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August 25, 1882
Eureka Daily Sentinel
Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Article discusses why female applicants were denied clerkships in the Pension Bureau due to unsuitable work, but promises them shares in upcoming 400 appointments, noting irony of appointing non-voters.
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FEMININE OFFICE-SEEKERS.
Evidently the protests of the feminine office-seekers who failed the other day to secure clerkships in the Pension Bureau have made some impression in official quarters, for a statement of the reasons which occasioned their disappointment has been given to the public. It seems that the work to be done was of a kind that could not be conveniently or decently done by clerks of the female persuasion. There are, however, 400 appointments yet to be made, and it is promised that of these the women are to be given a share. This is news which a public that has always been ready to give the fair sex every possible chance will hear with satisfaction, though under the existing system of recruiting the ranks of the civil service the appointment of non-voters to government offices is not a strictly logical proceeding.
Evidently the protests of the feminine office-seekers who failed the other day to secure clerkships in the Pension Bureau have made some impression in official quarters, for a statement of the reasons which occasioned their disappointment has been given to the public. It seems that the work to be done was of a kind that could not be conveniently or decently done by clerks of the female persuasion. There are, however, 400 appointments yet to be made, and it is promised that of these the women are to be given a share. This is news which a public that has always been ready to give the fair sex every possible chance will hear with satisfaction, though under the existing system of recruiting the ranks of the civil service the appointment of non-voters to government offices is not a strictly logical proceeding.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Feminine Office Seekers
Pension Bureau
Clerkships
Civil Service
Women Appointments
Where did it happen?
Pension Bureau
Story Details
Location
Pension Bureau
Event Date
The Other Day
Story Details
Feminine office-seekers failed to secure clerkships in the Pension Bureau due to the nature of the work being unsuitable for women, but they are promised a share of the remaining 400 appointments.