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The growth of Harvey's business coincided with the expansion of the Santa Fe Railway, which served large sections of the American West. 

Harvey would end up opening dozens of restaurants and dining cars, plus 15 hotels, over his lucrative career.

These benefits enabled the Harvey Girls to save money and build new and exciting lives for themselves in the so-called Wild Wet.

The compensation was considered excellent at the time, though it may not seem like much money by today's standard.