Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 97, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 August 1901 — How to Become Wealthy. [ARTICLE]

How to Become Wealthy.

In a New Hampshire city there dwells an octogenarian physician who, In addition to his wide medical skill, is known far and wide as a dispenser of blunt philosophy. The other day a young man of his acquaintance called at his office. “I have not come for pills this time, doctor,” said the visitor, “but for advice. You have lived many years in this world of toll and trouble and have had much experience. lam young and I want you to tell me how to get rich.” The aged practitioner gazed through his glasses at the young man and in a deliberate tone, said: “Yes, I can tell you. You are young and can accomplish your object if you will. Your plan is this: First, be industrious and economical. Save as much as possible and spend as little. Pile up the dollars and put them at interest. If you follow out these instructions by the time you reach my age you’ll be as rich as Croesus and as mean as h 1.” —Buffalo Commercial.