
ONE THOUSAND WAYS TO MAKE MONEY.
TO THE READER.
INTRODUCTION.
CHAPTER I. HOW TO GET A PLACE.
CHAPTER II. STARTING IN BUSINESS.
CHAPTER III. MONEY IN TRADE.
CHAPTER IV. MONEY IN THE INTRODUCTION OF A NEW ARTICLE.
CHAPTER V. MONEY IN THE HOME STORE.
CHAPTER VI. MONEY IN THE HOME ACRE.
CHAPTER VII. MONEY FOR WOMEN.
A sweeping guide to earning a living, this work gathers a thousand practical ideas for anyone who wants to boost their income. Written at the turn of the century, it still feels fresh, addressing the modern listener’s concerns about job security, low wages, and untapped opportunities. The author frames each suggestion with real‑world examples, from celebrated industrialists to everyday tradespeople, showing how ordinary effort can translate into measurable profit.
The book is organized into bite‑size sections that cover finding a position, improving wages, and turning small plots of land into steady revenue. It also explores home‑based crafts, patentable inventions, and ways to earn through the written word, while offering a curated list of promising investments and untried business concepts. Every chapter is peppered with concrete tips, cost‑effective methods, and anecdotes that illustrate how the ideas have worked for others.
Listeners will appreciate the conversational tone that blends hard‑won experience with clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re seeking a new career path, extra side‑hustles, or a fresh way to grow modest capital, the collection offers a toolbox of possibilities to explore.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (492K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-11-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for the classic guide One Thousand Ways to Make Money, this elusive early-1900s writer gathered practical ideas for earning, saving, selling, and building a livelihood. Even with the author’s identity largely undocumented, the book’s energetic, opportunity-focused approach has kept it in circulation for generations.
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