The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-09-05
WOODS BUSINESS
SCHOOL A SUCCESS
Grounds Students in Rudi-
mentS of Commercial
Life.
SPECIAL COURSE
FOR SECRETARIES.
Such High Standard Has Been
Reached That Diploma Is
Most Valuable.

One Of the long established schools
of washington is Woods Commercial
School. located At 81 East Capitol
street. near the Library Of Congress
and the Capitol This school makes
speciality Of shorthand typewriting,
and bookkeeping.
Preliminary to these branches ele-
mentary instruction in penmanship.
punctuation, English. and arithmetic
are Eiven II It is thought the pupil
needs II.
Because Of the prestige which lies
behind this school its diploma is a thing
OF cash value in the business world. as
well as for what it represents in train
in 4 graduate Of Woods School has
a passport TO the business world which
is worth just as much as the strongest
recommendations Of business men,
Particular attention is paid 10 care
and neatness in typewriting. Speed is
not allowed to be developed at the ex-
pense OF either OF these Pupils are
taught to turn out work that is better
perfect.
Another distinct feature Of the school
Is the thorough course In banking and
bookke eping The course is said TO be
unique in that the students are trained
I'm actual transactions. At the end Of
the term they should have an excellent
knowledge of applied business methods,
and should not be merely well-drilled
copyists-
Practical Training.
In all departments at Woods School
the aim is similar. Men are given a
training so thorough that they will have
a familiar knowledge of what they are
doing and why they are doing It. The
impetus thus given has carried many Of
the graduates OF this school 20 promi-
nent positions in Washington business
life Its graduates are occupying i'm
portant positions here, as well as in
other cities.
The preparation for civil service ex-
aminations is carried on "uder the SUI
pervislon OF teachers who have made a
thorough study Of the requirements and
ground covered in these examinations.
The best recommendation for this
course is the large number Of Wood s
graduates who have successfully passed
these examinations. and who are now
in the Government employ. BY this
system the student goes TO examination
with the feeling that he is dealing in
matters 10 which he has been well
drilled.
There Is a course by mail for those
IN other cities who wish to FIND positions
In the Government service here. Wood
School Is especially equipped for this
training. because Of its situation. bring
ing II in constant touch with the Gov
eminent departments.
The demands made constantly upoi
the school for employees is many bust
hnr rrjrc IA ~ CF
pupils. Its graduates are kept in toucl
with these openings, and in this va!
the school has found positions for man!
of its pupils.
The course in stenography is thor
ough. Graduates in this branch ar,
widely known for their proficiency.
Prof Wood. In talking OF the various
openings for a young man in business
life, dwelt upon the wide opportunitie.
offered by a training in stenography.
Think a moment Of the men whr
stand out prominently IN tho histOc,
and the affairs Of the country. and .ot
will know for yourself that II paws e
become a stenoErapher. Some OF the
stenogra pliers who have obtained
notable success are the late Secretary
of State John Hav. George 3. COrtei
YOU, former Secretary OF the Treasury
Frank s. Black, former governor 81
New York. William Loeb, jr.. who wal
secretary 10 former President Roose-
welt. William Box. editor Of the Ladies
Home Journal. Samuel Galloway, pTesi
dent Of the American Locomotive Com
pany, and Fl. H. Ereeland. president {,
the Metropolitan street Railway Com
pany OF New York "
These and many others, Prof. Woo
points out, make ~ a list that WOul,
be 2 credit 10 any profession.
The large number or testimonials nc
ceived from men and women vino hav,
succeeded in the business world ar,
VINO have gotten their early training a
this school are open 10 inspection.
WOMAN JS AT uEAD