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One Thousand Ways to Make Money by Page Fox
423. THE ELASTIC CLOTHES LINE.--Save washerwomen and housekeepers the
One Thousand Ways to Make Money by Page Fox
423. THE ELASTIC CLOTHES LINE.--Save washerwomen and housekeepers the
Chapter 469
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Chapters
Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Chapter 2: CHAPTER I.
Chapter 3: CHAPTER II.
Chapter 4: CHAPTER III.
Chapter 5: CHAPTER IV.
Chapter 6: CHAPTER V.
Chapter 7: CHAPTER VI.
Chapter 8: CHAPTER VII.
Chapter 9: CHAPTER VIII.
Chapter 10: CHAPTER IX.
Chapter 11: CHAPTER X.
Chapter 12: CHAPTER XI.
Chapter 13: CHAPTER XII.
Chapter 14: CHAPTER XIII.
Chapter 15: CHAPTER XIV.
Chapter 16: CHAPTER XV.
Chapter 17: CHAPTER XVI.
Chapter 18: CHAPTER XVII.
Chapter 19: CHAPTER XVIII.
Chapter 20: CHAPTER XIX.
Chapter 21: CHAPTER XX.
Chapter 22: CHAPTER XXI.
Chapter 23: CHAPTER XXII.
Chapter 24: CHAPTER XXIII.
Chapter 25: CHAPTER XXIV.
Chapter 26: CHAPTER XXV.
Chapter 27: CHAPTER XXVI.
Chapter 28: CHAPTER XXVII.
Chapter 29: CHAPTER XXVIII.
Chapter 30: CHAPTER XXIX.
Chapter 31: CHAPTER XXX.
Chapter 32: CHAPTER XXXI.
Chapter 33: CHAPTER XXXII.
Chapter 34: CHAPTER XXXIII.
Chapter 35: CHAPTER XXXIV.
Chapter 36: CHAPTER XXXV.
Chapter 37: INTRODUCTION.
Chapter 38: CHAPTER I.
Chapter 39: 1. THE SECRET OF WORK.--Men will employ you if you mean business. When
Chapter 40: 2. NATURE’S FURROW.--Plow in nature’s furrow. In general, a man is
Chapter 41: 3. GENERAL DETAILS.--The best general is General Details. In business
Chapter 42: 4. THE PRISMATIC BRAIN.--Be many-sided, but transparent. Tell your
Chapter 43: 5. THE BRIDLED TONGUE.--Do not cross your employer in any way. Never
Chapter 44: 6. STUDYING THE STAIR ABOVE.--Study, not stars, but stairs. Learn all
Chapter 45: 7. THE MISSING FACTOR.--Your employers are wrestling with a question.
Chapter 46: 8. THE MAGNIFYING GLASS.--Make the most of your present position. Wear
Chapter 47: 9. THE MICROSCOPIC EYE.--The microscope shows a hundred things the naked
Chapter 48: 10. SCORING A POINT WHEN OFF DUTY.--Do something for your employer when
Chapter 49: 11. THE STUDY OF MEN.--This is the very key to success. The proper study
Chapter 50: CHAPTER II.
Chapter 51: 12. THE MINIMUM BASIS.--Enumerate the entire number of heads of families
Chapter 52: 13. THE HOUSE TO HOUSE CANVASS.--Make a personal canvass from house to
Chapter 53: 14. THE CHOICE LOCATION.--If you become popular, the people will come to
Chapter 54: 15. THE MAXIMUM BASIS.--The maximum basis is the high-water mark. It is
Chapter 55: 16. THE PERSONAL EQUATION.--Remember that you yourself in contact with
Chapter 56: CHAPTER III.
Chapter 57: 17. THE INTERLINED ADVERTISEMENT.--Advertisements are not read unless
Chapter 58: 18. THE PICTURESQUE NAME.--Have a name for your store such as will
Chapter 59: 19. THE PICTORIAL WRECK.--A writer with the gift of a lively imagination
Chapter 60: 20. RED LETTER DAY.--Have a day in which you offer special bargains to
Chapter 61: 21. CLASS DISCOUNT.--You may draw numbers of men to your place by this
Chapter 62: 22. THE HONEST FLAW.--Strictly instruct your clerks to tell your
Chapter 63: 23. THE PREMIUM CLERK.--You need clerks who can induce acquaintances to
Chapter 64: 24. THE RAILROAD MILEAGE.--Arrange, if possible, with some railroad
Chapter 65: 25. THE DIAL DOLLARS.--How many figures on the dial of your watch?
Chapter 66: 26. FIRST CUSTOMER PACKAGE.--In some periods of the day you will have
Chapter 67: 27. THE CARPET COUPON.--By a system of large-sized coupons--we will say
Chapter 68: 28. THE HOUSE LOT COUPON.--This is an extension of carpet coupon. A
Chapter 69: 29. PRICE-TIME GRADE.--If you have the credit system, have also a
Chapter 70: 30. SALES BULLETIN.--People like to buy where others buy. Success brings
Chapter 71: 31. BEST REASON PRIZE.--Offer a prize to the one who will give the best
Chapter 72: 32. BIRTHDAY CALENDAR.--A calendar with the birthdays of your customers
Chapter 73: 33. CONSPICUOUS PRICE-LIST.--Buyers are caught like fish. Display in
Chapter 74: 34. THE EARLY DISCOUNT.--In order to equalize the trade of the day
Chapter 75: 35. THE MONEY-SPACE COUNTER.--Determine that every portion of your store
Chapter 76: CHAPTER IV.
Chapter 77: 36. THE PUZZLE.--Buy some patented puzzle which can be manufactured
Chapter 78: 37. THE TOY IMITATION.--Wooden nutmegs and shoe-peg oats have duly
Chapter 79: 38. THE CARTOON.--A caricature of some political person or situation is
Chapter 80: 39. THE CONJURER.--This is a good way to advertise when the article is a
Chapter 81: 40. THE STRIKING FIGURE.--If your goods are on sale in some prominent
Chapter 82: 41. THE ADVERTISING STORY.--Offer a prize to the one who will write the
Chapter 83: 42. THE WORD-BUILDER.--Another prize might be offered to the one who
Chapter 84: 43. THE POPULAR PUN.--This is an expensive way of advertising, but an
Chapter 85: 44. THE POLITICAL GUESSER.--If your enterprise admits of the coupon
Chapter 86: 45. THE GEOMETRICAL GROUP.--Some wares, such as fancy soaps and canned
Chapter 87: 46. THE PICTORIAL COMPARISON.--If you are sure of your ground, draw a
Chapter 88: 47. THE OPEN CHALLENGE.--And if you are still further confident that you
Chapter 89: 48. THE BOOK GIFT.--Try the religious field. Issue leaflets or tiny
Chapter 90: 49. SUNDAY-SCHOOL SUPPLIES.--In some cases, you might even be warranted
Chapter 91: CHAPTER V.
Chapter 92: 50. CRYSTALLIZED GRASSES.--Put in water as much alum as can be
Chapter 93: 51. LEAF IMPRESSIONS.--Hold oiled paper in the smoke of a lamp, or of
Chapter 94: 52. VINE AND TRELLIS.--Put a sweet potato in a tumbler of water, or any
Chapter 95: 53. THE SUSPENDED ACORN.--Suspend an acorn by a piece of thread, within
Chapter 96: 54. MOSS AND CONE.--Take a saucer and fill it with fresh green moss.
Chapter 97: 55. THE TUMBLER OF PEAS.--Take a common tumbler or fruit can and fill it
Chapter 98: 56. THE HANGING TURNIP.--Take a large turnip and scrape out the inside,
Chapter 99: 57. BLEACHED LEAVES.--Mix one drachm chloride of lime with one pint of
Chapter 100: 58. THE ARTIFICIAL PLANT.--Take the glossy silk stuff known as taffeta.
Chapter 101: 59. DELICIOUS HAM.--If very neat, you can sell to many families cold
Chapter 102: 60. CHOICE TONGUE.--If successful with ham, you can try a little tongue.
Chapter 103: 61. ARTIFICIAL HONEY.--Where honey is high priced, make the following:
Chapter 104: 62. ANGEL CAKE.--The whites of eleven eggs, one and a half cupfuls of
Chapter 105: 63. DOMINOS.--If you are located near a schoolhouse or on a street where
Chapter 106: 64. SOFT GINGERBREAD.--All children like this. Here is an excellent
Chapter 107: 65. DOUGHNUTS.--These, too, are tempting to children. Four eggs, one
Chapter 108: 66. WALNUT CANDY.--This is something which all children like. Put the
Chapter 109: 67. CHOCOLATE CARAMELS.--A favorite with girls. Boil a quart of best
Chapter 110: 68. PEPPERMINT CREAMS.--Take one pound of sugar, seven teaspoonfuls of
Chapter 111: 69. MOLASSES CANDY (White).--All children want molasses candy. Two
Chapter 112: 70. BLANCHED ALMONDS.--Shell the nuts; pour over them boiling water. Let
Chapter 113: 71. FIG PASTE.--This always has a good sale. Chop a pound of figs and
Chapter 114: 72. FIG LAYER CANDY.--One half-pound of drum figs, one pound of finest
Chapter 115: 73. ORANGE MARMALADE.--Take equal weights of sour oranges and sugar.
Chapter 116: 74. BRANDIED PEACH.--The Morris whites are the best. Take off the skins
Chapter 117: 75. OX-HEART CHERRY.--Of showy fruits, none can excel this. To each
Chapter 118: 76. POUND PEAR.--They hardly weigh a pound a piece, but they look as if
Chapter 119: 77. GRAPE JELLY.--Jellies in little tumblers take up small room, and
Chapter 120: 78. SWEET PICKLES--(Apple, Pear, or Peach). For six pounds of fruit, use
Chapter 121: 79. CHOW-CHOW.--Here is a very taking kind: Take large red-peppers,
Chapter 122: 80. PICKLED WALNUTS.--Pick out the nuts as nearly whole as possible, and
Chapter 123: 81. ROSE OIL.--Heat dried rose-leaves in an earthenware pipkin, the
Chapter 124: 82. COLOGNE WATER.--Take one pint of alcohol, twelve drops each of
Chapter 125: 83. FRENCH FACE POWDER.--_Poudre de chipre_ one and one-half pounds,
Chapter 126: 84. NIGHT-BLOOMING CEREUS.--This is a very delicate and fragrant
Chapter 127: 85. STOVE BLACKING.--Take half a pound of black lead finely powdered,
Chapter 128: 86. SHOE BLACKING.--Mix six parts of fine bone-black, twenty-eight of
Chapter 129: 87. FURNITURE CREAM.--Take eight parts of white wax, two of resin, and
Chapter 130: 88. LEATHER POLISH.--Beat the yolks of two eggs and the white of one;
Chapter 131: 89. POLAND STARCH.--Mix flour and cold water until the mass will pour
Chapter 132: 90. GLUE STARCH.--(For calicoes.) Boil a piece of glue, four inches
Chapter 133: 91. GUM ARABIC STARCH.--(For lawns and white muslin.) Pound to a powder
Chapter 134: 92. STARCH LUSTER.--This is a substance which, when added to starch,
Chapter 135: 93. HARD SOAP.--Five pails of soft soap, two pounds of salt and one
Chapter 136: 94. SAVON D’AMANDE.--This is a celebrated French toilet soap. The recipe
Chapter 137: 95. ROOT BEER.--Get a bottle of the extract, and make it according to
Chapter 138: 96. GINGER POP.--Put into an earthen pot two pounds of loaf sugar, two
Chapter 139: 97. LEMONADE AND ORANGEADE.--Get juicy fruit, and allow one orange or
Chapter 140: 104. WHITE PORK.--If you do not care for swine’s flesh, you can sell it
Chapter 141: 105. POULTRY TO ORDER.--Do not keep your hens beyond the second year, as
Chapter 142: 106. CUT-TO-ORDER ASPARAGUS.--Asparagus is at least one-half better when
Chapter 143: 107. QUICK MARKET STRAWBERRIES.--Pick them fresh every morning. Put them
Chapter 144: 108. ROUND TOMATOES.--If possible, have them so fine and large that five
Chapter 145: 109. PINT PEAS.--Peas in the pod are not attractive, but very young peas
Chapter 146: 110. STRING BEANS.--Nothing easier to raise, nothing easier to sell. You
Chapter 147: 111. GREEN CORN.--Sell at twenty-five cents a dozen ears. Be careful to
Chapter 148: 112. BOOK COVERS.--Save all your paper bags, iron them out smoothly, and
Chapter 149: 113. ARTIFICIAL SLATES.--Take forty-one parts of sand, four parts of
Chapter 150: 114. CHEAP INK.--Boil one and a half pounds of logwood with sufficient
Chapter 151: 115. SCHOOL BAG.--Take a piece of cheap white linen and make it into a
Chapter 152: 116. PEN WIPER.--Take any cheap material, and cut in three circles of
Chapter 153: 117. CHILDREN’S LUNCHEON.--Thousands of parents would rather pay a
Chapter 154: 118. SOFA PILLOW.--Take a piece of India silk of different colors, and
Chapter 155: 119. JEWEL TRAY.--Cut a circle of delicate écru linen twenty-two inches
Chapter 156: 120. AMERICAN FLAG.--Make it five feet in length by three in width, and
Chapter 157: 121. HAIR-PIN CASE.--Cut a piece of fine white duck in the shape of a
Chapter 158: 122. CHAIR CUSHION.--Take blue denim with dark and light shades happily
Chapter 159: 123. LAMP SHADE.--You can get a dozen skeleton frames for a few cents,
Chapter 160: 124. BOOK-MARK.--Silk, worsted, and two hours of spare time will give
Chapter 161: 125. HANDY WORK-BOX.--Take a pasteboard box and line with denim. Include
Chapter 162: 126. PIN-CUSHION.--Always popular, but the form changes every season.
Chapter 163: 127. CATCH-BAG.--A convenient receptacle for laundry, schoolbooks,
Chapter 164: 128. COURT-PLASTER CASE.--Cut two circles of celluloid two inches in
Chapter 165: 129. POSTAGE-STAMP HOLDER.--Same as above except that the shape is
Chapter 166: 130. PHOTOGRAPH FRAME.--Take a piece of stout pasteboard and turn down
Chapter 167: 131. MATCH-SAFE.--Cover a tin box of any shape with one of the lesser
Chapter 168: 132. WALL-POCKET.--Take bamboo sticks or thin strips of wood, and glue
Chapter 169: 133. GLOVE-BOX.--(Easter present). Cover a flat pasteboard box with pale
Chapter 170: 134. HOT GEMS.--If you can work up a demand for hot gems, you can make a
Chapter 171: 135. SLICED WATERMELON.--Nothing so delights the heart of a boy. Cut a
Chapter 172: 136. TOOTHSOME PIES.--Roll two strips of paste for the upper and lower
Chapter 173: 137. ICE CREAM.--You can do well with this in warm weather, if you have
Chapter 174: 138. PORK AND BEANS.--You can make a large profit on pork and beans in
Chapter 175: 139. TOMATO KETCHUP.--Raising your own tomatoes, you can make it at a
Chapter 176: 140. MINCE MEAT.--Many housekeepers prefer to buy the preparation rather
Chapter 177: 141. DRIED APPLES.--If you have a few apple trees, you will often find
Chapter 178: 142. PEANUTS.--No risk of loss on these for they will always sell. Buy
Chapter 179: 143. CIGARETTES.--Roll a pinch of tobacco in a piece of white paper and
Chapter 180: 144. TALLOW CANDLES.--Still used in the country, and to some extent by
Chapter 181: 145. LUNG PRESERVER.--(Rock and Rye). Here is the secret of this popular
Chapter 182: 146. POISON KILLER.--You may not sell much of this, but it is a useful
Chapter 183: 147. MUCILAGE.--Dissolve gum-arabic in water until the whole is of the
Chapter 184: 148. POP CORN.--Use a large popper, and when the corn comes out white
Chapter 185: CHAPTER VI.
Chapter 186: 149. MONEY IN PEARS.--Do you know that one acre of the best yielding
Chapter 187: 150. GREENBACKS IN GREENINGS.--It is a fact that forty apple trees of
Chapter 188: 151. PLUMS OF GOLD.--A widow has in her garden twelve plum trees from
Chapter 189: 152. THE RASPBERRY ACRE.--“There are repeated instances of $400 and
Chapter 190: 153. PROFITS IN BIG PEACHES.--When ordinary peaches were selling at 25
Chapter 191: 154. EASY TOMATOES.--An easy crop, requiring little care. Says a grower
Chapter 192: 155. ASSORTED STRAWBERRIES.--Here is the experience of a novice: “I ran
Chapter 193: 156. LIVINGS IN LETTUCE.--Fifteen thousand heads can be set upon an
Chapter 194: 157. SOVEREIGNS IN SPINACH.--There are few more important crops in
Chapter 195: 158. THOUSAND-DOLLAR CELERY.--Celery may be grown as a second crop after
Chapter 196: 159. FORTUNES IN WATER-CRESS.--“I have no doubt,” says a large grower,
Chapter 197: 160. THE DOLLAR BLACKBERRY.--When the Lawton first came out, so great
Chapter 198: 161. NICKELS IN PICKLES.--Do you know that the enormous number of
Chapter 199: 162. THE BEET LOT.--You can grow 80,000 roots per acre even when sown a
Chapter 200: 163. THE ROASTING EAR.--You can plant an acre of sweet corn, realize
Chapter 201: 164. PAYING PEAS.--They are the early kind, marketed before the price
Chapter 202: 165. GRATED HORSERADISH.--The root is very easily raised, requires
Chapter 203: CHAPTER VII.
Chapter 204: 166. THE SCHOOL STORE.--If you live near a public school, a small store
Chapter 205: 167. THE HAND ALBUM.--Have an album made in usual style, except that the
Chapter 206: 168. THE NOVELTY BAKERY.--A woman who knows how to make tempting
Chapter 207: 169. THE FRONT YARD SNAP.--With a photographer’s outfit, go through the
Chapter 208: 170. THE PET DOG.--Do you know that pet dogs often bring enormous
Chapter 209: 171. THE BOX LUNCH.--There is a large field for some one to cultivate in
Chapter 210: 172. THE HAIR-DRESSER.--A refined business for women is the dressing of
Chapter 211: 173. TYPO AND STENO.--In many large cities typewriting and stenography
Chapter 212: 174. THE SEWING SCHOOL.--Here is a vast unworked field. If you
Chapter 213: 175. FLAT HUNTING.--Rent a small office and advertise that for a
Chapter 214: 176. A TEA ROOM.--Hire a counter in a fashionable store much frequented
Chapter 215: 177. DRESS MENDING.--Here is a good field. There is a vast army of women
Chapter 216: 178. LACE HANDLING.--The mending and washing of fine laces is a work
Chapter 217: 179. INTELLIGENCE OFFICE on the subscription plan.--Buy a copy of the
Chapter 218: 180. PROFESSIONAL MENDING.--Hotels, boarding houses and bachelor
Chapter 219: 181. THE COLLEGE CRAM.--There is room for a lady with a knowledge of the
Chapter 220: 182. SHOE AND WRAP ROOM.--A room in some fashionable quarter where
Chapter 221: 183. GENERAL CONVENIENCE ROOM.--The last idea might be combined with
Chapter 222: 184. SICK-ROOM DELICACIES.--Another unoccupied field is the preparation
Chapter 223: 185. SHOPPING COMMISSION.--If you live at a little distance from the
Chapter 224: 186. SCHOOL LUNCHEON.--Here is another good field. Tens of thousands of
Chapter 225: 187. HATCHING BIRDS.--Buy half a dozen songsters at $1.50 apiece, the
Chapter 226: 188. BUTTER AND EGG STORE.--Butter and eggs are two things which every
Chapter 227: 189. SARATOGA CHIPS.--These are a sample of what may be done with a
Chapter 228: 190. FANCY LAMP SHADES.--Made of crêpe papers they are very cheap, and
Chapter 229: 191. BEE-KEEPING.--This is another means of large profit. It can be
Chapter 230: 192. CLEANSING AND BLEACHING.--There are many things too costly to be
Chapter 231: 193. FANCY SOAPS.--Fortunes have been made from fancy soaps. The process
Chapter 232: 194. HOME ARCHITECTURE.--Write to the secretaries or agents of church
Chapter 233: 195. HOME ORNAMENTS.--What is a home without at least a few trifling
Chapter 234: 196. DOUBTFUL DEBTS.--It is well known that in efforts that require
Chapter 235: 197. DRESSING DOLLS.--A fair profit can be made by taking orders for
Chapter 236: 198. FRUIT PRESERVERS.--Vast numbers of people are in the country during
Chapter 237: 199. A MUSHROOM CELLAR.--An enterprising woman hired a cellar at a rent
Chapter 238: 200. POULTRY RAISING.--Following is the experience of another woman in
Chapter 239: 201. HOME HOTHOUSE.--Thousands of people will buy plants already started
Chapter 240: 202. ART NEEDLEWORK.--Here is the way a woman paid off a $600 mortgage
Chapter 241: 203. NEWS AGENCY.--Keep the daily papers. Almost any lady who will go
Chapter 242: 204. WOMEN’S WANTS.--Take advantage of bargain sales--ribbons, silks,
Chapter 243: 205. HOME PRINTING PRESS.--Pay $10 for a press, and a like sum for type
Chapter 244: 206. SHORT SERVICE BUREAU.--Many people want help in an emergency, and
Chapter 245: 207. DELICATESSEN ROOM.--Here is a paying business that is not
Chapter 246: 208. MISCELLANEOUS EXCHANGE.--Many people have no use for some of their
Chapter 247: 209. CAP AND APRON PLAN.--Here is a plan available near any large hotel.
Chapter 248: 210. KITCHEN UTENSILS.--As a rule you can sell five kitchen utensils
Chapter 249: 211. WEDDING MANAGER.--How many brides shrink from the work of a large
Chapter 250: 212. FOREIGN HOMES.--Here is an example of the pluck and enterprise of
Chapter 251: 213. LADY BARBER.--There is a school in New York for the instruction of
Chapter 252: 214. MINERAL COLLECTIONS FOR SCHOOLS.--Dana’s Mineralogy gives fourteen
Chapter 253: 215. TURKISH BATH.--One lady opened a place for Turkish and Russian
Chapter 254: 216. TRAINED NURSES.--Trained nurses in our large cities command $25 a
Chapter 255: 217. TRAVELING COMPANION.--If you have a good education and can make
Chapter 256: 218. PAPER FLOWERS.--This has become a distinct trade. You can learn in
Chapter 257: 219. FRENCH PERFUMER AND COMPLEXION EXPERT.--How does this
Chapter 258: 220. A WOMAN’S HOTEL.--A hotel exclusively for women would no doubt be a
Chapter 259: 221. GUIDE FOR SHOPPERS.--A department store in New York recently made a
Chapter 260: 222. BICYCLE INSTRUCTION.--Why, may not a woman teach “the wheel” as
Chapter 261: 223. COOKING SCHOOL.--Madam Parloa and Madam Rorer have set the example,
Chapter 262: 224. THE BOARDING HOUSE.--One who has a taste for cooking and a little
Chapter 263: 225. PEN ENGRAVING.--If you have a circle of one hundred friends, and
Chapter 264: 226. A LADIES’ RESTAURANT.--A restaurant where delicacies pleasing to
Chapter 265: 227. A WOMAN’S NEWSPAPER.--One has just been started in a Western city.
Chapter 266: 228. ADVERTISING AGENT.--A lady by her courtesy, tact, and gentle
Chapter 267: 229. THE CIVIL SERVICE.--This is now open to women. There are more then
Chapter 268: 230. POST-PRANDIAL CLASSES.--Few, even among educated women, are masters
Chapter 269: 231. WOMEN DRUGGISTS.--The neatness of women, their delicacy and
Chapter 270: 232. ALMANAC MAKERS.--Of late years many of the great dailies issue
Chapter 271: 233. WOMEN LECTURERS.--Women of talent have earned a competence and
Chapter 272: 234. MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTORS.--In this work women are paid as much as men,
Chapter 273: 235. WOMEN PHYSICIANS.--Says a recent publication: “There is a real
Chapter 274: 236. PAPER BOX MAKING.--Hundreds of women are making paper boxes, but as
Chapter 275: 237. HORTICULTURE.--Here is an example of what a California woman can
Chapter 276: 238. VOCALISTS.--A lady with a good voice is certain of making a
Chapter 277: 239. PACKING TRUNKS.--This is a Paris occupation carried on exclusively
Chapter 278: 240. WOMEN COSTUMERS.--Costumes for the stage are now gotten up mostly
Chapter 279: 241. EXPRESS OFFICE.--A woman can sit in an office as well as a man. One
Chapter 280: 242. A FANCY BAKERY.--An elegant and educated young woman in San
Chapter 281: 243. WOMEN GROCERS.--There are not many women in the grocer business,
Chapter 282: 244. FOOD AND MEDICINE SAMPLES.--Proprietors of patent medicines and
Chapter 283: 245. SAMPLES IN STORES.--Ladies of tact and good address are receiving
Chapter 284: 246. SAMPLES FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE.--Others find ample remuneration in
Chapter 285: 247. THE WOMAN BEAUTIFIER.--Whatever is of the nature of beauty appeals
Chapter 286: 248. THE MANICURE PARLOR.--The manicure business is yearly increasing.
Chapter 287: 249. THE MASSAGE TREATMENT.--Another lady is having great success with
Chapter 288: 250. ICE CREAM PARLOR.--This is not new, but possesses possibilities of
Chapter 289: 251. FLOWER PACKETS.--Buy quantities of flower seeds of all varieties.
Chapter 290: 252. LADY CATERER.--A woman has a fine chance to succeed as a caterer.
Chapter 291: 253. DELICACIES FOR INVALIDS.--This is a new field which is being
Chapter 292: 254. INSECT POWDER.--A California woman who now owns four hundred acres
Chapter 293: 255. RICE CULTIVATOR.--A few years ago a young Iowa girl-squatter, with
Chapter 294: 256. YEAST CAKES.--Here is what one woman did: Being thrown on her own
Chapter 295: 257. PHYSICAL CULTURE.--There are twelve million young women in the
Chapter 296: 258. HOUSE CLEANING.--Enterprising men have taken up the work of house
Chapter 297: 259. SELLING OYSTERS.--Here is the way a woman with five little children
Chapter 298: 260. PIE CART.--Hear what another woman says: “I have a little pie cart.
Chapter 299: 261. MEN’S NECK TIES.--As every man, at least every well-dressed man,
Chapter 300: 262. DANCING TEACHER.--The natural grace of women fits them better than
Chapter 301: 263. HABERDASHER.--The selling of small articles of the dress and toilet
Chapter 302: 264. LADY ARCHITECT.--There is no reason why women should not succeed in
Chapter 303: 265. LOST AND FOUND AGENCY.--In every large city numbers of articles are
Chapter 304: CHAPTER VIII.
Chapter 305: 266. FREE SERVICE.--Make friends with a clerk. Offer to go with him on
Chapter 306: 267. SPECIAL DEPARTMENT.--Make yourself familiar with a particular
Chapter 307: 268. SHOW SUPERIORITY OF GOODS.--A man occupied his spare moments in
Chapter 308: 269. ADVERTISING.--Here is an advertisement for the right kind of boy:
Chapter 309: 270. INFLUENCE.--Great names are mighty. Introduce yourself to the
Chapter 310: 271. A TRIAL WEEK.--All many boys want is a chance. When you apply in
Chapter 311: 272. COMMISSION.--Offer to sell the dealer’s goods on commission. You
Chapter 312: 273. THE BOY MAGICIAN.--For fifty cents you can buy a book entitled
Chapter 313: 274. THE GLASS-BLOWER.--For twenty-five cents you can get a book with
Chapter 314: 275. THE DIME LUNCH.--There are thousands of business men and clerks in
Chapter 315: 276. CANCELLED STAMPS.--In every large city there are dealers who will
Chapter 316: 277. THE BOYS’ PRESS.--Do you know you can get a printing press with
Chapter 317: 278. SAW AND SCROLL.--Most interesting articles, both of use and
Chapter 318: 279. THE MAGIC LANTERN.--The very best lantern and slides can be
Chapter 319: 280. CANDY MAKING.--What can please a boy better than candy making.
Chapter 320: 281. ODD JOBS.--“I push baby carriages through the park at five cents
Chapter 321: 282. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.--Inform a hundred or more families in a
Chapter 322: 283. COLLECT MAGAZINES.--Almost every one takes a literary magazine, and
Chapter 323: 284. VACANT LOT.--If you live in the city, get the owner of a vacant lot
Chapter 324: 285. BICYCLE TEACHING.--Here is a field for a stout lad of fifteen
Chapter 325: 286. FIRST-COST SALES.--When public attention is aroused upon any
Chapter 326: CHAPTER IX.
Chapter 327: 287. BOOK AGENCY.--The book agency depends partly upon the kind of book,
Chapter 328: 288. THE PATENT AGENCY.--Considerable business is now done in the
Chapter 329: 289. COMMISSION MERCHANTS.--A vast business is done in the sale of
Chapter 330: 290. INSURANCE AGENCY.--Insurance, both fire and life, is a mine of
Chapter 331: 291. TRAVELING SALESMAN.--In some houses a traveling salesman is allowed
Chapter 332: 292. SUPPLY COMPANIES.--A supply company differs from an ordinary
Chapter 333: 293. AGENCIES FOR TEACHERS.--The number of teachers in the public
Chapter 334: 294. CLERICAL AGENCY.--Here is an opportunity for an unoccupied
Chapter 335: 295. MATRIMONIAL AGENCIES.--These should be conducted with the greatest
Chapter 336: 296. AGENCY FOR SERVANTS.--This is not new, but you might revolutionize
Chapter 337: 297. AGENCY FOR FARM HANDS.--There are thousands of idle people in the
Chapter 338: CHAPTER X.
Chapter 339: 298. HEALING OINTMENT.--One of the most celebrated of ointments is
Chapter 340: 299. SPASM KILLER.--Acetate of morphia, one grain; spirit of sal
Chapter 341: 300. ANTI-MALARIA.--One ounce each of Peruvian bark and cream of tartar,
Chapter 342: 301. HOSTETTER’S BITTERS.--Here is the recipe for the famous bitters:
Chapter 343: 302. TOOTHACHE EASE.--Liquor of ammonia, two parts; laudanum, one part;
Chapter 344: 303. CANDY DIGEST.--Lump sugar, one pound; water, three ounces; dissolve
Chapter 345: 304. COUGH LOZENGES.--Lactucarium, two drachms; ipecacuanha, one drachm;
Chapter 346: 305. LOVERS’ HAIR OIL (Makes the hair glossy).--Castor oil, one pound;
Chapter 347: 306. PURGATIVE POWDER.--Equal parts of julep and cream of tartar,
Chapter 348: 307. CONSUMPTION WAFERS.--Two parts each lump sugar and starch in
Chapter 349: 308. BEEF, IRON AND WINE.--Here is a recipe for Liebig’s famous extract:
Chapter 350: 309. SPRING TONIC.--Calamus root, two pounds; orange peel, two pounds;
Chapter 351: 310. DR. PIERCE’S GOLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY.--Here is all there is of Dr.
Chapter 352: 311. BED-BUG EXTERMINATOR.--Corrosive sublimate, one ounce; muriatic
Chapter 353: 312. CATARRH CURE.--One-half gram of carbolic acid; one-half gram of
Chapter 354: 313. LIP POMATUM.--For chapped lips, lard, sixteen parts; cacao oil,
Chapter 355: 314. OINTMENT FOR CHAPPED HANDS.--Camphor, sixty grs.; boric acid,
Chapter 356: 315. COD-LIVER OIL EMULSION.--Yolks of two eggs; powdered sugar, four
Chapter 357: 316. BEAUTY WATER.--(To remove freckles). Sulpho-carbonate of zinc, two
Chapter 358: 317. COUGH MIXTURE.--Syrup of poppies, syrup of squills, and paregoric,
Chapter 359: 318. DR. SAGE’S CATARRH REMEDY.--Here is the famous secret: One-half
Chapter 360: 319. DIARRHEA MIXTURE.--Wine of opium, one fluid ounce; tincture of
Chapter 361: 320. BLOOD PURIFIER.--Equal to the best selling compounds. For a bottle
Chapter 362: CHAPTER XI.
Chapter 363: 321. CITY PROPERTY.--A mile and a half of millionaires! Midway between
Chapter 364: 322. PLEASURE RESORTS.--Less than forty years ago a man, simulating
Chapter 365: 323. NEW TOWN SITES.--Large fortunes have been made by men who had the
Chapter 366: 324. WESTERN LANDS.--Fortunes have been made and lost in Western lands.
Chapter 367: 325. THE APARTMENT HOUSE.--The apartment house, which is a kind of
Chapter 368: 326. THE SKY SCRAPER.--There is no limit to the extent of a building in
Chapter 369: 327. THE JERSEY FLATS.--Right over against property whose taxable value
Chapter 370: 328. ABANDONED FARMS.--There are 4,300 abandoned farms in New England
Chapter 371: CHAPTER XII.
Chapter 372: 329. CRAYON WORK.--A teacher in the Cooper Institute says: “During the
Chapter 373: 330. DRAWING.--One graduate of the Cooper Union is now receiving from
Chapter 374: 331. PHOTOGRAPH COLORING.--“A little girl,” says Mr. Cooper, “came to my
Chapter 375: 332. OIL PAINTING.--A man in middle life met Mr. Cooper on the stairs of
Chapter 376: 333. WATER COLORS.--Paintings in water colors are popular because less
Chapter 377: 334. WOOD ENGRAVING.--A young woman from California sat on the sofa of
Chapter 378: 335. BOOK DECORATION.--Publishers of books, and especially of magazines,
Chapter 379: 336. DYEING.--This may not be thought one of the fine arts, but it
Chapter 380: 337. DESIGNS.--These are constantly in demand. Wall paper manufacturers,
Chapter 381: 338. ENGRAVING ON GLASS.--By the use of the wheel this becomes easy
Chapter 382: 339. EMBROIDERY.--This is one of the simplest of the arts. The only
Chapter 383: 340. LACE MAKING.--Our valuable laces are chiefly imported, but there is
Chapter 384: 341. DRAWING IN CHARCOAL.--This is a rapid, facile, and effective method
Chapter 385: 342. PAINTING ON CHINA.--This is becoming very popular. Few kinds of art
Chapter 386: 343. PORTRAIT PAINTING.--This is profitable if you can secure sufficient
Chapter 387: CHAPTER XIII.
Chapter 388: 344. BICYCLE FACTORIES.--These have proved veritable bonanzas during the
Chapter 389: 345. DOUBLE PROFIT FURS.--Here is a way to make a double profit from the
Chapter 390: 346. MICA SHEETS.--Large sheets of mica command a great price. There are
Chapter 391: 347. ARTIFICIAL MARBLE.--There is room for profitable investment in the
Chapter 392: 348. ARTIFICIAL WHALEBONE.--Whalebone is in great demand. It is worth
Chapter 393: 349. ARTIFICIAL INDIA RUBBER.--A man while experimenting recently with
Chapter 394: 350. ARTIFICIAL CAMPHOR.--Here is another trade secret. The genuine
Chapter 395: 351. CAR BUILDING.--Some day another Pullman will arise, but with
Chapter 396: 352. THE TRANSVERSE WOODEN PAVEMENT.--One day the celebrated wit,
Chapter 397: CHAPTER XIV.
Chapter 398: 353. NEVADA SILVER.--The Comstock lode produced in three years
Chapter 399: 354. ALUMINUM, THE NEW MINERAL.--“The product of aluminum in the United
Chapter 400: 355. NORTH CAROLINA MICA.--In the mountains of North Carolina are found
Chapter 401: 356. KANSAS ZINC.--Zinc is a mineral which has a great future. It is
Chapter 402: 357. MISSOURI COTTAS.--For clay go to Missouri. It is found in 90 out of
Chapter 403: 358. NICKEL MINES.--Nickel is a metal for which there is a constantly
Chapter 404: 359. MEXICAN IRON.--Near the city of Durango, Mexico, are the largest
Chapter 405: 360. TENNESSEE LIMESTONE.--In the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains
Chapter 406: 361. FORTUNES IN COPPER.--Forty-eight per cent. of the copper of the
Chapter 407: 362. GERMAN AMBER.--In Memel, Germany, a dredging company pays the
Chapter 408: 363. AFRICAN DIAMONDS.--Diamonds in vast numbers are found in the beds
Chapter 409: 364. TASMANIA TIN.--A single company in Murat Bischoff has paid more
Chapter 410: 365. GEORGIA SAPPHIRES.--In 1872, Colonel C. W. Jenks, of Boston, picked
Chapter 411: 366. ROCK SALT.--Rock salt is found in Syracuse, New York, and in
Chapter 412: 367. ASBESTOS POCKETS.--A profitable pocket of asbestos was found a few
Chapter 413: 368. PROSPECTS IN PLATINUM.--This is a metal of very great importance.
Chapter 414: 369. PETROLEUM WELLS.--“Petroleum,” says a leading article in the
Chapter 415: 370. GOLD DISCOVERIES.--Draw a line from Colorado Springs, Colorado,
Chapter 416: 371. PROSPECTING FOR MINES.--“How many undeveloped mines are there west
Chapter 417: CHAPTER XV.
Chapter 418: 372. A NON-PUNCTURABLE BICYCLE TIRE.--Any improvement in the universal
Chapter 419: 373. A BICYCLE-HOLDER ATTACHMENT.--One that will make it stand upright
Chapter 420: 374. THE BICYCLE UMBRELLA-HOLDER.--It should not be difficult to fit to
Chapter 421: 375. A BICYCLE CYCLOMETER CLOCK.--A small clock or a watch to be fixed
Chapter 422: 376. THE DOUBLE-POWER BICYCLE.--One in which the hand or the foot may be
Chapter 423: 377. THE FOLDING WHEEL.--One that can be carried lightly on the shoulder
Chapter 424: 378. A BICYCLE SUPPORT.--A contrivance for holding the wheel in place
Chapter 425: 379. THE CUSHION SADDLE.--The chafing, painful experience of many
Chapter 426: 380. A BICYCLE GUARD.--One which will enable a lady with a long dress to
Chapter 427: 381. A COMBINATION BICYCLE LOCK.--One million bicyclists want a cheap
Chapter 428: 382. A BICYCLE TRUNK.--One made of light material and adapted to
Chapter 429: 383. THE UNICYCLE.--The wheel of the future will doubtless be single.
Chapter 430: 384. A BICYCLE COVER.--One which will protect the frame and handle bars
Chapter 431: 385. A PACKAGE HOLDER.--One adapted to be kept on the bicycle frame. As
Chapter 432: 386. HANDLE-BAR CYCLOMETER.--Let the indicator or dial face be fixed to
Chapter 433: 387. THE ALL-SELLING WHEEL.--A pneumatic bicycle tire with a
Chapter 434: 388. TOE-AND-HEEL CLIP.--An appliance to the bicycle pedal which would
Chapter 435: 389. THE EXTENSION BICYCLE.--A wheel which may be made as convenience
Chapter 436: 390. A BICYCLE SHOE.--A sole adapted to be attached to an ordinary shoe,
Chapter 437: 391. THE STIRRUP PEDAL.--A pedal which is shaped like a stirrup, holding
Chapter 438: 392. THE HOME BICYCLE.--The use of the bicycle in certain hours every
Chapter 439: 393. THE ORNAMENTAL FLOOR.--Ornamental floors, for ballrooms, summer
Chapter 440: 394. THE SECURE WINDOW BLIND.--The present appliances for holding back
Chapter 441: 395. THE SELF-LOCKING WINDOW.--Doors are made self-locking; why not
Chapter 442: 396. THE ADJUSTABLE BLIND.--A mechanism by which a blind or shutter can
Chapter 443: 397. THE DOLLAR DOOR CLOSER.--The automatic door closer made the
Chapter 444: 398. SECTIONAL WINDOW.--A window built in horizontal sections of two or
Chapter 445: 399. ADJUSTABLE STORM DOOR.--Devise a simple door which can be readily
Chapter 446: 400. A HINGE LOCK.--A hinge which operates as a lock, when the door is
Chapter 447: 401. THE DOUBLE WINDOW.--Here is a plan for window ventilation. It is
Chapter 448: 402. HOT-BLAST FURNACE.--A small hot-blast furnace for drying walls.
Chapter 449: 403. THE WEIGHTLESS WINDOW SASH.--When the window can be opened the
Chapter 450: 404. A FLOOR COVER.--Carpets are expensive; matting is not elegant.
Chapter 451: 405. SASH BALANCE.--A system by which the force which holds the lower
Chapter 452: 406. PAINTING MACHINES.--Why may not painting as well as so many other
Chapter 453: 407. THE PNEUMATIC WATER TANK.--Instead of the unsightly water tank on
Chapter 454: 408. THE WOOD-PULP FLOOR.--Floors have been accused of great sins. If
Chapter 455: 409. THE CHEAP WASHER.--For all the many washing machines, most of our
Chapter 456: 410. A MEAT CHOPPER.--One which has a large number of small blades
Chapter 457: 411. AUTOMATIC STOVE-DAMPER.--One to take the place of the heedless
Chapter 458: 412. POTATO EXTRACTOR.--Apply the principle of the glass lemon-squeezer
Chapter 459: 413. KNIFE SHARPENER.--One for the kitchen use, that could be sold for
Chapter 460: 414. COLD HANDLE.--A separate handle which could be instantly applied to
Chapter 461: 415. THE ELECTRIC STOVE.--Cooking by electricity will be the domestic
Chapter 462: 416. FRUIT-JAR HOLDER.--A device for holding fruit jars during the
Chapter 463: 417. CAN OPENER.--All the women are crying for an effective can opener.
Chapter 464: 418. ODORLESS COOKING VESSELS.--An attachment whereby the odors of
Chapter 465: 419. COAL-FILLED FLAT-IRON.--Construct a hollow flat-iron so that it can
Chapter 466: 420. AUTOMATIC SOAPER.--A washboard so arranged that the soft soap is
Chapter 467: 421. DISH-WASHING MACHINE.--A dish-washing machine which can be sold for
Chapter 468: 422. A STOVE ALARM.--Proper cooking requires the heat of the stove to be
Chapter 469: 423. THE ELASTIC CLOTHES LINE.--Save washerwomen and housekeepers the
Chapter 470: 424. COMBINATION LINE AND PIN.--If the old-fashioned line is to be used,
Chapter 471: 425. A FRUIT PRESS.--A cheap press which will be as much a part of every
Chapter 472: 426. THE CAN-SLIDE.--The opening of hermetically sealed cans is one of
Chapter 473: 427. THE CHAIR FAN.--A slight vertical motion of the foot is much less
Chapter 474: 428. ROCKING-CHAIR FAN.--A fan to be attached to the top of a
Chapter 475: 429. CHRISTMAS-TREE HOLDER.--A device for holding the tree upright in
Chapter 476: 430. PICTURE-FRAME FASTENER.--A device such that every one can frame his
Chapter 477: 431. ADJUSTABLE HEAD REST.--One that can be attached to any chair and
Chapter 478: 432. IMITATION COAL FIRE.--The asbestos back-log was quite a hit. Now
Chapter 479: 433. MUSIC TURNER.--A piece of music has only a few leaves. It is easy
Chapter 480: 434. ROLL-FRONT FIRE-SCREEN.--It is to be constructed on the principle
Chapter 481: 435. REMOVABLE ROCKERS.--A chair with rockers easily adjustable, so that
Chapter 482: 436. A NOISELESS CLOCK.--Many nervous people are annoyed by the ticking
Chapter 483: 437. A NARCOTIC PILLOW.--Will not some one give us a pillow composed of
Chapter 484: 438. THE ELECTRIC FIRE IGNITER.--In almost every household some one on a
Chapter 485: 439. BEDCLOTHES FASTENER.--A clamp or clasp which shall fix the cover to
Chapter 486: 440. THE EASY-WORKING BUREAU.--Who will contrive some device by which a
Chapter 487: 441. THE EXTENSIBLE BEDSTEAD.--A bedstead that can be extended to
Chapter 488: 442. MOVABLE PARTITION AND FOLDING BED.--Some one should invent a
Chapter 489: 443. AN ATTACHABLE CRIB.--A combined bed and crib so arranged that when
Chapter 490: 444. PULSE INDICATOR.--Hardly one in a hundred can take the beats of his
Chapter 491: 445. DRESS-SUIT HANGER.--The device for a dress coat should be extended
Chapter 492: 446. THE ANTI-SNORER.--It should not be difficult to invent a simple
Chapter 493: 447. THE VENTILATED MATTRESS.--Housekeepers take pains to air their
Chapter 494: 448. A FURNACE FEEDER.--Every householder would buy an automatic feeder
Chapter 495: 449. ICE MACHINE.--The study of the large ice machines now in use, with
Chapter 496: 450. STOVE ASH-SIFTER.--The waste of coal in unsifted ashes is enormous,
Chapter 497: 451. JOINTED COAL CHUTE.--Much time could be saved in unloading coal if
Chapter 498: 452. COMBINED PAN, CAN, SIFTER AND ROLLER.--A useful article would be
Chapter 499: 453. ASH BARREL.--Much annoyance is caused, especially on windy days, by
Chapter 500: 454. A PAPER BINDER.--One that will bind newspapers and other
Chapter 501: 455. THE CORRESPONDENT’S DESK.--A desk with compartments specially
Chapter 502: 456. BOOK DUSTER.--There is needed some simple attachment to a bookcase
Chapter 503: 457. THE PORTABLE LIBRARY.--A useful device would be a combined box and
Chapter 504: 458. POCKET LUNCH BASKET.--A lunch basket which can be folded and put in
Chapter 505: 459. THE MULTIPLE-LEAVED BLACKBOARD.--A blackboard attached to the wall
Chapter 506: 460. BUTTER AND CHEESE CUTTER.--A device which cuts butter and cheese
Chapter 507: 461. PAPER TABLE CLOTH.--The constantly increasing use of paper for new
Chapter 508: 462. SCROLL-EDGE MEAT KNIFE.--The scroll-edge bread knife is being
Chapter 509: 463. CARVING-KNIFE HOLDER.--A small wooden or wire frame with
Chapter 510: 464. LAMP COOKER.--A wire frame with hooks on the bottom for clasping a
Chapter 511: 465. WINE TABLETS.--Here is an idea for the trade. We have lemonade
Chapter 512: 466. EXTENSION TABLE.--Difficulty is experienced with the present
Chapter 513: 467. THE KEYBOARD LOCK.--A combination lock on the principle of the cash
Chapter 514: 468. AUTOMATIC SAFE OPENER.--Run by clockwork, and set so as to open
Chapter 515: 469. PAPER BINDER AND BILL HOLDER.--A flat stick, concave at each end,
Chapter 516: 470. BOOK LOCK.--A pocket contrivance which can be attached to the edges
Chapter 517: 471. THE PERPETUAL CALENDAR.--A calendar which will show on what day or
Chapter 518: 472. THE LIGHTNING ADDER.--It is possible by a system of keys to invent
Chapter 519: 473. COPYHOLDER.--Typewritists want a copyholder capable of being
Chapter 520: 474. ENVELOPE MOISTENER AND SEALER.--Construct a narrow brass or iron
Chapter 521: 475. MULTIPLE LOCK.--A device for locking with one movement all the
Chapter 522: 476. OFFICE DOOR INDICATOR.--One to be operated instantly and easily,
Chapter 523: 477. AUTOMATIC TICKET SELLER.--It is entirely feasible to have an
Chapter 524: 478. PERFORATED STAMP.--The chief of the London Stamp office said the
Chapter 525: 479. NONREFILLABLE BOTTLE.--Such a bottle is an absolute necessity to
Chapter 526: 480. THE COLLAPSIBLE BOX.--A box that cannot be refilled for fraudulent
Chapter 527: 481. BOTTLE STOPPER.--There are mines of wealth in a cheap substitute
Chapter 528: 482. COMBINATION CORK AND CORKSCREW.--A bottle stopper which can be
Chapter 529: 483. THE COLLAPSIBLE BARREL.--A barrel arranged in a series of parts
Chapter 530: 484. SELF-STANDING BAG.--A device whereby bags will stand alone with
Chapter 531: 485. BARREL FILLER AND FUNNEL CUT-OFF.--Barrel filling by the ordinary
Chapter 532: 486. FOLDING CRATE.--The transportation of fruit and other produce would
Chapter 533: 487. PAPER BARREL.--Who will invent a paper barrel which will be as
Chapter 534: 488. THE TRADESMAN’S SIGNAL.--An automatic device for letting the
Chapter 535: 489. BARREL GAUGE.--A dial with hands to be attached to a barrel or keg
Chapter 536: 490. ELASTIC CHIMNEY.--An elastic glass chimney which will expand with
Chapter 537: 491. AIR MOISTENER.--A apparatus for moistening the air in the room. It
Chapter 538: 492. AUTOMATIC LUBRICATOR.--Every wheel, axle, pulley and joint, in
Chapter 539: 493. SHORT-TIME NEGATIVE.--A process by which the negative of a
Chapter 540: 494. DRYING APPARATUS.--An invention by which dry air could be produced
Chapter 541: 495. ROTABLE HOTEL REGISTER.--A revolving frame for a hotel office, so
Chapter 542: 496. GLASS DOME.--The inventor of the little glass bell for hanging over
Chapter 543: 497. ROUND CUTTING SCISSORS.--A scissors or shears that will cut round
Chapter 544: 498. CASKET CLAMP.--Three thousand people die every day in this country.
Chapter 545: 499. SELF-WINDING CLOCK.--An arrangement such that when the weight of
Chapter 546: 500. DOSE STOPPER.--A thimble-like contrivance which shall act both as a
Chapter 547: 501. FAUCET MEASURE.--A device for measuring the quantity of liquid that
Chapter 548: 502. AUTOMATIC FEEDER.--A feeding rack so constructed that the hay or
Chapter 549: 503. COUPON CASH BOOK.--At present persons who pay cash are charged the
Chapter 550: 504. GAS DETECTIVE.--A device to be placed on a gas fixture to ascertain
Chapter 551: 505. PAPER TOWELS.--Paper towels having the quality of cloth, yet
Chapter 552: 506. WATER FILTER.--A cheap device for use in every household, one which
Chapter 553: 507. PNEUMATIC FREIGHT TUBE.--If small packages for store and post
Chapter 554: 508. STORM WARNING.--Apply the principle of the barometer to a large
Chapter 555: 509. HEAT GOVERNOR.--If a regulator could be placed upon heat pipes so
Chapter 556: 510. AUTOMATIC OIL FEEDER.--An invention which will feed oil to a lamp
Chapter 557: 511. PAINT BRUSH FEEDER.--A brush with a reservoir of paint so that when
Chapter 558: 512. INSIDE FAUCET.--The outside faucet is awkward and interferes with
Chapter 559: 513. HOUSE PATTERNS.--Thousands of people like to plan for themselves
Chapter 560: 514. EXTENSION HANDLE.--A handle which may be applied to any kind of a
Chapter 561: 515. WIRE STRETCHER.--Thousands of tons of wire are manufactured
Chapter 562: 516. PRICE TAG.--A price tag which can be instantly attached to a piece
Chapter 563: 517. THE HANDY VISE.--In the course of time a hundred things need fixing
Chapter 564: 518. FOLDING LADDER.--A light ladder which is portable and extensible
Chapter 565: 519. SMOKELESS FUEL.--A kind of kindling which will be as ignitable as
Chapter 566: 520. FINGER-RING GAUGE.--A cylindrical piece of metal to which are
Chapter 567: 521. LAUNDRY BAG.--Hotel keepers want a bag adapted to the carrying of
Chapter 568: 522. SOLE CEMENT.--A cement which could take the place of pegs, nails,
Chapter 569: 523. GOODS EXHIBITOR.--On an upright column attach a number of steel or
Chapter 570: 524. SHOE STRETCHER.--A metal frame made adjustable to any shoe by
Chapter 571: 525. CORK EJECTOR.--A simple means by which the cork can be ejected from
Chapter 572: 526. LEMON SQUEEZER.--A squeezer of a new type, having a tongue to
Chapter 573: 527. SPRING WHEEL.--A wheel with inner and outer rim, and the space
Chapter 574: 528. THE PLURAL CAPSULE.--Capsules made so as to be divided in order
Chapter 575: 529. THE DOSE BOTTLE.--This might be called the neck measurer. A bottle
Chapter 576: 530. FISHERMAN’S CLAW.--A large, steel claw somewhat on the principle of
Chapter 577: 531. POCKET SCALE.--A little scale capable of being carried in the
Chapter 578: 532. TOY BANK AND REGISTER.--There is needed for the holding of
Chapter 579: 533. THE PAPER MATCH.--“The time-honored scheme of rolling up a piece of
Chapter 580: 534. ILLUMINATED TYPE.--Here is an idea which if properly worked ought
Chapter 581: 535. PAPER BOTTLES.--If a paper bottle could be made as serviceable as
Chapter 582: 536. THE PAPER SAIL.--“Paper sails,” says the _Railway Review_, “are
Chapter 583: 537. STREET SWEEPER.--A device like the present carpet sweeper to be
Chapter 584: 538. PHOSPHORESCENT STREET NUMBERS.--Who has not been vexed in trying to
Chapter 585: 539. BUGGY TOP ADJUSTER.--A contrivance for raising or lowering the
Chapter 586: 540. SHOULDER PACK.--Men persist in carrying in their hands that which
Chapter 587: 541. ADJUSTABLE CART BOTTOM.--A cart with device for lowering the bottom
Chapter 588: 542. NAILLESS HORSE SHOE.--A rubber shoe, which can be easily adjusted
Chapter 589: 543. ELASTIC RING.--An elastic ring for hitching horses. One with snap
Chapter 590: 544. HEEL CYCLOMETER.--An indicator fixed in the heel of a boot or shoe
Chapter 591: 545. WHIP LOCK.--A cheap device to be placed in the whip-stock of a
Chapter 592: 546. REIN-HOLDER.--A contrivance attached to the dashboard and which
Chapter 593: 547. AUTOMOBILE.--The horseless carriage is sold at prices ranging from
Chapter 594: 548. THE LOW TRUCK.--It would be a great advantage to carters if a truck
Chapter 595: 549. AUTOMATIC HORSE-FASTENER.--The man will make a fortune who can
Chapter 596: 550. THE FOOT-CYCLE.--Persons who know the ease and exhilaration of
Chapter 597: 551. A CORN CUTTER.--A machine to run between the rows and cut the
Chapter 598: 552. FROST PROTECTOR.--A chemical combination whose product when ignited
Chapter 599: 553. A FARM FERTILIZER.--Wanted--a fertilizer more powerful and less
Chapter 600: 554. A POSTLESS FENCE.--For posts substitute a windlass at each corner
Chapter 601: 555. AUTOMATIC GATE OPENER.--Fix an iron bar or rail with a spring
Chapter 602: 556. CORN PLANTER.--A long, hollow cylinder filled with seed corn and
Chapter 603: 557. THE ALL-SEED PLANTER.--A device like the above, the wheels and
Chapter 604: 558. FERTILIZER DISTRIBUTOR.--One constructed on the plan of the
Chapter 605: 559. BONE CUTTER.--Farmers want a cheap bone cutter--cost not to exceed
Chapter 606: 560. BUCKET TIPPER.--A bucket with an attachment at the bottom
Chapter 607: 561. POST HOLE DIGGER.--A four-sided metal casing is driven into the
Chapter 608: 562. WELL REFRIGERATOR.--Farmers often keep articles in the well; but if
Chapter 609: 563. MULTIPLE DASHER CHURN.--A churn which is constructed on the
Chapter 610: 564. FRUIT PICKER.--An open bag fixed at the end of a long pole with a
Chapter 611: 565. PORTABLE FENCE.--A fence in which the posts are made of steel or
Chapter 612: 566. POULTRY DRINKING FOUNTAIN.--A round wooden dish with a large cone
Chapter 613: 567. POULTRY PERCH.--A movable perch, with an erect post and numerous
Chapter 614: 568. MOLE TRAP.--One of the greatest pests of the farmer, and the most
Chapter 615: 569. SEED SOWER.--Apply the principle of the revolving nozzle in the
Chapter 616: 570. MILKER AND STRAINER.--Construct a pail in two parts, the upper part
Chapter 617: 571. PAPER MILK CAN.--In time milk cans will probably be constructed of
Chapter 618: 572. PLANT PRESERVER.--“A German chemist,” says _Merck’s Report_, “has
Chapter 619: 573. THE REVERSIBLE PACKAGE.--There is needed a package or paper box in
Chapter 620: 574. COPYING PAPER.--A paper used for duplicating manuscripts would
Chapter 621: 575. WORD PRINTING TYPEWRITER.--Some typewriters have as many as fifty
Chapter 622: 576. TRANSPARENT INK BOTTLE.--Produce an ink-bottle of which the glass
Chapter 623: 577. DOUBLE POSTAL CARD.--The United States Government would no doubt
Chapter 624: 578. THE SAFETY ENVELOPE.--An envelope such that it is impossible for it
Chapter 625: 579. COMBINATION COVER AND LETTER.--An envelope to which is attached a
Chapter 626: 580. ALWAYS READY LETTER PAPER.--There is room for a device whereby
Chapter 627: 581. INK REGULATOR.--An inkstand provided with a tiny wooden disk which
Chapter 628: 582. THE PEN FINGER.--Might not a device be attached to the forefinger
Chapter 629: 583. PEN REST.--There is room for a device which shall rest upon the
Chapter 630: 584. PERPETUAL PEN SUPPLY.--On a slight elevation have an inkstand with
Chapter 631: 585. LETTER ANNUNCIATOR.--Constructed on the principle of nickel and
Chapter 632: 586. ENVELOPE OPENER.--Most people open envelopes at the end, often with
Chapter 633: 587. MAIL STAMPER.--A stamper constructed upon a letter box so that it
Chapter 634: 588. ROTARY STAMPER.--A wheel broad enough to contain the name desired,
Chapter 635: 589. INVISIBLE INK.--An ink which is invisible, and must be treated by
Chapter 636: 590. BACHELOR’S BUTTONS.--Invent an eyeless and threadless button,
Chapter 637: 591. SHOE FASTENER.--Some device is needed for the quicker and surer way
Chapter 638: 592. A TROUSERS’ GUARD.--One which will effectively prevent the wear at
Chapter 639: 593. TWENTIETH CENTURY SHOE.--It will be one without laces or buttons.
Chapter 640: 594. COMBINATION TIE AND COLLAR.--A time saver which can be adjusted
Chapter 641: 595. SPRING HAT.--Not a hat to be worn only in the spring, but a hat
Chapter 642: 596. THE REAR-OPENING SHOE.--A shoe in which the foot could enter from
Chapter 643: 597. DETACHABLE RUBBER SOLE.--An invention whereby a rubber sole may be
Chapter 644: 598. THE INSTANTANEOUS CEMENT.--For the last-named invention as well as
Chapter 645: 599. ELASTIC HAT PIN.--A flexible pin provided with a clasp at the head
Chapter 646: 600. STARCH-PROOF COLLAR BAND.--Shirts first wear on the collar.
Chapter 647: 601. DRESS SHIELD.--Ladies are often inconvenienced in keeping their
Chapter 648: 602. SLEEVE HOLDER.--An elastic cord passes between the fingers with a
Chapter 649: 603. THE CONVERTIBLE BUTTON.--The button which can be so contrived as to
Chapter 650: 604. PAPER CLOTHING.--Many of the Japanese wear paper clothing. The idea
Chapter 651: 605. THE POCKET UMBRELLA.--Few things are in more common or universal
Chapter 652: 606. THE MILLION MATCH.--A slow-burning match, which will burn four
Chapter 653: 607. FINGER-NAIL PARER.--A fine blade, especially adapted to the rounded
Chapter 654: 608. THE WATCH PAD.--A small watch set in the center of a square pocket
Chapter 655: 609. POCKET BILL HOLDER.--Within a flat, leather case, suitable to be
Chapter 656: 610. EXTENSION UMBRELLA.--An umbrella capable of extension in one
Chapter 657: 611. PORTABLE DESK.--A desk which can be conveniently carried under the
Chapter 658: 612. FLOWER HOLDER.--A spring between the ends of pieces of wood will
Chapter 659: 613. HAT LOCK.--A device for securely locking a hat in a public place so
Chapter 660: 614. SPRING SHOE HEEL.--A spring inclosed within the leather of the heel
Chapter 661: 615. SELF-IGNITING CIGAR.--Some day an inventor will make a stupendous
Chapter 662: 616. SPRING KNIFE.--A pocket knife in which the blade can be opened by
Chapter 663: 617. PHOSPHORESCENT KEY GUARD.--A device which will serve the double
Chapter 664: 618. KNOT CLASP.--An effective clasp which will securely hold a knot.
Chapter 665: 619. SINGLE MATCH DELIVERY.--A penny-in-the-slot machine for use in
Chapter 666: 620. WATCH HEAD CANE.--A small watch fixed in the head of a cane would
Chapter 667: 621. BOOK CASE CHAIR.--An easy chair, provided with a small rack for
Chapter 668: 622. COIN HOLDER.--A device by which coins are in sight in a traveler’s
Chapter 669: 623. THE POCKET PUNCH.--A simple punch by which with a pressure on a
Chapter 670: 624. MOUTH GUARD.--If you can invent a mouthguard which will be both
Chapter 671: 625. PARCEL FASTENER.--A hook and eye capable of instant insertion in
Chapter 672: 626. THE WARNING CLOCK.--A clock which will give notice of its wants
Chapter 673: 627. A SLOT GAS MACHINE.--One which will operate a certain length of
Chapter 674: 628. REVOLVING FLOWER STAND.--A clock-work device so that all plants in
Chapter 675: 629. WINDOW SHADE SCREEN.--The inventor would make a fortune who could
Chapter 676: 630. BABY WALKER.--A light frame, mounted on four casters, partially
Chapter 677: 631. DETACHABLE SHOWER BATH.--Every house should be equipped with a
Chapter 678: 632. CARPET BEATER.--Every husband would buy a machine that would beat
Chapter 679: 633. CARPET STRETCHER AND FASTENER.--Unite in one device a stretcher and
Chapter 680: 634. STEP-LADDER CHAIR.--A chair so contrived that it may be thrown into
Chapter 681: 635. A WINDOW FLY-GATE.--Apply the principle of the fly-trap to the
Chapter 682: 636. DOUBLE WINDOW SHADE.--It is often desirable to shade the lower half
Chapter 683: 637. FOLDING BABY CARRIAGE.--One which will occupy no more room than an
Chapter 684: 638. A SCRUBBING MACHINE.--The handle just above the brush passes
Chapter 685: 639. CATCH-ALL CARPET-SWEEPER.--A sweeper with an appliance for running
Chapter 686: 640. SAFETY SHAFTS.--A device for separating the shafts from the body of
Chapter 687: 641. POCKETBOOK GUARD.--Nearly all ladies carry the pocketbook in the
Chapter 688: 642. CHEAP BURGLAR ALARM.--If you can invent an effective burglar alarm
Chapter 689: 643. COLLAPSIBLE FIRE ESCAPE.--One which may be folded or rolled and
Chapter 690: 644. AIR TESTER.--We have a barometer to test the vapor and a
Chapter 691: 645. LIFE BOAT LAUNCHER.--The two ends of the boat should be attached to
Chapter 692: 646. SAW-TOOTH CRUTCH.--Provide a crutch with teeth on the under side
Chapter 693: 647. ELEVATOR SAFETY-CLUTCH.--Such a clutch has recently been invented,
Chapter 694: 648. GUN-GUARD.--A rubber guard for guns which will prevent their
Chapter 695: 649. POCKET DISINFECTOR.--One has often to go into unhealthy
Chapter 696: 650. AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM.--Procure some substance easily melted by
Chapter 697: 651. KEY FASTENER.--A little thought properly applied will invent a
Chapter 698: 652. LIGHTNING ARRESTER.--Why has there been no improvement in the
Chapter 699: 653. A WINDOW CLEANER.--One which will do the work as well as human
Chapter 700: 654. SAFETY REIN.--A third rein attached loosely to the others, but
Chapter 701: 655. THE ROPE-GRIP.--A grip which will take a firm hold of a rope of any
Chapter 702: 656. SCISSORS GUARD.--An attachment to the scissors which closes over
Chapter 703: 657. THE DOUBLE POCKET.--A pocket in two parts, the lower part easily
Chapter 704: 658. FIRE EXTINGUISHER.--Now we will give you the secret of a fire
Chapter 705: 659. FLY-KILLER.--There is needed some powerful chemical that will
Chapter 706: 660. ARTIFICIAL EGG.--The art of chemistry is now so far advanced that a
Chapter 707: 661. SEDIMENT-LIQUEFIER.--Find a chemical substance that will liquefy
Chapter 708: 662. FIRE KINDLER.--A material which will kindle both wood and coal
Chapter 709: 663. EGG PRESERVER.--No process has yet been found for preserving eggs
Chapter 710: 664. MOSQUITO ANNIHILATOR.--The greatest pest is the mosquito. If some
Chapter 711: 665. ARTIFICIAL FUEL.--There is needed a fuel that can be produced as
Chapter 712: 666. THE FLAMLESS TORCH.--There are hogsheads full of money for the man
Chapter 713: 667. CHEMICAL ERASER.--Some chemical should be produced which will
Chapter 714: 668. THE INSTANTANEOUS WRENCH.--A monkey wrench, the jaws of which may
Chapter 715: 669. THE DOUBLE CHANNELED SCREW HEAD.--A screw in which the head has two
Chapter 716: 670. THE DOUBLE POWER SCREW DRIVER.--The last invention requires
Chapter 717: 671. THE MULTIPLE BLADE PARER.--A knife with several blades so arranged
Chapter 718: 672. KNIFE GUARD.--A knife with a guard for peeling fruit, preventing
Chapter 719: 673. THE ALL-TOOL.--A pocket device on the principle of a many-bladed
Chapter 720: 674. A NAIL CARRYING HAMMER.--A device for holding nails to a hammer.
Chapter 721: 675. A SPEED INDICATOR.--A contrivance for determining the speed of
Chapter 722: 676. AUTOMATIC CAR-COUPLER.--A device is needed whereby the simple
Chapter 723: 677. THE FENDER CAR-BRAKE.--A fender so constructed that when it strikes
Chapter 724: 678. FOLDING CAR-STEP.--To avoid the difficulty of alighting from a car
Chapter 725: 679. CAR SIGNAL.--A device for signaling would-be passengers when the
Chapter 726: 680. AUTOMATIC WATER TANK.--Here is a valuable suggestion to railway
Chapter 727: 681. THE HOUSEKEEPER’S SAFETY PUNCH.--We want a device which will do
Chapter 728: 682. THE UNALTERABLE CHECK.--Invent a small, flat leather case with lock
Chapter 729: 683. EGG TESTER.--One which will test eggs by a new method and grade
Chapter 730: 684. UMBRELLA LOCK.--A small attachment to an umbrella which will serve
Chapter 731: 685. THE GUARANTEED BOX.--There is sore need of a patented box
Chapter 732: 686. THE ADJUSTABLE TRUNK.--Some kinds of traveling bags can be adjusted
Chapter 733: 687. THE HOLLOW CANE.--One which will contain many small articles for
Chapter 734: 688. THE ELASTIC TRUNK STRAP.--Avoid the hard work of strapping trunks
Chapter 735: 689. THE SLIDE BAG.--An extension handbag in which when required the
Chapter 736: 690. THE OUTFIT TRUNK.--There should be a trunk with various divisions
Chapter 737: 691. CURLING IRON ATTACHMENT.--A wire frame attached to a lamp. The top
Chapter 738: 692. THE HINGE BLACKING BOX.--Invent a blacking box with a hinge top,
Chapter 739: 693. THE MIRROR HAIR BRUSH.--A combined toilet article for travelers,
Chapter 740: 694. THE SOAP SHAVING BRUSH.--A shaving brush with a tin casing
Chapter 741: 695. THE DUCKING STOOL.--A game for seaside resorts. Bathers would like
Chapter 742: 696. THE DOUBLE MOTION SWING.--A swing or scup, in which the swinger can
Chapter 743: 697. THE FOLDING SKATE.--The man who will invent a skate which can be
Chapter 744: 698. BICYCLE BOAT.--A boat in which the pedal movement, as used in the
Chapter 745: 699. THE SLOW EXPLOSIVE.--A shell that will penetrate the armor of a
Chapter 746: 700. THE TRANSPARENT CARTRIDGE.--A mica cartridge would have the
Chapter 747: 701. SHIP’S BOTTOM CLEANER.--Here is an invention that would be cheap at
Chapter 748: 702. SELF-LOADING PISTOL.--There is room for improvement in small arms.
Chapter 749: 703. GALVANIZED IRON.--If you can discover a process for galvanizing
Chapter 750: 704. METAL EXTRACTOR.--A solution which will precipitate gold or silver
Chapter 751: 705. GOLD PAINT.--Henry Bessemer invented gold paint, which remains a
Chapter 752: 706. STORAGE OF POWER.--No man with brains need go to the Klondike.
Chapter 753: 707. PICTORIAL TELEGRAPHY.--One of the greatest fortunes ever made by
Chapter 754: 708. SOLIDIFIED PETROLEUM.--Here is a fuel which, if possible--and it
Chapter 755: 709. NON-INFLAMMABLE WOOD.--The vast benefit of a non-inflammable wood
Chapter 756: 710. SUCTION PIPE.--There are many delicate operations in manufacture
Chapter 757: CHAPTER XVI.
Chapter 758: 711. SUBSTITUTE FOR SILK.--Send to the Department of Agriculture for
Chapter 759: 712. WASHINGTON PIPPINS.--They are known as Newtown Pippins, but let us
Chapter 760: 713. DORSETS AND DOWNS.--Fancy breeds of sheep! Two hundred million
Chapter 761: 714. AMERICAN CHEESE.--Here again we are foolishly playing into the
Chapter 762: 715. BUSINESS APPLES.--We call them Business Apples because they will
Chapter 763: 716. FORTUNES IN POPPIES.--Here is another new idea. France has caught
Chapter 764: 717. THE CAPON FARM.--One hundred per cent. capons! This is the actual
Chapter 765: 718. BARRELS OF BALDWINS.--The home of this market favorite is Northern
Chapter 766: 719. RARE RODENTS.--Money in rats and mice! In killing them? No, in
Chapter 767: 720. MORTGAGE-LIFTER OATS.--So-called because a man developed a
Chapter 768: 721. RECORD-BREAKING DATES.--A date plantation of five hundred or six
Chapter 769: 722. DOLLAR WHEAT.--Western farmers have contended that if they could
Chapter 770: 723. LEAF TOBACCO.--Where tobacco can be raised, farmers have abandoned
Chapter 771: 724. TREE NURSERY.--The expense of a tree nursery is almost nothing
Chapter 772: 725. ROUND NUMBER ONIONS.--The round number of one thousand bushels to
Chapter 773: 726. POTATO PROFITS.--Let us see what can be done with potatoes. In a
Chapter 774: 727. GOLDEN GEESE.--Here is one man’s experience: “I bought a gander and
Chapter 775: 728. CALIFORNIA PRUNES.--This great state has now 85,000 acres planted
Chapter 776: 729. A BEE FARM.--Here is another California bonanza. Says a man in the
Chapter 777: 730. THE APPLE ACRE.--A man in New England said that after forty years
Chapter 778: 731. THE SUGAR BEET.--Purchase a farm within a few miles of a sugar beet
Chapter 779: 732. GILT-EDGED BREEDS.--The sum of $5,100 was recently paid for a
Chapter 780: 733. DECEMBER LAYERS.--With a trifling expense you can have eggs at
Chapter 781: 734. FLORIDA CELERY.--In Florida the first growers made from $500 to
Chapter 782: 735. ONEIDA HOPS.--It takes a good many hops to weigh a pound, but
Chapter 783: 736. BOSTON BEANS.--They are not raised in Boston--only baked there.
Chapter 784: 737. CHRISTMAS TREES.--Buy for a few hundred dollars an abandoned farm
Chapter 785: 738. THE GUARANTEED EGG.--A great business can be done with a guaranteed
Chapter 786: 739. DOUBLE VEGETABLE CULTURE.--Here is an idea of a New Jersey farmer.
Chapter 787: 740. ENGLISH SHIRES.--Colts from Lord Rothschild’s stud farm last year
Chapter 788: 741. FORTUNES IN NUT SHELLS.--Land too poor for meadow or even for
Chapter 789: CHAPTER XVII.
Chapter 790: 742. THE POPULAR NOVEL.--This is the best paying form of literature. The
Chapter 791: 743. THE SHORT STORY.--The short story is very popular in this country,
Chapter 792: 744. THE VILLAGE REPORTER.--Write up some event that occurs in your
Chapter 793: 745. THE TRUTH CONDENSER.--Facts for the million! Do you know that a
Chapter 794: 746. TOWN HISTORY.--Write a short history of your native town or of some
Chapter 795: 747. THE SHOPPERS’ GUIDE.--A small book could be issued in paper covers
Chapter 796: 748. A BIRTHDAY BOOK.--We have the “Shakespeare Birthday Book,” the
Chapter 797: 749. A CHURCH-WORKERS’ BOOK.--A man had a half-written book on
Chapter 798: 750. HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS.--A book can be written by one who understands
Chapter 799: 751. THE PLAIN MAN’S MEAL.--A book with this title should have a ready
Chapter 800: 752. PRESENT CENTURY CELEBRITIES.--Nothing in history is harder to find
Chapter 801: 753. READERS’ GUIDE BOOK.--A guide book for good reading which can be
Chapter 802: 754. AMERICAN ELOQUENCE.--There should be a book published which would
Chapter 803: 755. RACERS’ RECORD BOOK.--A book which should be a reliable record of
Chapter 804: 756. YOUR OWN PHYSICIAN.--We want a book on health, written from the
Chapter 805: 757. THE BOY’S ASTRONOMY.--A small book about the sun, moon and stars,
Chapter 806: 758. RECREATIONS IN CHEMISTRY.--A bishop of the Methodist Episcopal
Chapter 807: 759. THE CURIOSITY BOOK.--A book packed with the curious things in every
Chapter 808: 760. THE CHILD’S BIBLE.--A Bible which shall contain the numerous
Chapter 809: 761. GUIDE TO TRADES.--A complete guide to all the important
Chapter 810: 762. THE PLEASURE BOOK.--Here is a unique idea for a book. Let there be
Chapter 811: 763. THE SOLDIER’S BOOK.--There are 750,000 survivors of our Civil War.
Chapter 812: 764. BOOK OF STYLE.--A man well versed in books could write a small
Chapter 813: 765. SCIENCE OF COMMON THINGS.--A book of great interest to everybody
Chapter 814: 766. POPULAR SONGS.--If you are a musical composer there is another rich
Chapter 815: 767. FOREIGN TRANSLATIONS.--Another very wide field is that of the
Chapter 816: 768. CHILDREN’S STORIES.--There are bags of money in children’s stories.
Chapter 817: 769. CONDENSED STORIES.--All the popular and standard fiction of the
Chapter 818: 770. THE MANNER BOOK.--How to Act, How to Behave, How to Eat, How to
Chapter 819: 771. THE GEORGE REPUBLIC.--Something entirely new. Do you know that in
Chapter 820: 772. ONE THOUSAND TIMES ACROSS THE ATLANTIC.--Here is a capital idea!
Chapter 821: 773. THE MAN HUNTER.--Few writings are more fascinating than detective
Chapter 822: 774. STORY OF A RAGPICKER.--It is a new idea. Did a ragpicker ever write
Chapter 823: 775. STORY OF A DIVER.--Under the ocean! Jules Verne’s “Twenty Thousand
Chapter 824: 776. STORY OF A CONVICT.--Here is another new idea. The under side of
Chapter 825: 777. THE STOWAWAY.--Another unique idea! Stowaways are constantly
Chapter 826: 778. WHEEL AND WORLD.--“Across the Continent on a Bicycle!” “Around the
Chapter 827: 779. STORY OF A FIREMAN.--A fireman dwells in the midst of alarms. A
Chapter 828: 780. IN A BALLOON.--Here is a most attractive field which has never been
Chapter 829: 781. STORY OF AN ENGINEER.--Another man whose life is worth relating is
Chapter 830: 782. STORY OF A MURDERER.--Let the criminal give his version of the
Chapter 831: 783. STORY OF A TRAMP.--New interest is being taken in this erratic and
Chapter 832: 784. STORY OF A LUNATIC.--A very thrilling story, somewhat perhaps after
Chapter 833: 785. STORY OF A CRIMINAL LAWYER.--A retired criminal lawyer might make
Chapter 834: 786. STORY OF THE KLONDIKE.--Many stories of adventure and hardship will
Chapter 835: 787. THE EXPOSITION OF FRAUDS.--A very interesting book might be
Chapter 836: 788. SERMONS OF MODERN PREACHERS.--We have volumes of collected and
Chapter 837: 789. THE WONDER BOOK.--A book describing briefly and graphically a few
Chapter 838: 790. HEALTH RESORTS.--Their number is legion. Select a few of the
Chapter 839: 791. THE ALL-CURE BOOK.--A book which treats thoroughly the newest
Chapter 840: 792. SUCCESS.--A book for young men. Get twenty business men in
Chapter 841: 793. HOW TO SEE NEW YORK.--Not a guide book, but one far more beneficial
Chapter 842: 794. MAP MAKING.--There is money in the making of town, county and state
Chapter 843: 795. STORY OF THE POLE.--A score or more of great captains have tried to
Chapter 844: 796. THE MAKING OF A MIGHTY BUSINESS.--We have spoken of the men who
Chapter 845: 797. HEROES OF LABOR.--Now let the laboring man tell his story. A book
Chapter 846: 798. THE ELITE DIRECTORY.--Some cities like New York have such a book,
Chapter 847: 799. POPULAR DRAMAS.--These have made the fortunes of their authors. A
Chapter 848: 800. FURNISHING A HOME.--A book on home furnishing, treating the subject
Chapter 849: 801. PRETTY WEDDINGS.--Here is a field entirely unoccupied. Select
Chapter 850: 802. QUOTATION BOOK.--One not classified in the old way, according to
Chapter 851: CHAPTER XVIII.
Chapter 852: 803. THE NEWS IN ONE MINUTE.--We live in electric times; men must have
Chapter 853: 804. NUTSHELL NEWS.--You may be sure that the paper which can give the
Chapter 854: 805. THE BULLETIN FORECAST.--Most daily papers give out a bulletin.
Chapter 855: 806. BOTTOM FACTS.--Readers want facts, not reporters’ fancies nor
Chapter 856: 807. THE PEOPLE’S PAPER.--Let it be understood that your sheet is
Chapter 857: 808. THE BIG SEVEN.--We have heard of the “Big Four” in railroading. Let
Chapter 858: 809. FREE WANTS.--In establishing a paying paper you lose nothing by
Chapter 859: 810. BARGAIN BUREAU.--Have a bargain bureau on the first page or in some
Chapter 860: 811. RESERVE SPACE.--Have a large blank square or rectangle with the
Chapter 861: 812. THE PAGE CONTRACT.--When your advertising patronage becomes large
Chapter 862: CHAPTER XIX.
Chapter 863: 813. LINEN MILLS.--The schedule of the new flax tariff was framed
Chapter 864: 814. TRIPLE KNEE STOCKING.--Why do not stocking makers give additional
Chapter 865: 815. THE UNFRAYABLE COLLAR BAND.--Shirts, perfectly sound elsewhere, go
Chapter 866: 816. THE RAMIE PLANT.--A few years ago the ramie plant was introduced
Chapter 867: 817. COTTON MILLS IN THE SOUTH.--About 9,000,000 persons in the United
Chapter 868: 818. ARTIFICIAL SILK.--The man who can invent or discover a substance
Chapter 869: 819. MINERAL WOOL.--Here is something new. Experiments have proved that
Chapter 870: 820. LEATHER SUBSTITUTE.--The high price of leather and its fluctuation
Chapter 871: CHAPTER XX.
Chapter 872: 821. GARBAGE.--Every truck load of garbage is worth at least a dollar
Chapter 873: 822. LEAVES.--Rotted leaves form the rich base from which nearly all our
Chapter 874: 823. URBAN SEWAGE.--The best of all fertilizers is allowed to float out
Chapter 875: 824. ASHES.--We lose at least $5,000,000 annually in the waste of ashes.
Chapter 876: 825. PHOSPHATES.--The phosphate rocks of North Carolina, South Carolina,
Chapter 877: 826. COTTONSEED MEAL.--This sells for $20 to $25 a ton, and being a
Chapter 878: 827. CITY STABLES.--Much of the product of city stables is carried to
Chapter 879: 828. PEAT.--New Jersey has more than 1,000 square miles of peat lands,
Chapter 880: 829. MENHADEN.--The farmers of the eastern end of Long Island have found
Chapter 881: 830. FISH SCRAP.--The chemists’ valuation is $41 a ton, but it
Chapter 882: 831. SOOT.--For some crops soot is one of the most powerful of all
Chapter 883: CHAPTER XXI.
Chapter 884: 832. MONEY AND THE MUSE.--Select some liberal advertiser and note what
Chapter 885: 833. CENTS IN NONSENSE.--If you have artistic talent instead of poetic,
Chapter 886: 834. WORD PUZZLE.--A puzzle to some minds will be still more effective.
Chapter 887: 835. TRACKS TO WEALTH.--The inventor who can produce a scheme to cause
Chapter 888: 836. THE STORY ADVERTISEMENT.--Write a short story which ends in an
Chapter 889: 837. THE FICTITIOUS BANK BILL.--A piece of paper which at first sight
Chapter 890: 838. THE POCKETBOOK FIND.--A clever imitation of a pocketbook would be
Chapter 891: 839. EVERYBODY’S EAGLE.--A gold (?) eagle with the name of a firm in the
Chapter 892: 840. THE WITTY DIALOGUE.--Few things in literature are more attractive
Chapter 893: 841. THE STEREOSCOPE BULLETIN.--It pays to give a large sum to the
Chapter 894: 842. THE ARC REFLECTOR.--Have a reflector with an electric light
Chapter 895: 843. THE LAST SCENE.--Tens of thousands of persons every night are
Chapter 896: 844. THE RED-LETTER BAT.--For a consideration, the manager of a baseball
Chapter 897: 845. THE RESTAURANT FAN.--Waiting men will read anything to kill time,
Chapter 898: 846. THE CIGAR WRAPPER.--It is estimated that 3,000,000 cigars are
Chapter 899: 847. THE GROWING WORD.--In a reserved space of a daily paper begin with
Chapter 900: 848. THE POLITE STRANGER.--This is a French idea. In Paris a lady is
Chapter 901: 849. THE FUNNY QUARTETTE.--This also is from Paris, with adaptations.
Chapter 902: 850. THE STREET BRAWL.--This is on the same line and even more exciting.
Chapter 903: 851. THE BOX-KITE.--The box-kite presents almost unrivaled opportunities
Chapter 904: CHAPTER XXII.
Chapter 905: 852. COMPRESSED AIR.--There are vast possibilities in the use of this
Chapter 906: 853. STEAM.--In the application of steam about ninety per cent. of power
Chapter 907: 854. ELECTRICITY.--At present electricity sends our telegraph messages,
Chapter 908: 855. CALORIC.--The time will come when the billions of cubic feet of
Chapter 909: 856. WATER POWER.--The time will also come when the thousands of
Chapter 910: 857. WINDMILLS.--Steam is costly and water is not always available, but
Chapter 911: 858. A SAND MILL.--One ingenious man out West has equipped his windmill
Chapter 912: 859. SEA POWER.--Next to the power of the sun is the power of the ocean.
Chapter 913: 860. ARTESIAN WELL.--The artesian well plant is coming into prominence.
Chapter 914: 861. LIQUID AIR.--This is a new discovery, and one very rich in promise.
Chapter 915: CHAPTER XXIII.
Chapter 916: 862. STONE QUARRY.--Says a recent publication: “A man who has a quarry
Chapter 917: 863. ARTIFICIAL STONE.--Many kinds of artificial stone are now employed,
Chapter 918: 864. BAKED BRICK.--Late improvements in baking brick have reduced the
Chapter 919: 865. GLASS BRICK.--Another new idea! Why not make a brick of glass,
Chapter 920: 866. RUBBER FLOORS.--Why do we go on in the old way, employing
Chapter 921: CHAPTER XXIV.
Chapter 922: 867. THE FARCE COMEDY.--Evans and Hoey purchased a comedy entitled “A
Chapter 923: 868. INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTS.--The possibilities of dollars in
Chapter 924: 869. STAGE STARS.--The stage, like every other profession, is crowded at
Chapter 925: 870. POPULAR LECTURERS.--These are richly rewarded for their hour or two
Chapter 926: 871. HAND SHADOWS.--Here is something new: Some amusement artists in
Chapter 927: 872. MUSEUM AND CIRCUS.--The vocation of the popular showman is a highly
Chapter 928: 873. GYMNASTS.--Athletes need to begin early in life in order to acquire
Chapter 929: 874. OPERA SINGERS.--Voice, gesture, grace, and beauty are the four
Chapter 930: 875. MIMIC BATTLES.--Pain’s fireworks at Manhattan Beach, reproducing
Chapter 931: 876. THEATRICAL ENTERPRISES.--Running a theater is risky business; it
Chapter 932: 877. DANCERS.--Members of the vaudeville are not so well paid as in many
Chapter 933: 878. MOVING PICTURES.--This latest and most popular form of amusement is
Chapter 934: 879. BAND PLAYERS.--Band players get from $1,000 to $5,000 a year,
Chapter 935: 880. IMPERSONATORS.--Dickens will probably always be the great resort
Chapter 936: 881. ANCIENT BURLESQUES.--There are at least three forms of this
Chapter 937: 882. RECITERS.--Reciters and readers, from Dickens to Hall Caine, have
Chapter 938: 883. BELL RINGERS.--The discovery that many objects in nature could be
Chapter 939: 884. MAGICIANS.--This field has been somewhat overworked of late years,
Chapter 940: 885. STORY TELLERS.--This is a late revival of a form of amusement as
Chapter 941: 886. CARTOONISTS.--Cartoonists and crayonists receive high figures for
Chapter 942: CHAPTER XXV.
Chapter 943: 887. FAT QUAILS.--The quail has been called the game bird of America,
Chapter 944: 888. TROPICAL BIRDS.--It is estimated that the number of birds it is
Chapter 945: 889. IVORY.--Elephant hunting in Africa is very profitable for those who
Chapter 946: 890. THE TROUT POND.--In New England there are hundreds of fish dealers
Chapter 947: 891. FABULOUS PRICES FOR FURS.--Hunting and trapping in British America
Chapter 948: CHAPTER XXVI.
Chapter 949: 892. WISCONSIN PINES.--The merchantable timber in the forests of the
Chapter 950: 893. NORTH CAROLINA TAR.--Eight million dollars is the sum earned
Chapter 951: 894. VERMONT MAPLE SUGAR.--The people of Vermont last year earned more
Chapter 952: 895. ALABAMA CHESTNUTS.--Thousands of acres of chestnut timber are
Chapter 953: 896. IDAHO CEDAR.--The finest body of red cedar on the continent exists
Chapter 954: 897. MAINE BIRCH WOOD.--Nearly all the wood used in making spools for
Chapter 955: 898. SOUTHERN CANES.--One of the most important factors of modern
Chapter 956: CHAPTER XXVII.
Chapter 957: 899. OREGON SALMON.--The female salmon lays a thousand eggs for every
Chapter 958: 900. MASSACHUSETTS COD.--Professor Huxley estimates the number of cod
Chapter 959: 901. FRENCH SARDINES.--So-called French sardines are put up in Maine.
Chapter 960: 902. SEA OTTERS.--These are not so plentiful as formerly, but the
Chapter 961: 903. ARCTIC WHALES.--Rivals of whale oil have reduced the price of that
Chapter 962: 904. BEHRING SEALS.--Go aboard a sealing vessel. The business is very
Chapter 963: 905. SEA GOLD.--Though this product of the sea has no fins, it falls
Chapter 964: CHAPTER XXVIII.
Chapter 965: 906. WASTE OF SEWAGE.--The wasteful methods of civilization cause the
Chapter 966: 907. WASTE OF COAL ASHES.--Two hundred million tons of coal are
Chapter 967: 908. WASTE OF GARBAGE.--Shoreditch, population, 124,000, a borough of
Chapter 968: 909. WASTE OF SULPHUR.--Attention has recently been called to the
Chapter 969: 910. WASTE OF TIN.--Thousands of tons of tin cans are daily thrown in
Chapter 970: 911. WASTE OF HEAT.--In our present systems of heating, from one-fourth
Chapter 971: 912. WASTE OF LAND.--Judge Emory, at a recent irrigation convention,
Chapter 972: 913. WASTE OF GOLD, SILVER AND IRON.--The present clumsy methods of
Chapter 973: CHAPTER XXIX.
Chapter 974: 914. THE NATIONAL ADVERTISING COMPANY.--Form a company of live,
Chapter 975: 915. FREE RENT.--Get your rent free on the same plan that some men get a
Chapter 976: 916. X-RAYS AND X-BILLS.--The fluoroscope is a new thing. It is a great
Chapter 977: 917. GOLDEN SAILS.--Cleopatra’s barge may not have had golden sails, but
Chapter 978: 918. GAME PRESERVE.--If you live far inland, you can buy at cheap rates
Chapter 979: 919. THE JUNK SHOP.--One of the things most in demand to-day is iron.
Chapter 980: 920. OLD NEWSPAPERS.--Newspapers should not be sold to the ragman until
Chapter 981: 921. THE BOOK STALL.--Where come the books on the street stalls that
Chapter 982: 922. OLD FURNITURE.--Furniture made of the best material brings large
Chapter 983: 923. PUBLIC CONVENIENCE ROOM.--Establish it on some prominent
Chapter 984: 924. GENERAL ADVICE.--Here is something entirely new: Thousands of
Chapter 985: 925. LANGUAGE CLASSES.--Here is one on a new plan. A French teacher has
Chapter 986: 926. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.--The business opportunities advertised in
Chapter 987: 927. MINE OWNERS.--Mr. Demullers, of Jefferson County, N. Y., a few
Chapter 988: 928. CATTLE RAISERS.--Six years ago Grant Gillet was a station agent in
Chapter 989: 929. STUMP SPEAKERS.--Men of oratorical ability have an opportunity
Chapter 990: 930. ARTISTIC HOME BUILDERS.--These are not speculators, but men who
Chapter 991: 931. CEMETERY OWNERS.--Cemetery lots have proved good paying property to
Chapter 992: 932. GLASS BALL SHOOTERS.--The names of Carver and Bogardus have become
Chapter 993: 933. ENTERTAINMENT BUREAUS.--A Lecture Bureau in Brooklyn has the names
Chapter 994: 934. ICE-CREAM MANUFACTURERS.--Ten million quarts of ice-cream are
Chapter 995: 935. GOLD HUNTERS.--F. E. Simmons, of Montana, went to the Klondike less
Chapter 996: 936. ASPHALT COMPANIES.--Here is an example of the enormous profits made
Chapter 997: 937. HORSE JOCKEYS.--Small men weighing not over 100 pounds have an
Chapter 998: 938. WIG MAKING.--In a large city where there are several theaters, you
Chapter 999: 939. BOOK REPAIRING.--Almost everybody has books that are out of order,
Chapter 1000: 940. THE HOUSEHOLD PACK.--Select twenty-five articles most needed in a
Chapter 1001: 941. PAWNBROKERS’ PROFITS.--The pawnbrokers’ business has been largely
Chapter 1002: CHAPTER XXX.
Chapter 1003: 942. CITY BONDS.--These are generally among the best securities for
Chapter 1004: 943. COLONIAL TRADE.--We have the very best authority for the
Chapter 1005: 944. THE AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY.--One of the most vacillating stocks
Chapter 1006: 945. COLLAPSED RAILROADS.--For a capitalist there are few more promising
Chapter 1007: 946. WHEAT MARGINS.--Fortunes are daily made and lost in wheat.
Chapter 1008: CHAPTER XXXI.
Chapter 1009: 947. ILLUMINATING COMPANIES.--Of the ten illuminating companies of
Chapter 1010: 948. TRUST COMPANIES.--Of the eight trust companies in the same borough,
Chapter 1011: 949. BANKS.--Of the twenty-three banks of Brooklyn, State and National,
Chapter 1012: 950. INSURANCE COMPANIES.--Of the four local insurance companies, one
Chapter 1013: 951. TIN PLATE COMPANY.--All the tin manufacturers of the country are
Chapter 1014: 952. POTTERY COMBINATION.--Under the laws of New Jersey, the pottery
Chapter 1015: 953. CONSOLIDATED ICE.--An ice company, to be called the Consolidated
Chapter 1016: 954. FLOUR TRUST.--British and American stockholders have combined to
Chapter 1017: 955. FURNITURE COMBINE.--This is a new trust which is soon to be
Chapter 1018: 956. TELEPHONE MONOPOLY.--One of the greatest monopolies of the country
Chapter 1019: 957. A GREAT ELECTRICAL COMPANY.--Another of Bellamy’s dreams is to be
Chapter 1020: 958. INDUSTRIAL STOCKS.--Here is a partial list of the best paying
Chapter 1021: 959. RAILROADS DIVIDENDS.--Stock in such railroads as the Pennsylvania,
Chapter 1022: 960. LODGING HOUSE.--A man leased an abandoned hotel, containing 100
Chapter 1023: 961. REAL ESTATE.--A young man twenty-one years of age, and possessing
Chapter 1024: CHAPTER XXXII.
Chapter 1025: 962. FIVE MINUTES A DAY before a box of paints or a bunch of finely
Chapter 1026: 963. TEN MINUTES A DAY practicing stenography after you have learned the
Chapter 1027: 964. FIFTEEN MINUTES A DAY cutting out of newspapers data in regard to
Chapter 1028: 965. TWENTY MINUTES A DAY drumming on a writing machine should give you
Chapter 1029: 966. TWENTY-FIVE MINUTES A DAY will enable you to master any language in
Chapter 1030: 967. THIRTY MINUTES A DAY running rapidly over figures will make you an
Chapter 1031: 968. THIRTY-FIVE MINUTES A DAY writing up some incident of news will
Chapter 1032: 969. FORTY MINUTES A DAY over reading selections will make you an
Chapter 1033: 970. FORTY-FIVE MINUTES A DAY will give you a knowledge of bookkeeping
Chapter 1034: 971. FIFTY MINUTES A DAY divided into periods of twenty-five minutes
Chapter 1035: 972. FIFTY-FIVE MINUTES A DAY with a book containing teacher’s
Chapter 1036: 973. SIXTY MINUTES A DAY imitating the styles of our best story-tellers
Chapter 1037: 974. SEVENTY-FIVE MINUTES A DAY will make you in the course of four or
Chapter 1038: 975. EIGHTY MINUTES A DAY placing letters in pigeon holes and in
Chapter 1039: 976. NINETY MINUTES A DAY will enable you to master the intricate and
Chapter 1040: 977. ONE HUNDRED MINUTES A DAY will initiate you thoroughly into the
Chapter 1041: 978. ONE HUNDRED AND TEN MINUTES A DAY will give you for each year of
Chapter 1042: 979. ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY MINUTES A DAY should enable you to master
Chapter 1043: CHAPTER XXXIII.
Chapter 1044: 980. WASTE.--Scraps of meat thrown away, making loss of dinners worth,
Chapter 1045: CHAPTER XXXIV.
Chapter 1046: 981. EXPERTS.--There are many kinds--accountant, color, handwriting,
Chapter 1047: 982. DETECTIVES.--Besides the men in the employ of the United States and
Chapter 1048: 983. TRAVELING POETS.--Since the days of Wesley, the traveling preacher
Chapter 1049: 984. OLD COINS.--Some have found a profitable source of revenue in the
Chapter 1050: 985. PURVEYOR OF PERSONALS.--A Russian named Romeitre started this
Chapter 1051: 986. GOLD ON SEA BOTTOM.--Another class of men make money out of other
Chapter 1052: 987. RARE BOOKS.--The art of book collecting has been pursued with
Chapter 1053: 988. OLD ITALIAN VIOLINS.--They sell at prices ranging from $500 to
Chapter 1054: 989. MAGIC SILK.--It seems like the trick of the magician to speak of
Chapter 1055: 990. THE GOLD CURE.--If the gold cure for which so much is claimed can
Chapter 1056: 991. THE TELEPHONE NEWSPAPER.--Here is an idea for newspaper men: In
Chapter 1057: 992. RACE AND STOCK TIPPERS.--In addition to the regular brokers who
Chapter 1058: 993. PROMOTERS.--This is a new vocation. The promoter “promotes”
Chapter 1059: CHAPTER XXXV.
Chapter 1060: 994. ELECTRICAL EXPERTS.--The use of electricity has so increased in the
Chapter 1061: 995. THE CONFIDENTIAL MAN.--Another man in New York began his career in
Chapter 1062: 996. THE ADVERTISING AGENT.--The advertising agency is from a financial
Chapter 1063: 997. GREAT DAILY EDITORS.--Editors of leading departments in our great
Chapter 1064: 998. MEDICAL SPECIALISTS.--There is still “room at the top” of the
Chapter 1065: 999. LEGAL COUNSELORS.--What is true of medicine is equally so of the
nuisance of tying and untying of hard knots by inventing the elastic clothes line.
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