1-Our Noblest Birthright, 2-The Meaning of Success, 3-The Mainspring of Success, Rev. JAMES W. COLE, B.D. CHARLES M. GATES, M.S. HON. FREDERICK ROBIE. 4-Success Wrought from the Chaos of Failure, . 5-Selecting an Occupation, 6-Value of Decision,. 7-Danger of Being Side-Tracked, 8-Singleness of Aim, Prof. GEORGE S. FOREST. Prof. J. N. HUMPHREY, A.B. Prof. JAMES R. TRUAX, M.A. Rev. JAMES W. COLE, B.D. 9-Climbing the Ladder of Success, 10-Footprints of Failure, . 11-Dignity of Labor, . 12-Character as Capital, 13-Influence of Associates, 14-Fruits of Honesty, 15-Not Above Your Business, 16-Beginning at the Bottom, 17-Results of Application, 18-Commercial Courage, 19-The Man of Push, . 20-The Value of Tact, 21-The Compass of Life, 22-The Power of Perseverance, 23-Earning the Capital, 24-High School of Experience, . Rev. F. E. CLARK, D.D. Rev. SAMUEL PLANTZ, PH.D. Rev. JAMES W. COLE, B.D. Rev. JOHN BASCOM, D.D., LL.D. 25-Requisites for a Business Education, Rev. JAMES W. COLE, B.D. Rev. M. WOOLSEY STRYKER, D.D., LL.D. Prof. DAVID COLLIN WELLS, B.A., B.D. 27-Importance of Self-Mastery, 32-Importance of Physical Development, Rev. WILLIAM DEWITT HYDE, D.D. 40-Cutting 'Cross Lots to Success, 42-Trading Opportunities for Failure, Rev. GEORGE EDWARD REED, D.D., LL.D. 43-Waiting for Something to Turn Up, . 59-Importance of Being Punctual, 62-Practice Secures Perfection, MERRILL E. GATES, LL.D., L.H.D. 64-Power and Possibilities of Young Men, 65-The Influence of Young Women, 67-The Power of Mother's Influence. 68-Woman's Place in the Business World, 69-Literary and Professional Women, 71-Reputation Is Not Character, 73-The Beauties of Simplicity.. . 356 Authors of Portraits and Principles. HOMER MERRIAM, President of the firm of G. & C. Merriam Company, Springfield, Mass., publishers of Webster's International Dictionary. Mr. Merriam has had a very successful business experience covering a period of half a century. CHARLES MORTIMER GATES, M.S., President Creamery Package Manufacturing Company, Chicago. Mr. Gates is a thorough business man; he organized his company, which is the largest establishment of the kind in America. WILLIAM C. KING, Of King, Richardson & Company, Publishers, Springfield, Mass. This house was founded in 1878, and is among the largest and most successful publishing houses of this country. Mr. King is a self-made man, of strict integrity, keen business ability (a bank director), and known as an enterprising, successful business man. This volume is the result of his plans and execution, assisted by a large company of carefully selected men and women of broad experience and who have been successful in their various departments of life work. Is also prominent in the management of several large corporations. HON. J. H. BRIGHAM, Ohio State Senator and Master of the National Grange. Mr. Brigham is a practical farmer living at Delta, Ohio, and one of the leading men of his state. A devoted advocate of the rights of the farmer. HENRY H. BOWMAN, President of the Springfield National Bank, Springfield, Mass. Mr. Bowman started in life as a bank clerk. Is now one of the leading business men of his city. Has the full confidence of the public, and is at the head of a large and successful banking house. HON. FREDERICK ROBIE, President First National Bank, Portland, Me. A practical farmer, an honored governor of his state, a successful financier, and holds the confidence of the people of his state. |