The stenographer numbers the letters in his note-book to correspond, and then when transcribing gets the names and addresses direct from the original letters. This saves time for the dictator and avoids the possibility of mistakes.
Where, as in some businesses, each letter is numbered with a rubber stamp as soon as received, all the stenographer needs to have is the consecutive number and the letter handed over to him for filing purposes.
GETTING A POSITION.
Don't wait for something to turn up, but turn up something. You may be somewhat unfortunate in obtaining a position, or in holding one for any length of time. Possibly, too, you may wish to improve your position and would like more salary. To you we would tender a little advice. Go to the typewriter offices and register your name and address free of charge. If an opening occurs they will be pleased to advise you. Refer to the "want" columns of the daily papers and answer the advertisements you see there for stenographers. Write a brief, concise letter referring to the advertisement, stating that you are a stenographer and are willing to call and give the advertiser an opportunity of testing your abilities if he will favor you with an interview. It may be that you will answer a dozen advertisements and not
