Finance ✦ Penny’s Take
How to Get Ahead
Albert William Atwood · 1917
47/100
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This is a fascinating time capsule of 1917 money advice, but it's just that — a time capsule. Fun for history buffs curious about early-1900s thrift culture, not something you'd actually use to manage your finances today.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety75
Substance / usefulness42
Craft & writing55
Originality60
Evidence & accuracy28
Hype vs delivers70
Age-fit62
Human-eye read48
Penny’s verdict47
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