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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...this field the opportunities for large earnings do not come early. The man who starts in will get probably a little less than he would in any other field. With some Companies, decidedly less. Instead of the $25.00 or $30.00 a week that Insurance or Telephone Companies offer, the novitiate in investment banking will get $15.00 to $25.00, and his chances for an increase do not make themselves manifest for something like an entire year. At the end of several years, however, his earning capacity has probably passed that of the men who have entered the other industries...
...about, but he is learning the way in which it ties into other industries; not only the difference between a stock and a bond, but who buys stocks and why; the meaning of speculation, long pull, and other terms which are the flesh and blood of the investment field...
...point where his earning capacity is large, his income is in direct proportion to his ability to sell and to reach those who have the funds. His rewards then may become extremely large, but to a great extent they are the rewards of years spent learning what the field is all about. After ten or fifteen years a partnership, a position as department manager, or some similarly remunerative work should be within his grasp...
...addition to this sales work, there are many other functions in investment banking that are carried on by college men. Some work in the cages, statistical department and buying department often requires college men. Most frequently, however, men who start in this field are expected to start in sales work and then progress into the other fields as they develop and their abilities become more evident...
Under the direction of Coach Sayles, assisted by F. F. Gamache 2G B, the squad has been working out daily on the old polo field, behind the Business School. Special attention has been given to developing good stickwork and various plays are being tried out. A training table for 25 players will be organized at the Union after the spring recess...