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1852 notice found in the ruins of
a London office building:
1. This firm has reduced the hours of work, and the clerical staff will now only have to be present between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
weekdays.
2. Clothing must be of sober nature. The clerical staff will not disport themselves in raiment of bright colors, nor will they wear hose unless in good
repair.
3. Overshoes and topcoats may not be worn in the office, but neck scarves and headwear may be worn in inclement
weather.
4. A stove is provided for the benefit of the clerical staff. Coal and wood must be kept in the locker. It is recommended that each member of the clerical staff bring four pounds of coal each day during the cold
weather.
5. No member of the clerical staff may leave the room without permission from the
supervisor.
6. No talking is allowed during business hours.
7. The craving for tobacco, wine, or spirits is a human weakness, and as such is forbidden to all members of the clerical
staff.
8. Now that the hours of business have been drastically reduced, the partaking of food is allowed between 11:30 and noon, but work will not on any account
cease!!!
9. Members of the clerical staff will provide their own pens. A new sharpener is available on application to the
supervisor.
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