 9 extra exra 9 defendant deft 9 defense def 9 F Dehnvare del 16 far -fr 1 democrat dem 17 Febimary feb 15 democratic dem 17 finance fin 18 department dept 21 file _ fi 5 describe skri 17 Florida fla 16 description skri 17 follow fol 18 descriptive skri 17 F. 0. B. fob 12 did d 5 frequent frek 12 difficult di 6 frequently frek 12 120 STENOTYPY Friday fri 14 immediate med 19 from fr 5 immediately med 19 furnish fur 12 importance impor 19 G iniportant impor 19 xj in n 6 gave ga 7 inclose klo 18 general jen 12 include klu 7 gentleman jent 9 Indiana ind 16 gentleinen je 9 individual vid 19 Georgia ga 16 inform for 7 give gi 7 information for 7 given gi 7 5 5 7 17 injure jur 19 go -g injury jur 19 gone good government -g g goft inquire inquiry instant quir quir ins 19 19 9 H instrument stru 21 had h 1 instrumental stru 21 happen hap 3 investigate ves 19 happy hap 3 investigation ves 19 have V or -f 1, 9 invoice voi 19 he e 1 Iowa i = wa 16 help he 11 is s or -s 8 IT him -m 6 it t or -t 4,8 his s or -s 8 J hospital hos 23 T •t 1** hundred h 15 January jan 15 judge J 9 I July Jul 15 Idaho id 16 ^s . for-f 1,5 K Illinois il 16 Kansas kans 16 imagine mag 19 Kentucky ken 16 imaginatio7i mag 19 know -n 3 imaginative mag 19 kywivledge -nig 10 STENOTYPY 121 L Montana mont 16 language lang 22 mo7ith mo 3 large lar 4 much -ch 4 legislate legt 19 my m 3 legislative legt 19 N legislature legt 19 7iatural na 20 letter lor-l 1,5 7iature na 20 little li 2 Nebraska neb 16 local lol 7 necessary nes 20 locally lol 7 Cf necessity ne 6 look loo 3 neglect neg 20 Louisiana la 16 Nevada nef 16 M nevertheless -frls 20 Maine make me ma 16 3 Neu) Hampshire n = h New Jersey n = j Neut Mexico n = m 16 16 16 manujacture manufacturer manufactory m-ir ' m-frs m-f r = i 20 20 20 /I New York no no sir n = y -n -ns 16 3 9 many -m March mar Maryland m-d Massachusetts mas material terl 6 15 16 16 20 north no North Carolina n = c North Dakota n = -d November nof 7 12 16 16 15 3 20 20 number no 6 me memoranda memorandum m mem = a mem northern northeastern norn noern 12 12 Messrs. mers 14 Michigan mich 16 ob'ject ob 7 million -m 15 object' ob 7 Minnesota min 16 October ok 15 Mississippi mis 16 of -f 1 Missouri mo 16 Ohio o 16 mistake mis 11 Oklahoma ok 16 Monday 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responsibility ' spon 18 public pub 23 responsive spons 18 STENOTYPY 123 respectfully stenography sten 24 yours r = y 13 Stenotype sti 24 Rhode Island r = i 16 Stenotypic stik 24 Ci Stenotypist stis 24 1 S Stenotypy ste 24 satisfaction sa 18 sub'ject sub 22 satisfactory sa 18 subject' sub 22 satisfy sa 18 submit smit 21 Saturday sat 14 substitute stut 21 secretary sek 8 succeed suk 8 secure skur 8 success suk 8 selfish sish 19 sufficient suf 22 September sept 15 sufficiency suf 22 shall sh or -sh 4 ,10 suggest sug 23 shipment shimt 21 suggestion sug 23 signature sigt 21 Sunday sun 14 significance sig 21 superintend supt 8 significant sig 21 superintendent supt 8 signify sig 21 superior spers 22 sister sis 8 superiority spert 22 situate si 22 supply spli 21 situation sigs 22 surprise spris 21 some so 8 T sonth so 12 South Carolina -s =c 16 take ta 4 South Dakota ^ -s =-d 16 Tennessee ten 16 southern sorn 12 Texas tex 16 southeastern soern 12 than -n 3 speak spe 8 thank tha 4 spend spen 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