The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-13

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wnst wrfts ask you j. whsfher 81 nas So
adr4sabis for TO go to san ancisco ms
fortuna 1t possible xiii 80 ssATs
ont edaoAtien n the corasncscsIi Branches
earn ltyins honoraBiy In San Franciscoi
Thanksns n advance fpr any advice may lie
no Kidd to kive remain, etcs
Among the names OF persons to whom I addressed
these letters Rudolph spreckes. Grant Sells
ridge Mrs. John F. Merrill. Mrs. William H. Crocker.
Upham. Richard NJ Hotaling L. R. Mead, DIR.
Genthe Mrs Lowell White Mrs. George Lewiston
William Greer Harrison There are Others whose names
escape not yet quite which
the San Franciscan whom appealed the country
hotel amused without exception these
and women have been kind to me-
Having written the letters took flying trip to San
francisco obtain addresses With the mailing of the
letters awaited replies curious
to what the result might be.
Nine answers came in all, and very promptly. The
first 1 opened. read:
Il glad to be able instead OF profering you good
advce-which is not likely make you rich---to offer
position in my office, position which
yinccd from what letter tells will be able
$50 month to start with increasing thereafter In
portion your usefulness. The position clerical,
but needs preparation the of the incumbent
except active mind and sense. Please call
without delay If you consider this proposition"
Imagine my surprise. Here OF the busiest
men all San Francisco willing give me chance
because OF predcament, even though quite ignorant
Of my capabilities, that many bright girl well recon-
mended would have been glad to accept
San Francisco Luck
too good to true, but it only
true, but very good. It far beyond my greatest
expectations be dealt with generously. I
times think OF experience being not typical but
extraordinary. a thing that might happen in
thousand times and yet 1 have good reason for
thinking At least, it that other
girl placed at that time would have good
chance had of being helped. Assistance would
doubtless come in other guse, and maybe
speedily, but there is for thinking that It
would fail come.
Although found advantageous accept offer
] believe that have found
something to by following the advice
who extended their help to For instance this reply
came from of the cty's professional men, whom
learn is foremost in his profession;
81 beg to acknowledge receipt OF your letter. know
nothing OF qualifications for position you
will let know what do, possibly advise
you At the time San Francisco hard place
in which to find anything to do, and doubt If it would
be the best place to come to. However. let know
what do and VIII what be found. Very
truly, .',
There kndliness surely, also the following
Your addressed my father just received
AS he Is away from San Francisco at present
the liberty OF answering
Knowing nothing OF your qualifications per-
sonaty, advise very satisfactorily AT
have position for operator for private
exchange telephone Do you think the work would be
too difficult for you? 1t is not hard and ought be
learned IN day two by of your evident educa-
ton. The salary is $35 per month am not familiar
with the living expenses for girl your
age and requirements. Very truly yours. -"
In reply to this letter. expressed gratitude and
stated that had already accepted position but
occasion to say that the $50 receiving was
barely sufficient for my needs Thirty-fve dollars a
month is too small salary for girl today.
The secretary OF popular clubman whom had
written sent this reply:
Mr. - acknowledges receipt Of q communication
from you. wherein ask his advice employment
in San Francisco, He has answer that his expert
ence leads him observe who have good
health and willing hands any harsh
of fate"
observe the inbracticability Of hasing addressed
myself to Q philosopher.
1hs letters following It win be seen similar in
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