Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1885-01-23
SPENCERIAN COLLEGE.
The old and Reliable school of Buxi-
ness.
Business Instruction and Training
for Both Sexes.
Valuable Trade or Profession OBJ
tainable at Comparatively Small
Outlay of Time and Money
Preparation for Active Du-
ties of Business Life.

The Spencerlan Business college was
esta lisl ed in Milwaukee in 1868 in the
commodious rooms in the Miller book,
corner of Wisconsin street and Broad
way, where it still remains, under the
direction of its founder, Mr.. II. G.
Spencer, who has been actively engaged
IN teaching business since 1850.
The design of this restitution is to
qualify youths and middle-aged men
and women to transact business intellj-
gently, honorably and successfully. aS
principal or agents
The Spencerian Business college makes
speciality of business education. to
which it confines itself. and for which
it affords to both sexes superior adyant-
ages.
The experience of its thousands Of stu
dents in the various departments of pri-
vate and public life, has proven beyond
question the efficiency and value Of its
il struction and training.
The Spencerian Business College aims
to develop business talents, awaken and
direct business energies, inculcate sound
business principles, cultivate the beS,
business qualities and character. and lay
the foundations of practical usefulness
in the business aquirements, habits ant
thoughts of young people.
The benefits arising from the teaching
training and influence of the Spencerian
Business College, are equally important
to all classes. They tend greatly to inn
prove the condition and prospects OF
those who are dependent upon their own
,xertions, by furnishing them the means
OF earning a living and gaining con-
| petence. They also afford the best safe
guards against losses and reverscS of for
tune. so liahle to overtake those whose
business education is defective. They
enhance the prosperity of individuals
and communities, and avert evils and
misfortunes arising from ignorance and
ineticiency in business affairs.
The Spencerian Business College pre-
sents a system OF business education
that meets the wants'of merchants, man.
II acturers, bankers, brokers, capitalists,
farmers, mechanics, builders, employ
ers, contractors, inventors insurance,
mining, railway, and other corporations,
both private and public, executors and
administrators the legal and other pro-
LESSONS, and all who wish tC qualify
themselves for positions as clerks,
cashiers bookkeepers, accountants, sales
men, shipping clerks, entry clerks, cor
respondents, secretaries, etc, etc. or for
| public office, in town, county, city, state
or national government.
Experience in this department of edu-
cati.'', personal observation and knowl-
e. its results, prove that no
t n requiring SO little time and
Il. can do 50 much to put young
people in paths of usefulness aud success
as The instruction and training given in
the Spencerian Business College.
In view of the probabilities of immedi-
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other benefits arising from the education
here given, it is not too much to say that
it is by far the most available and profit
able investment of time and money that
can possibly be made by young people
who are Industrious, earnest and appre-
ciatiye, with fair ability and ordinary
preparatory education.
Business College also supplies business
with trained and reliab help recon-
| mended as to qualifications and charac-
| ter. This is n great convenience to the
business community.
| SHORTHAND AND TYPE-wRITING, ETC.
To meet the increased demand for
trained and competent short hand wri-
ters skillful operators on the typewriter,
and accomplished long-hand penmen, as
reporters. correspondents, amanuensis,
etc. the Spencerian Business College has
established special department for
these branches, which affords unequaled
advantages, both as to quality, variety
and extent In this department. is taught
Munson's system of short hand, which is
Pitman's system improved; also the
Stenograph, beautiful, simple and
compact little machine for writing
shorthand, which is quickly and easily
learned and operated. An examination
is invited, and trial lessons are given
free of charge. Students in this depart.
ment enjoy the valuable privilege of
reporting lectures given to the CONNER.
cial students, proceedings of the law
classes and other exercises for develop
ing speed, confidence and skill. They
also have the privilege of the class in
long-hand Spencerian business writing.
without extra charge. Students arc
admitted at any time, day or evening,
for the business course, special branches,
or shorthand and type-writing, for long
or short terms, as they may desire. For
circulars or information, address II. G.
Spencer, Milwaukee, Wis.
Stetson, the kat manufacturer in
New York, is believed TO carry a great
er amount of life insurance than any