The Gregg Group was founded 22 May 2004, prompted by the lack of online shorthand resources. As the primary use for shorthand — business and legal recording — has waned in recent decades, we generally acclaim the skill as a hobby or personal tool. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of Gregg systems of shorthand by providing advice to beginners, support for students, and an association of users of this efficient, attractive, and enjoyable method of writing.
This humorous story appeared in several newspapers in the early 20th century. I transcribed it in Centennial Gregg.
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A fun read. The only thing I struggled with was what looks like pharmacist on the last page. It starts like pharmacist, but the last few letters aren't right, so I'm probably wrong.
If the job you're assigned doesn't go the way you expect, ask.
Did you sound the word out? The word is "pharmaceutist."
That's about what I sounded it, but I've never encountered that word before.
Sometimes I get to things late, and I've only now read this story. There's one word I'm puzzled about. On page 2, right-hand column, lines 2 to 4: "… and at 4 PM was keeping up the motions ??? in a state approaching total collapse." The word in question looks like "thought", but that doesn't seem to make sense here. Is it trying to be "though"? I can't think of any other reasonable possibility.
Read it again, :-).
Aha! I had it right after all. Thanks for the correction to the article, Carlos.
You're welcome, and thanks for letting me know!