Barkham Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889. Barkham Burroughs

Allow me to remind you that your account with me has been standing for several months unsettled.

      I should not even now have called your attention to it, were it not that in a few days I must meet a heavy bill, and must rely in part on your account to furnish me the means.

      I would, therefore, esteem it a great favor if you would let me have either the whole, or at least the greater part of your account in the course of a week or ten days.

      Thanking you for past favors, I remain, Sir,

      Yours truly,

      A.R. MORGAN.

      An Application for a Situation in Business.

      Paste the Advertisement at the head of the sheet, and write as follows:

      124 Fayette Street,

       SYRACUSE, N. Y., Sept. 17, 18——

      JOURNAL OFFICE,

       City.

      Dear Sir: In reply to the above advertisement I would respectfully offer my services.

      I am 19 years of age, have a good education, and have had some experience in business, having assisted my father in his grocery store. I am not afraid of work, and never allow myself to be idle when there is work to be done. I can refer you as to my character, to Mr. J.H. Trout, president of the Gas Company, who has known me all my life.

      In reference to salary, I leave that with you, but feel certain that I could earn five dollars per week for you.

      Hoping to have the pleasure of an interview, I remain,

      Respectfully,

      HENRY OTIS.

      Asking Permission to Refer to a Person.

      SYRACUSE, N. Y., Sept. 17, 18——.

      J.H. TROUT, Esq.,

      Dear Sir:

      I beg to inform you that in applying for a situation this morning, advertised in the Journal, I took the liberty of using your name as a reference. The length of time I have been honored with your acquaintance, and the words of encouragement which you have given me heretofore, lead me to hope you would speak favorably in this instance, adding this to the numerous obligations already conferred upon

      Your obedient servant,

      HENRY OTIS.

      Inquiring as to Business Prospects.

      NEWARK, OHIO, June 15, 18——.

      Mr. J.D. SHAYLOR,

       Denver, Col.

      My Dear Sir: As I told you a year ago, I have been thinking seriously of disposing of my small business here and locating in some live and promising city out west, where I can grow up with the country as you are doing.

      Will you have the kindness to sit down and write me at your convenience, full information in regard to the prospects of business, price of rents, cost of living, etc., in your city, and any other information, especially in regard to the hardware trade.

      If you will thus kindly give me the facts on which I can base a calculation, and all is favorable, I will probably visit Denver this fall, and eventually become your neighbor.

      Yours very truly,

      J.O. GOODRICH.

      Letter of Recommendation.

      GRAND HAVEN, Mich., May 17, 18——.

      To WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

      Mr. Henry McPherson, who is now leaving our employ, has been in our office for the past two years, during which time he has faithfully attended to his duties, proving himself to be industrious and thoroughly reliable. He is a good penman, correct accountant, and acquainted with correspondence.

      We shall at any time cheerfully respond to all applications we may have regarding his character and abilities, and wish him every success.

      Yours truly,

      WOOD & HILL.

      Notice of Dissolution of a Partnership.

      DAVENPORT, IA., Dec. 10, 18——.

      JAS. L. BINGHAM & CO.,

       Cedar Rapids, Ia.

      Gentlemen: On the 1st of January next the partnership for the past ten years existing between Geo. H. Clark and Henry Webster, wholesale grocers in this City, will expire by limitation of the contract.

      The firm takes this opportunity to thank its customers and friends for their generous patronage and support, whereby the business of the house grew to such large proportions.

      After the first of January the business will be carried on at the old stand, Nos. 76 and 78 Main St., by Henry Webster and Cyrus D. Bradford, under the firm name of Webster & Bradford. We are, gentlemen,

      Your obedient servants,

      CLARK & WEBSTER.

      Recommending a Successor in Business.

      CINCINNATI, OHIO, Dec. 15, 18——.

      TO THE PUBLIC:

      It is with some feeling of regret that we announce our retirement from the business on the beginning of the new year. Our stock and premises will then be transferred to Messrs. Franklin and Warren, whom we cheerfully present to your notice, and feel it our duty to recommend them for a continuance of that liberal confidence and patronage which you have bestowed on us during the past twenty years.

      Both these young gentlemen have been clerks of ours for several years past, and are in every way efficient and capable to continue the business.

      We are

      Respectfully,

      JOHNSON & FOX

ELEMENTS OF SUCCESS IN BUSINESS

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      In order to succeed in business life, it is necessary to cultivate and develop certain qualities and traits of character. These are a portion of the capital of the successful man, and a more essential portion than money or goods.

       COUNSEL AND ADVICE

HONESTY.

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      "Sharp practice" may bring a temporary gain but in the long run of life that man will be far ahead who deals squarely and honestly at all times. A thoroughly honest clerk will command a higher salary than one of equivocal habits, while the merchant who has a reputation for honesty and truthfulness in regard to the quality and value of his goods, will on this account he favored with a considerable custom. The business man whose "word is as good as his bond" can in any emergency, control large amounts of capital, the use of which brings him a rich return, while the man who sells his neighbor's good opinion for a temporary gain, will find that he has discounted his future success,