The fluther of this book, believes that if the work-
ing class of this country, would pay less attention to
politics; and look more to domestic orhcusthcld econ-
omy, there would be a vast change in their financial
conditions. While these " &ECRKTS of SUCCESS "
are to the interest of the general public, they are es-
pecially desighned for that class of people, known as
Working men; or the E^ck-bcne of TVianicind. The
Workingman lives hard, works hard, and remains peer
The cause can easily be seen. He relieves the lowest
wages; and pays the highest retail price for all he neeels.
The '' SHCRHTSof SUCCESS ' in this book, are
published with the belief that it will do good to these;
that have never had theoppertunity to obtain iheni.
Whoever puts any of these on the market, can Rive
them such names that might have a tendency to add to
their sales. From the sales of some of these secrets;
thousands of dollars have been made. If you desire to
commence Business; select one of these Pvcciepts which
you tl.i ik would be tiie most saleble in ycur locaMtv.
and manufacture It in small quantities, until your de-
mand grows larger. Sell to families and stores, leave it
on commission, and advertize it in every way; and ycu
will soon have an income, that will surprise 3^011.
Fortunes can be made now days as well a3 5oyrs. ego
84 HOW TO FIND EMPLOYMENT
when cut of work
f'T^I»aration To Clean Wall Paper.
Take 1 quart of wheat flour, and )^ p*nt of powder-
ed prepared whiting; and mix thoroughly, add enough
water to make an ordinary stiff dough. Use a piece a-
bout the size of a goose egg, and maKe long stroKes,
by pressing hard against the wall; alter each stroke
knead into the dough, and continue until it is useless.
This is enough for a good sized room.
CAUPEr CLKANER.
Take 3 pints of alcohol diluted with 1 pint of water,
and mix with >^ gallon of liquid ammonia. — Remove
the dirt by applying this solution first; then dissolve
2 V^ pounds of soap in 3 quarts of water, and add i lb
of soda, and 2 oz. of liquid ammonia and spirits of wine
now apply this solution; and the carpet will regain its
original color, and the carpet need not be taken up.
A good worker can do a good sized carpet in a cou-
ple of hours.
What To INVKNT.
Cheap useful articles that vrill sell at sight. Some-
thing that everyone needs, and the poorest can afford-
Invent simple things for the benefit of the masses, and
your fortune is made. Some ^y^ears ago a yankee made
a fortune by attaching a rubber string to a wooden ball
A German made a fortune by patenting a simple wood-
en plug for beer barrels. These things cost scarcely
anything:, yet millions are sold. All it takes is; Pluck
SECRETS Of SUCCESS
]40W Jo 'jVlAKE A J'OHT^'tJ^'^
CniNKSE STAHCH PCLISH
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The fluther of this book, believes that if the work-
ing class of this country, would pay less attention to
politics; and look more to domestic orhcusthcld econ-
omy, there would be a vast change in their financial
conditions. While these " &ECRKTS of SUCCESS "
are to the interest of the general public, they are es-
pecially desighned for that class of people, known as
Working men; or the E^ck-bcne of TVianicind. The
Workingman lives hard, works hard, and remains peer
The cause can easily be seen. He relieves the lowest
wages; and pays the highest retail price for all he neeels.
The '' SHCRHTSof SUCCESS ' in this book, are
published with the belief that it will do good to these;
that have never had theoppertunity to obtain iheni.
Whoever puts any of these on the market, can Rive
them such names that might have a tendency to add to
their sales. From the sales of some of these secrets;
thousands of dollars have been made. If you desire to
commence Business; select one of these Pvcciepts which
you tl.i ik would be tiie most saleble in ycur locaMtv.
and manufacture It in small quantities, until your de-
mand grows larger. Sell to families and stores, leave it
on commission, and advertize it in every way; and ycu
will soon have an income, that will surprise 3^011.
Fortunes can be made now days as well a3 5oyrs. ego
84 HOW TO FIND EMPLOYMENT
when cut of work
f'T^I»aration To Clean Wall Paper.
Take 1 quart of wheat flour, and )^ p*nt of powder-
ed prepared whiting; and mix thoroughly, add enough
water to make an ordinary stiff dough. Use a piece a-
bout the size of a goose egg, and maKe long stroKes,
by pressing hard against the wall; alter each stroke
knead into the dough, and continue until it is useless.
This is enough for a good sized room.
CAUPEr CLKANER.
Take 3 pints of alcohol diluted with 1 pint of water,
and mix with >^ gallon of liquid ammonia. — Remove
the dirt by applying this solution first; then dissolve
2 V^ pounds of soap in 3 quarts of water, and add i lb
of soda, and 2 oz. of liquid ammonia and spirits of wine
now apply this solution; and the carpet will regain its
original color, and the carpet need not be taken up.
A good worker can do a good sized carpet in a cou-
ple of hours.
What To INVKNT.
Cheap useful articles that vrill sell at sight. Some-
thing that everyone needs, and the poorest can afford-
Invent simple things for the benefit of the masses, and
your fortune is made. Some ^y^ears ago a yankee made
a fortune by attaching a rubber string to a wooden ball
A German made a fortune by patenting a simple wood-
en plug for beer barrels. These things cost scarcely
anything:, yet millions are sold. All it takes is; Pluck
SECRETS Of SUCCESS
]40W Jo 'jVlAKE A J'OHT^'tJ^'^
CniNKSE STAHCH PCLISH