Life, 1911-11-09 · page 40 of 44
Life — November 9, 1911 — page 40: what you’re looking at
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This is primarily a **full-page advertisement**, not a political cartoon. It promotes Dr. Orison Swett Marden's self-help books and SUCCESS MAGAZINE. The page features endorsements from prominent figures: Theodore Roosevelt praises Marden's editorial on character-building, and department store magnate John Wanamaker testifies that he would pay significant money to own the complete works. The advertisement emphasizes that these books are read by "the most progressive races of the world" and have been translated into multiple languages. It claims over one million copies are circulated globally and used as educational texts in many countries. The pitch targets both individual readers and institutional buyers—noting that successful businessmen, educators, and executives purchase hundreds of volumes for distribution to employees and friends. This reflects early 20th-century American self-improvement culture, where character development and practical success principles were marketed as universal solutions to personal and professional advancement.
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LIFE and DR. MARDEN IHARACTER is the essence of life. Dr. Marden is the foremost teacher of those principles that lead to the building of character—the maintaining of character-—the keystone to success—idealistic or seats. His works are being read by the most progressive races of the world. Originally aepent in SUCCESS MAGAZINE, they have been translated into French, German, Italian, Japanese, Hecritee, Sore. edish, etc., etc. Just read these few letters from eminent people : My DEAR Dr. MARDEN—I am so deeply touched and pleased by the editorial in SUCCESS that I must wnte and tell you so, Believe me nothing could have given me greater pleasure or made me more resolute to try not to forfeit the respect of those for whom you speak. With very sincere thanks, Lam, faithfully yours, THEODORE ROOSEVE THE MARDEN BOOKS There is inspiration, encour- agement and helpfulness on every pag A trumpet call to every reader to'make the most of himself. W. F. WarreEN, D.D., LL.D. WARD E. HALE. y READ WHAT JOHN WANAMAKER WROTE DR.MARDEN ONLY A FEW DAYS AGO 400 CHAPTERS life, I should—i been nec at least without one meal adayto money to have bought the (Signed) JOHN WANAMAKER. 400---INSPIRING, INFORMING CHAPTERS.---400 irational books by Orison Swett Marden editor of SUCCESS MAGA- @ Boys and girls read them, and are spurred to their highest endeavor, urged for show you how successful men handle men and things. how they ward to bring out the very best and to make of themselves the utmost possible. ncies in education, how they achieved their aim, doubled their ans, established their credit, got a foothold in the business world, grasped oppor- tunities, inc . made an impression on men of affairs—in fact, how they suicerdet tn life, The most noted mea, the most successful business men, statesmen, professional men, educators and executives have these volumes as part’ of their permanent libraries. Many of them have purchas-d hundreds of volumes of one or more titles, for pre- sentation purposes to their emplovecs and best friends. More than a million copies are now circulated all over the world. many tongues. They are used as educational text-books by: many’ countries ing lapan, Germany, etc. ‘Men and women read them and rise Phoeni: of dead nd inisters, teachers, educators, orators, writers, professional men find them invals- i$ ready reference books, teeming as they are with anecdotes and life stories of the world’s great successes. 4 You, too, want them. SUCCESS MAGAZINE and THE NATIONAL POST (ori remained $1.00 per year: is the the popular price— ._ editor and founder). NAL POST with ind_ outspoken * Department healthy. vigorous, sensibl its timely review of eve editorials on our big Ameri has prevented thous: Jollars in unsa: translated into niclud= slike under their inspiration from th is of ash Starting on Borrowed Cap- ital Salesmanship Wanted—A Man Dare | Luck, Origin: He CanWho Thinks HeCan Enthusiasm The Will and the Way Rich Without Money Choosing a Vocation The Man With the Idea Decision Love as a Tonic The Born Leader Eight Hundred and Ninety- ix Kinds of Liars Be Good to Yourself A FEW OF THE IDEA-FULL CHAPTERS Facts on Common Sen: Be Brie! Habit—The Servant or the Master Courage—Self-Control A Home of My Own Peary emo Art of Advert Keeping Up With rcheTimes ndship and Success Other Men's Brains What Is the Matter With Your Help? Dollars and Dimes What Credit is Based On Just Getting Along Useful Occupation Getting a Situation Hints to. Young Writers How to Talk Well System and Order The Roll Call of the Great Responsibilities and Power | Sy NATIONAL POST arranged this wonderful offer specially for its readers, and has selected from the vast collection of Dr. Marden’s writings al and public value. There are eleven volumes in this set in two uniform bindings—cloth or sill The titles of the volumes are as fol- ¢ 1g Man Entering ecret of Achievement; Rising in the World; Every Man a King; Be Good to Yourself; Peace. Power and Pienty; The Optimistic Lit ie Can Who Thinks He Can; The Miracle of Right Thought. Toallow you the privilege of & ind to bring the books to you 3 simple a ms er through a con with this coupon we will deliver them to you, al! charges prepaid, and in addition you will receive = The regular price of the set, cloth binding, cleven ve i Silk : = . . . . + SUCCESS MAGAZINE, two years, . . . . 3 . two yours . . ‘ot the greatest _ind Pushing to the Froat; nient paying proposition, we have arranged that for $2.00 (24) month $13.00 THIS IS THE OFFER: transportation chares fully prepaid, the complete eleven-voluine set oft I pe 60 cach month until the balance is ound in Tat and enter my name prices—Cloth binding, $10.00; Silk © MARDEN LIBRARY id at your specia Send me, at oace on to SUCCESS MAGAZINE. I enclose $2.00. cars’ subscript 00. fora NAME, ADDRE OCCUPATION... ... ve CITY AND STATE..... SUCCESS MAGAZINE, 29-31. East 22a St.. NEW YORK | comicbooks Mend