Arizona republican., 1907-09-03
NATIONAL BUSINESS SHOW.
A Feature of it That Is of Special h.
 terest to Stenographers.

For the first time in business history prizes are being offered for efficiency that rival those put up in the sporting world in point of value and excellence, and in addition to the prizes offered, a part of the expenses of those who en- ter the events from foreign countries will be paid. making this the most notable event ever held for increasing the efficiency and inspiring interest in business pursuits.
 An offer has been made through "Otfice Appliances" a Chicago publi- cation. by a number of manufacturers of a solid silver cup standing three feet high and valued at $l.OO0. and money prizes aggregating as much more. and the title of Worlds Cham pion to the operator Who shall excel at the great International Speed and Accurancy Contest that is to be held this fall in Madison Square Garden. New York, during the National Busi- ness Show. In addition to this s20O in cash is offered to be applied on the expenses of foreign operators who enter the contest.
 For the past there years Miss Rose L. Fritz has held the title of Ameri- can Champion and in the meantime contests have been held in every coun- try in the world and now practically every country has its own national champion The purpose of the inter- national contest Is to get as many of these operators together as possible. and hold an event and decide which of them is entitled to hold the Worlds Championship. In order to make it an object the huge cup. the money prizes and the title have been put up. and to further add interest the Chi cago publication spoken of has offered expense money.
 The s200 expense money will be di- vided into four parts of $50 each, to be paid to contestants who come over from four sections of the old world. The first will comprise the British Isles, the second France. Spain and Portugal. the third Germany. Austria and Italy and the fourth Australia Thus $50 will be paid to the contest ant from each of the divisions who is sent over as the official representa- tive. It is part of the offer that the person receiving the expense money and entering the contest must be representative chosen by a cociety of shorthand writers or machine oper- ators and that he or she must bear proper credentials. The idea of mak- ing this offer is that it will be a very great financial help to the individual or the society which sends him and that having this sum to start with, the the total amount necessary to make the trip will be noticeably lessened. The money prizes will be so divided that contestants who come to this country will stand very good show of being we'll repaid for their time and expense for the winner of the cup will carry off a prize valued at s1.o00 and a title worth a great deal more. The three or more winners of money prizes have enough of an inducement before them so that they will be financially we'll paid for putting in their time, and the amount of money is sufficient so that at least four and may be five per sons will receive cash averaging be- tween s200 and $500.
 The great contest will be held dur ing the National Business Show that runs from October F to 19. and the event itself will probably take place the night of the 18th. Competent judges will be appointed who will pass on the merits of the work, and the rules are such that no matter what language the operators uses. he will have fit show. for judges from all countries will be part of the program and the work will be in the language of the competing operator.
 Students. operators. school proprie- tors or publishers who are interested in learning more of the contest may secure full information by writing tn the Nationai Business Show Co. 1134 Park Row, Building. New York. or to George H. Patterson. sos Plymouth Building. Chicago, H.. |. s. A.