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Introduction
This booklet will do what it promises: it WILi- teach tion of tire subject of touch typing, presented from the
yo u touch typewriting-quickly. learner's point of vielr''. The subject matter is broken
Millions of peopie want to learn touch t,vpervriting
up into easy, progressir,e steps. Seven keyboard
charts are provided, one for each stage of the student's
for personal or business use, but want to learn
progress. The left and right-hand sides of the key-
quickly, easily ar,d at ltome. LEARN TOUCH TYPE-
board charts are completelv separated, a great aid in
WRITING IN 4 HOURS AT HOME was designed
learning the fingering of the letters. AII writing ex-
specifically to meet the needs of this group.
ercises har,e been carefully arranged and graded to
This booklet ofiers a modern, streamlined presenta- develop skill and accuracy in typing.
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To learn touch typewriting is really easy. Follow instructions given in this course and you rvill be surprised
horv quickly you rvill learn to tvpe.
GUIDE I(EYS
Left [Iancl Right Hand
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Place the first finger o{ the right hand on J and the little finger on ;
(The 2d and 3d fingers should rest on K and L)
Place the first finger of the le{t }rand on F and the iittle finger orr A
(T'he 2d and 3d fingers should rest on D and S)
Both thumbs should be suspended or-er the space bar. but shouid
not touch it. Keep elbows close to sicles.
NOW you are readv to t)'pe. Strike the keys with a light, quick, staccato touch. S,.hen Iou wish to -cpace,
tap the space har lightly rvith the RIGHT THUMB.
DO NOT LOOK AT TI'IE KEYBOARD o{ your typer,riter. Keep 1.our eyes on the Guide Kers irr rhe above
diaglam.
T1.pe fir-e lines o{ the {ollor,ing exercise:
jk jkj jkl jklj jkl; jkl;j fd fdf fds fdsf fdsa fdsaf asdf jkI;
The carriage be returned to the next line uith the first finger of th'e ie{t hand, rvithout looking at
your rnachine. Hand should he brought back in.rmediatel,v to Guide Keys.
Type each rrord five times:
jad lad fa1l sad add sass salad
laps t.rd dad as all ?sk flask
REMENIBER: Do r.rot look at the keyboard of 1,su. tvpewriter. Do not rvatch your fingers. Always keep
your eyes on your copy or on the diagram. Concentrate on being accurate. Tvpe slorvly, rhythrnically.
Don't worry about speed. Speed will corne of itself.
GIJIDE I(EYS
Left Hand Right Hand
Keep wrists on line with your hands (See illustration on Page One). Don't allorv your hands to sag and rest
on the lrame oI the typewriter.
Strike the keys with a light, quick tap of the finger tips. Don't pound and don't punch the keys.
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Put your fingers on the GUIDE KEYS. Look at the above diagram. Strike J. Now, without looking at
your hands, move the first finger of your right hand over from J to H and strike the H. Return the finger
toJ . . Now, strike the letter F. Without looking at your hands, move the first finger of your
left hand over to G and strike the G. Return the finger to F.
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Place fingers on Guide Keys. Look at above diagram. Strike J. Now strike the key immediately above
J (U), to Guide Key J.
r,vith the same finger, rvithout taking your eyes from the diagram. Bring finger back
Strike F. Norv strike the key immediately above F (R). Bring finger back to Guide Key F
The diagram shows clearly the correct frngering for the various letters. The {ollowing exercise rvill help
you master the location of the letters. It is constructed to bring your fingers back to the Guide Keys after
striking a letl.er in the upper rou.
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Left Hand Right Hand
Place fingers on Guide Keys. Look at the above diagram' Strike J. Now strike the key immediately belorv
J (M), without taking your eyes from the diagram. Bring the finger back to Guide Key J.
Strike the letter F. Now strike the key immediately below F (V). Bring finger back to Guide Key F.
Strike the letter F. Without taking your eyes from the diagram, reach down and towards the right with
the first finger and strike B. Bring finger back to Guide Key F.
The diagram shows the corect fingering for the lower rorv of keys. The punctuation marks are to be
struck lightly, so as not to puncture the paper.
Type one line of each combination of letters (10 lines in all):
jmj k,k 1.1 ;/; jnj fvf dcd sxs aza fbf
The above exercise is constructed to bring your fingers back to the Guide Keys after striking a letter in
the lower row.
Type each word three times:
man come body vacant many tax rlbbon lining believing
name can beam make examine none native baby commission
vain sex not cancel even mention woman brick quicken
become zero cave lazy benzine opening very branch textile
Type: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz over and over again until you can type the lvhole alphabet fluently.
TESSON III
Left Hand Right Hand
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SPAC E BAR
To write a capital letter, the shift key should be held down by the little finger and then the desired letter
should be struck. If the letter is on the right hand side of the keyboard, the shift key on the left side
should he held down by the little finger of the le{t hand and the Ietter struck with the correct finger of the
right hand. . . . If the letter is on the le{t hand side, the shift key on the right hand side should be held
down by the little finger of the right hand and the letter struck with the correct finger of the left hand. . . .
In order to use the shift key, it is best to remove the hand from the Guide Keys. Practice shifting with the
little fingers of the left and right hands alternately, going from Guide Keys to shilt keys and back again.
Do not look at the keyboard,
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(Example: uU Strike u. Return finger to Guide Key J. Shift with little frnger of left hand and strike U.)
Type the following exercise three times: (Keep your eyes on your copy)
jJ kK 1L ;: hH fF dD sS aA gG uU iI o0 pPyY rR eE wlY qQ tT mM /? nN vV cC xX zZbB
Space once after a comma or semi-colon; twiee after a colon or any punctuation mark at the end of a
sentence.
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figures. Yet, this is not difficult. Put fingers on Guide
Nlany typists net,er ntaster the correct fingering of the
Keys. Look at the above diagram. Strike J. Keep looking at the chart. Now reach high up, past U, and
strike 7. Return finger to Guide Key (J). . . . Strike J. Now reach high up and towards the left, past Y,
and strike 6. Return finger to Guide Key (J).
Strike F. Now reach high up, past R, and strike 4. Return finger to Guide Key (F).
'I,vpe each combination ten times:
j7j k8k 191 ;0; j6i f4f dSd s2s f5f
Ihe above exercise is constructed to bring your fingers back to the Guide Keys after striking a letter in the
top row.
Write the numbers from I to 101, spacing between each number. Look at the diagram. Avoid looking at
the keyboard. Letter "ei" (l) is used for'oone."
To secure the top characters on the uppermost row, use the shift keys. The character above 6 is the
underscore.
Type the following ten times:
j&j krk 1(1 ;) ; j-j f$f d#d s"s f%f
Type the exercise below three times:
Please send me the book trFacts & Figures."
Send us the items (3 dozen coats) right away.
Ihe amount of the bill is $17,565.49; the discount is2% 10 days, net 50 days.
The cards should be made up in the following sizes. 4 O/LO x 8 3/16 and
3518x6718.
2ts Sts 4rs 5rs #L #2 #3 #4 #5
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We will now complete learning the operation of the keyboard. The end keys on the le{t side of the keyboard
are to be struck by the little finger of the left hand, and all the end keys on the right side of the keyboard
are to be manipulated by the little finger of the right hand. Remember to bring your fingers back to the
Guide Keys.
Write 5 lines:
;d; ;@ i ;l; ;?; ;'i; ;li; ;-; ;'N ;
In line with the above instructions, the back space key is manipulated by the little finger of the left hand,
as is the shift lock. The shift lock is employed when you wish to write all capital letters. It is released
by touching the shift key.
Fress shift lock. 'Write: ASDFGHJKL:@ Release shift lock by touching shift key
The exclamation point ( !) is macle by rvriting the period, back spacing, arrd then hitting the apostrophe.
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the following sentences until you can rvrite theur at a good rate oI speed. Be rhythmic. Use an even
touch. Strive for accuracy.
L6 2O 3O 4O 56 6d 7i 80 eO L06
2 coats @ $20.00 5 hats @ $4.00
l1/r 2% 5Yz 4Y+ 5Yz 6Y+ 7Yr 8% 9Y,
The student has now completed the course and is rvell grounded in the correct fingering of the keyhoard. He
should now begin practicing for speed, always striving for accuracy. . . . When typing, CONCENTRATE. Think
of the letters before striking them . . . Strike the keys evenly, so that the printing impression is uniform . .
Maintain a regular rhythm. Don't type one part of a word faster than another. Slow down your typing until
you have a feeling of easy control.
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This speed typing course ofiers the typist a short valuable feature of this speed typing course.
cut to typing speed. Each lesson contains a special Each part of a lesson should be written through
drill on letter combinations, followed by a word as many times as necessary to rnake a perfect copy.
drill, then speed sentence drills and, finally, a speed Sentence drills and writing exercises are stroked.
writing exercise. The drills on the frequent letter Five strokes are counted as a word. To discover the
combinations oI the language are a unique and very number of words in a sentence or exercise, divide by 5.
LESSON I
Drill on s Combinations
sas ses sis sos sus sc scr sh sk sl sm sn sp spl spr st str sw
says sides springs slips snows shops sweets streets
sees souls spreads schools smiles shoots swings strikes
sues speaks splashes screams skates she et s st ones stresses
Speed Sentence Drills STROKES
I. She wishes to show us some samples. 35
2. The sisters rr/ear the same size dresses. 39
5. She says she speaks to Sal1y in school. 39
4. The shipment was shipped by fast express. 4l
5. Simplicity and sincerity are social assets. 43
\ffriting Exercise
Speed SIROKES
Safety flrst. This slogan is well known. Yet many care- 58
less people disregard it and so we have accidents. It is pos- 721
sible to avoid many types of accidents by a littLe forethought. 185
Don't be careless. Do your share to avoid mishaps. 236
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Drill on r Combinations
rar rer rlr ror rur br cr dr fr gr pr shr tr thr
rare rural proper trader drier freer cracker
rear broker prefer trapper dre sser fresher grammar
roar brewer prepare thrower shrewder creamer greater
Speed Sentence Drills STROKES
1. Every promise made should be observed. 38
2. Ihe price of the property is really $2,b00. 43
5. Try to remember to bring your grammar wlth you. 47
4. Proof of your brokerage experience wilt be required. 52
5. The orange grower must have favorable weather conditions. 57
Writing Exereise
Speed STROKES
Some people break promises as readily as they make them. 57
As a result, they acquire a reputation for unreliability. It 119
is particularly important to be re11able in the business worId. 183
A person or firm that comes to be regarded as unreliable has a 246
poor chance of success. 269
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Drill on I Cornbinations
1a1 le1 1il 1o1 1uI 1y bl c1 f} 91 P1 s1
1o11 play blow clear glass flesh slow fu11y
1i s1e plow blue class globe fleet sleep si11y
labe 1 please blood elaim gleam f1ai1 slight rea1ly
Speed Sentenee Drills
STROKES
1. The mi1l will close in Apri1. 29
2. It is clear to all who will listen. 35
5. The cl-erk se11s cloth of fine value. 36
4. You w111 rely on them to supply you. 36
5. He held the floor until a relatlvely late hour. 47
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Drill on d.t Combinations
dad ded did dod dud dr 1d nd rd tat tet tit tot tut th tr ct ft 1t nt pt st
did bend tot total that last rented mended
deed lend toot tutor thi s kept melted handed
dude bold tight taught them che st drafted founded
dodo board tralt t reat s there first di re cted doubted
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Drill on m.n Combinations
am em im om um mb mp ment an en in on un ng nk
amount damper only singlng payment moment
emblem camper enter ringing enrollment J udgment
immense hamper under longing engagement excitement
omnibus lumber income banking appolntment settlement
umbrella bomber answer thinking entertainment employment
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Drill on com-con Combinations
com recom decom dlscom incom aril- ao, recon decon dlseon incon uncon
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Drill on sion-tion Combinations
asion esion ision osion usion ation etion ition otlon utlon
action motion quotation session caution ambitlon
nation ration invention divi si on exhibition attention
pcirti on stat i on intention possession connection situatlon
Location creation condition impression completion commisslon
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Speed Sentence Drills
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1. Information on the invention has been sent you. 47
2. The cancellation of the exhibltion was announced. 49
3. Your communlcation of tr'ebruary 15 has been received. 52
4. Students are taught addition, subtraction and division. 55
5. Your attention is call-ed to the aetion of the Commisslon. DI
TESSO]T YIII
Drill on ter, therr ,torr,[urer, terr.{er:Combinations
ater of er etor utor ider ather other eture uture 1 ster
eter uter itor ader oder ether uther i ture aSter oster
lter ator of or eder uder ither ature oture eSt er uster
water later actor order father future fas t er
alter matter motor wider mother nature post er
voter better factor reader rather feature master
wrlter letter doct or modern either fixture regl ster
Speed Sentenee Drills
STROKES
I. The voter was required to register. 35
2. Ihe reader made a study of the literature. 42 t
3. The actor was better in the theatre than in pictures. 53
4. The wrirer wrote a letter to his future sister-in-1aw. 54
5. The mlnister received a letter from his father and mother. 5B
' Speed \flriting Exercise
STROKES
The best letter writers express themselves slmply. Ihey 57
avold long words where shorter words wilL do. Ihey have some- 120
thing to say and they say it interestingly and to the point. iBl
A business letter should not be a literary masterpiece, but 241
that is not to say that lt should not have style. 290
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Drill on g!! ch, wh, dwr. sw, try Combinations
6C oo grl des, dis, ex, selfr. trans
oa 66 cial, clgrrs? ology, shipr, tive
quick each white sweet dwe1l exist de sire transfer
quest touch where swell dwarf expose de sert transact
quiet cheap whoLe twi st expect degree di s1 ike transmit
queen child wheat twenty express deprive di smi ss translate
special gracious active bi ology worship self-regard
o ffi c iaL consci ousnative geology hardship self-respe ct
financlal delicious positive pathology steamship self-defence
Speed Sentenee Drills STROKES
1. Ihe squadron marched quickly and quietly. 4I
2. When will the twenty cars of wheat go forward? 47
5. The study of psychology is a I'must" in co1Iege. 47
4. We desire to dispose of our financial interests. 49
A selfish person has his own sel-f-interest at heart. t_ 53
Gentlemen: ?0
For many years our medium has been the leading adver- 124
tising paper used by responsible investment firms who desire 185
to obtain new accounts. 2L0
Our records show that you are not now making use of the 266
Adviser, and u,e ask that you consider its use in connection 326
with your new promotion effort. 358
Yours truly, 370
STROKES
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250 Madison Avenue JJ
New York 16, N. Y. 53
Dear Mr. Dexter 7l
I am enclosing herewith the annual report of our corporation 132
for the year just ended; also table showing Profit and Lross L92
Account for the past ten years. 225
I am placing your name on our mailing list for alL future CO'
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reports sent out by the company, and if at any time you have 344
any questions regarding the report or the company, if you 4A2
wiLl advise rne, I sha11 be happy to give you any additional 462
inforamtion that I may have. 492
Very truly yours, 509
Eleuen
LESSON X
Speed Writing Exercise
The material below should be practiced until it
can be r,r.ritten accuratelv at 45 words a minute.
STROKES
This cannot be stressed too stronglv: Strive for t1'ping accurac.Y' 67,
factor in buiiding tvping speecl ancl accuracv. Dot-t't l'rite one palt 202
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of a u,orcl faster than anc,ther. Slol' clol'n so that \roll can easilv
maintain a regular rhythm. This ri'ill give vou a feeling of control' JJI
so that the printing impression does not t'atv. An even touch ri'ill 536
i'our stroking spe'ed and"mikE it a habit to release the ke1's quickl,v. 67t
Perhaps you u,ill find that you har.'e a tenclencv to repeat certain 736
errors in tvping. If that is the case, trv to discor''er the leasons for' 808
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practice. 885
inrprovement in the ease l'ith rvhich you can tvpe. ff 1'9u have a 1155
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take anothcr selection ancl repeat. You rvill discover that the increased t94L
speed *trich 1'ou gainerl as a result of t1'ping one selection again 2006
and again carries orrer to an extent into vorir general tvping speed. 2014
It requires discipline to tvpe the same selection many times, but there 2L46
is no surer road to typing speed. 2L79
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