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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20

Scores Of students have said this
ls the best lesson IN the course
because II teaches The art OF think
Ing IN connected manner. This
lesson introduces science and order
into your mental operations. Il
gives you that kind OF precise and
exact thinking power which you
notice in big men. IT does away
entirely with the anyhow" style
OF thinking
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Holo Can This System Amin 10
the Mind OF the Federal Judqe
as 1t Does to the Mind of
the DUu LabOrer7

II appIies because the oper0tIOn
OF the human mind are tundamen.
tally tho same. All OF US have the
same mental tools. Il makes no
difference what your occupation is
II Is the trained mind that makes
you more eflcient in II. TIE
sb!iity TO mako independent Ohser-
otionS to persist in the nece5sarv
tasks. to devise new methods and
take responsibility Is as desirable
IN the man who watches the steam
gauge as in tho man who kcers
ms hand upon the financial pulse
OF the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Concentration

Can you focus your attention on
anything when you like. as long as
you Ike and In spite OF surround
places the whole subject IN new
light. II is a simpler matter than
YOU think, and all the great leaders
OF men are leaders because they
are able 10 concentrate at will
Concentration enables you to see
more and further than the other
fellow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
VIII POrer

A great deal has been written
about Will Power that Is eXagger-
ated or that Is OF doubtful value.
Pelmanism shows US that VIII
Power is not what We had been
imagining It TO be Mt all. Instead
Of the Will being the master of the
mind It can be made It's servant
And those who have had trouble
in training their VIII Power will
be delighted 10 find there really
has been nothing the matter with
their Will-the fault has lain solely
in the wrong methods they have
used for attempting to train wha,
they had imagined was their Will
Power.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Pelman Offices in Seven Countries

addition to the American Headquarters York City, ber. ar.
Pelman Offices at: ~'' ''S'' Wv
London, England-4 Bloomsbery Street
rarLs France-35 Rue Boissy dAn2as
Melbourne, Australia-46 rket
Durham, South Africa-Club Arcad.
Bombay, lnda-Chowpatt, Sea Safe
Toronto, Canada-Temple Building
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
PelmnniSm in Action

nelmanism is something that you
Will use the rest OF vour lIFe I,
IL not something that viii he'll,
you over just a part OF Mes road
IhHre ~ no goal so high but thar
when YOU have reached II pelmnn.
Ism Will help YOU stu higher
Hence YOU should review the Pei,
man teachings regularly, This last
lesson Is q big help along thess
pines. for Il reviews the preceding
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Perception-the Foundation OF
Success

Superiority IN any walk of life
Is generally based on a wider and
more accurate knowledge OF per
tlnent facts. The man or woman
who pcrceives more has a ire.
mendous advantage. Most OF US
see and hear without really OBJ
serving. We are not constantly stor-
ing away useful Information as we
should. This lesson teaches you
how TO train your observation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
THE SPREAD OF PELMANISM
The Story of Great Movement That Has Captured the
Imagination of Forward Looking Men and Women
By GEORGE CREEL
Chairman Of the Committee Information for the United
States During the World War

Pelmanlsm is one of the most important things that
has the United States in recent years With record
of hundreds of thousands of in England this
famous course mind training has been Americanzed at
last and now operated by Americans in America for
American men and women Pemanism is neither expert
theory For twenty 1t has been teaching
people how think how to fully the powers of which
they conscious how discover and to train the
which they have been unconscious Pemanism is merely
the science of thinking the science OF putting right thought
into successful action the Of that mental team play
that of efficiency the master key
that opens all doors to advancement.
heard first of Pelmansm during visit in London.
It's advertising matter filled in and magazines
and "Are you Pemanist?' common question.
It was 7. p OConnor who satisfied my curiosity and
gave facts. BY 1918 there 100000 Pemansts fig
urng every walk condition Of life. Lords and ladies
of high degree clerks and cooks members of Parliament,
aborers cergymen and actors farmers lawyers DOCTORS
coal miners, soldiers and sailors, generals and
admiras all Pemanzing and heads Of great business
houses actually enrolling their entire stats in the in
erest of larger efficiency In France Flanders and Italy
soldiers of the empire taking Pelmansm
in order to fit themselves for return to civil fe and many
members of the American Expeditionary Force fol-
lowing this example
AS matter of fact with many who took the training
the thing had all the force and sweep of religion 1t went
deep into e far down beneath all surface emotions and
bedded its roots in the centers of individual being 1t
astonishing phenomenon, virtually compelling my
interest, and agreed gladly when certain members of
Parliament offered to take Pelman House. growing
enthusiasm led to study the plan in detail and it
of the deepest conviction that make these fiat statements
Pemanism can, and does, develop and strengthen
such qualities will power, concentration, ambition self
reliance, judgment and memory.
Pelmansm can and does, substituting T wil' for 81
wish by curing mnd-wandering and wool-gathering.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20

The subCOnsCiuus mind has n DO.
lential power that only Psychologists
nccogniZe, The aim " Pclmanisn
IS to develop this suhcOnycious mind.
10 bring II TO the surface to awaken
ns latent possibilities. This Is not
nm imposs! !hle ideal II Is entirely
rational, thoroughly practical
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Purpose, or What Is Your Aimf

The average man finds it i'm
possible TO state his aim in life
clearly, briefly. Yet how can he
hone TO reach tho goal without
having It clearly in mind? Have
YOU a definite aim in life. Do you
consider your plans. decisions and
actions in relation to this aim?
This second Pclinhn lesson helps
you with these problems and teaches
the methods which experience
proves are most valuable in making
your aim In life a constant help
70 you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Is the Instruction Indiridyoy,

Yes, The same Instructor follows
ming to end, Each Work. Sheet j..
returned TO YOU with the pen and
INK corrections and comments ~;
the instructor Whenever I,ccas.
SSarN, personal letters go out 10 Won
lt within calling distance personal
interviews are welcomed. other
wise personal letters may be writ.
.sn are ere quickly and fully
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
FAMOUS MEN INDORsE PELMANISM
Charles NJ. Schnab

Expressed what business In
America needed when he said,
Captains Of Industry are seeking
brains, specialized, active brains.
Brains are needed to carry out the
ideas of those who furnish the
capital; the man who attracts the
attention is not the dazzler, but
the man who is thinking all the
time and expressing himself in
little unusual ways"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Synopsis of the Course

Tho Series OF twelve lessons is
arranged as follows:
The Science OF Standardization
To make your lIto truly success
ful, you must first have an accu-
rate conception Of your abilities and
shortcomings. Most OF US have
gross misconceptions of ourselves
We think, for instance. that our
observation Is excellent, though II
may be really faulty. This hrst
Pelman lesson teaches you how 10
analyzo and appraise yourself
not by a hit-or-miss method. but
according 10 scientifically ar
ranged plan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Fair Questions and
Honest ANSWERS

In our files are 100, 900 inquiries
that show Americas tremendous
interest in thing that holds the
promise Of making life richer, finer
and more effective.
From these letters we have
learned that there are certain
questions common TO every inquirer
questions that seem TO come UP
naturally and instantly In the mind
of every man and woman upon read
Ing q Pelman advertisement. The
100000 represent those who had
the interest and decision to write
US so that We could answer their
questions for them. But how many
other thousands, following out a
negative line OF thought decided
for themselves that It would do
no good" to write?
It iB these questions that we are
going TO answer. Not only is each
OF the following answers as frank
and complete as We can make Il,
but each answer is based upon the
truth as developed by our expert
enCe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
HOU to Become O. PeIn1auist

''Np AND MEMORY" is the booklet which dscrs,
down to the last detail 1t is fascinating itself with it's
original thought and ncve has benefits Of
lis own that will make the keen it, Every ae f Tho -
should send for Mind and Memory"-NOW 'Ne'
ne booklet Mind and Memory the coupon below Or
postcard and send for it NOW, or call personaIIv "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
1t Fits Your Time

Pemanism does ask attendance and set
times for study 1t fits into time demanding that your
time fit it.
Inc FtLAN Course arranged
correspondence
with all classes Of and the world
special system the
students right through the individual aten
cn which so essential to the character
All postal and other the
paid BY the PEMAN Institute student is at no fhar ex
pense beyond that OF postage Institute The
instruction Stah includes
and experience and there question of business educational
literary social psychological which the PFIMAN
institute stan Is not competent advice
calling be- upon expert counsel Consult the
instructors upon difficulties your everyday work
ms privilege does not terminate with the instruction.
PELMANlST, always PELMANIST" naLo s.
of the services Of the instruction year or five a "a
while you are actually studying the course.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Your Unsuspected Self
HolD Pein,nnism Brings the Hidden Sleeping Qudncs
Into Full Deuelopnient and Dynamic Action "

Are the ought to be!
Self of which conscious there is hidden an
peed Self Of infinite possibilities.
That Self is the ought to be- st
Self OF confidence and decson the Self that VIII
Self that leaves footprints the sands
Of time"
unsupported Self that occasionally rises uppermost some
crisis life teeth go in and wn and have
wonderngy: II didn't think had in me-
Keep that Self uppermost Resolve be always the individual yu
ought TO be! ~
But first discover your unsuspected Self. Is
Search through the mudde of thinking and edgs ana
find those qualities and talents which Of
Developed and used they will lead higher place in e they
will lift the dead of medory The human mind,
trained strength by exercises has the drive Of mighty
machine 1t takes account Of obsaces refuses to be stopped
by BARRIERS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
What Education h Necessury,

II you have had an ordinary
school education you will find moth
ing in Pelmanlsm which you cannot
understand. This does not mean
that you must havo gone to school
o fixed number OF years Many OF
our students have been to school
only year or two. II you read
newspaper with understanding,
YOUR education Is sufficient.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Destiny or Decision

These statements advanced speculation, but
stated that behind them the testimony OF
than hundred thousand who have studied
Pemanism the science of Self Realization.
What Pmam has thousands of them be measured
moneythe benefits beyond material computation
when think Of what year does am
the Pemansm has taught the value of
sion writes completing the study Of the little
books" in which Seknowledge is lucidly revealed.
II have into position that should few
months in fact, can hardly believe myself another
is this quality Of laying
which is making Pemanism great intellectual
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Not a Mere MemOru SYstem

Viewed historically, Pelmansm is study in intelligent
growth Twenty years ago it simple memory train
ing system. Time has broadened it. Today it does
fine itself to the training of just this function the
human mind but scientifically exercises develops all of
the mental powers.
1t teaches how to develop personality, how to build
character how to strengthen lndviduaHty. Instead of
training memory alone or willpower alone reasoning
power alone recognizes the absolute inerdependence of
those powers and trains them together.
The comes in twelve lessons-tv,elve Little
Gray Books They sent at time and the student
fills out work sheets that gone pen and ink by
saft OF trained instructors There is nothing arduous
about the and it offers great difficulties but it
does require application. Pelmanism has got to be
avorked at.
There is no magic mystery" about it, 1t is not
learned IN an evening Brains are not evolved by miracles
Just the stay weak grow fabby when not used
so does an unexercsed mind stay weak grow fabby.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
In America

Great the Of Pmansm
evidence that the Peman will have an even wd
On this side Pemanism started
and already the subscribers number many thousands.
Men and rich and from every
ession industry included
account taken Of class creed circumstance
manism is the for all
study of the enrolment
growing group OF Pemanists.
The home the shop the bank Office all have theft
Men and Of the KNOWLEDGE that
mansm will help them difficulties and achieve geat.r
degree Of in their vocatons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
The Science OF "Get There"

1t the science of Get There-gettng there QUICKLY
surely, finely! Not for alone, but for women as well
Women in commercial pursuits have the same problems to
overcome as Women in the home operating bust
ness highly specialized complex business recurring every
ounce OF Judgment energy sefreance and quick decision
that it is possible to develop.
say deliberately and with the deepest conviction that
femanlsm vtN do what it promises to do Followed hon
est 1t O give greater power of sef-reazaon and self
expression in word thought and action 1t ,ytu stop wool
gathering and mndwandering 1t aO develop mind char
acter, personality, giving ambition energy concentration
and sefreliance
Americans need it as much England needed it. There
are too many who old forty" too MANY neone
who complain about their luck when they fall too MANY
people without ambition who have Ios their nerve. too
fired" '' ~ Vi 0eAAs
There is nothing true than that success and fail
are neXtdoor neghbors The today NAV be
the failure of tomorrow and the inefficient can rise to eA
cheney when he 0ts it, No mark time in modern
e much less stand STILL We go foroard or drop bnck
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
admiral Beresford

"I should describe the Pelman
System as intoxicating self-reli-
ancc and perfecting OF the mind,
memory and mental equipment
generally"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Increased Incomes

Talk of quick and large salary raises suggests quack
cry but saw bundles of letters telling how Pemanism had
increased earning capacities from 20 200 per cent With
my own ears heard the testimony of employers to this
effect why not! Increased efficiency is COrh more money
Aroused ambition heightened energies refuse to let man
rest content with we enough" Business demands ever
increasing efficiency and employers quick to
it and reward it. e'""o
The emphasis of Pemanism is on a compete nerson
atty 1t does away with lopsded developments It pointe
the Way TO cultural CalneS UeU to material SUCCESS n
opens the windows of the mind to the voices of the world
puts the stored wealth of memory at the service of the
tongue IL Durns away the stupid ddences by developing
the stereotyPed in speech and thought asa action,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Tearing Aside the Veil

The minds of veied by misunderstanding Pemanis
aside this veil and shows you how your
make it work efficiently When you your mind
acceleraor.
Educationaly Intellectually and Socially, Pemanm
whose must be felt be fully TO thousands Pei
intellectual
Of discovery Of latent mental and talents
Thousands have learned the joy of Self Tens thousands
after studying the first lessons hastencd glowing
terms of the stimulus OPTIMISM courage
impaired to their minds by its study.
Whether Pmansm
cash, intellectual strength everyday happiness YOU
cannot fail to be satisfied with the results.
Do PREJUDICE You
Of Pelmanism until you have Investigated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Judge Ben B. Lindsey

World-Famous Founder of the
Juvenile Court of Denver, Colo.
at is a big thing to have PEI
MANISM in the United States,
because it will carry a message
of courage and ambition into
every life willing to receive it."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
Mr.. T. p. O'CoRnor, NJ. p.

Copyright-Clincd &c U.
Member of Parliament and one Of
the most brilliant writer's and
orators of modern times, Is an
enthusiastic believer in Pei.
manism.
"The PELMAN System is not
only unique in itself, but deserves
we'll of the country and of the
world"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-10-20
II. Rider Huggurd
Author of She" King Solomon's
Mines" ETC., etc.

II recommend PELMANISM TO
those who, in the fullest sense,
really wish to learn and to be-
come what men and women
ought to be-"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-02

and C. T. Myers; third ward. Bert
Hansen and James Stevens; fourth
ward, T. B. Guthrie and d. w. Allen;
fifth ward, a r. Norton and A. w.
Whitehead.
The chair appointed NJ. II. Van Fleet.
Charles Woodard and 4. T. Hyatt a
committee to fill vacancies.
Mr.. Long is one of the county COM
missioners, and Mr.. Moffat state rep.
resentatiye. No decision has been
handed down on the eligibility of these
two men for city Offices, but the opin-
ion prevails generally that Mr.. Long
is eligible, but that Mr.. Moffat is not
When seen today, Mr.. Long said that
he would not accept.
This ticket will be called the Pco-
pies Ticket, the same as it was two
years ago. It seems to be assured that
another ticket will be placed in the field
very soon
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-02
Heart of a Child"
Clyne Theater Tonight

Nazimova, the incompatible star will
be seen at the Clyne theater this
evening and Thursday night in a liv-
ing human romance of London theat-
rical and aristocratic lire, The Heart
of the Child" The plot of the drama
is around Sally Snapc, a girl born in
Limehouse, the slums of London, is
endowed with a native talent for
dancing, but is orphaned and forced to
earn her livelihood in u factory. Lat
err her beauty attracts attention and,
by an odd chain OF circumstances.
Sally becomes a model in a fashion,
able modiste's shop. There she meets
Lord Kiddcrminster. who attracted by
her face and her winesomencss. helps
finance revue in which Sally has
the principal role. The girl proves a
hit Lord Kidderminster falls in love
with her, but Lady Dorothea Lutham,
who wishes him for herself, manages
TO compromise Sally and turn Kidder-
minister's family against her. Sally
personality comes to the fore again
and wins over the irate family, leaving
the way clear to marry kidderminster.
There will also be n Christies comedy
stop. Look. Listen" At the Clync to-
night.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-02

ing of nifty rapid fire talk, also some
of the latest songs and exceptional
dancing.
Tho Italian nightingale. Irene Trc-
vctte. n handsome brunette well known
in musical circles In n program rang
ing from Grand opera to popular mclo-
dies, in both English and Italian.
Carl Rosini, the world famed magi-
clan and illusionist, with entirely new
and mystifyinS illusions.
Gloria Joy e. Company. Gloria JOY,
the petite screen star, one of the best
kid actresses on the stage today, in a
Comedy Dramatic Playlct Heart
Strings"
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-02
Howart and Dorchy Held
To District Court

Columbus, Kas., March Alex
ander Howst, president of the Kansas
Miners union. and August Dorchy.
vice president, were bound over to the
next term OF the district court here
today. on charges of violating the
criminal section of the Kansas IN
dustrial court law.
Bonds were fixed at $1,000 each.
Attorney General +. j. Hopkins was
hootcd by some of the spectators
while he delivered the argument for
the state.
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-02
Famous IQusionist Heads
Bill at Majestic This Week

From advance press notices the Pan
tnScs vaudeville opening at today's
matinee at the Majestic promises to be
an unusually clever bill.
cara Carmen Trio: A captivating
novelty with whirling. flashing dane
ing and scnsatioal hoop rolling. The
attractive gowns worn by the ladies
all combined, make this a very pleas
ing act.
Lyle L.aPinc and Flo Emery in little
What Nots'' OF vaudeville consist
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-02
.AlAM0SA MEETING
NAMES CITY TICKET
Special to The chief,ain.

Special 10 Tho Chleftain.
Alamoss, Colo, March This city's
political pot" started boiling last
Thursday evening at the mass meet
ing called for the purpose of placing
a ticket in the field.
This meeting adjourned until Satur-
day evening. when the following were
nominated for city Offices:
Mayor. 5. =. Long. city clerk, Geo.
T.. Lake. present incumbent. city
treasurer. w c. Moffatt; aldermen:
nrst ward. o. a Hitler and w. L.
Briggs; second ward. Ralph Carney
Pueblo chieftain., 1921-03-02

of how one woman tried to win happi-
ness and the price of a husbands con
tentment and entitled Hush" now at
the Palm Theater.
Thousands of dollars worth OF the
newest creations in dresses, gowns,
and millinery-the triumph of New
York and Partisan Modistes are worn
by Clara Kimball Young in her latest
picture, Hush"
Martinsburg journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1920-1977, 1921-09-28
LAST WILL or G. 4. R.
WILL BE- WRITTEN
Plan Ready To Dispose Of
Property

Indianapolis, Ind, Sept 81
Members OF the Grand Army Of the
Republic. realizing that the organi-
zation is growing old, are planning
that during the 55th annual encamp
ment now being held f"re arfange-
ments shall be made inal dis
position Of the property OF the or
Ter.
Frank NJ. Sterrett. of Troy. Ohio,
Is said to have ready for presenta-
ion at one OF the business sessions.
probably today, resolution which
would provide for what he terms
he East will and testament OF the
q. A. r." Provision would be made
for disposition Of all the property
IF the Grand Army when the last
members are gone.
Although the encampment started
Informally Sunday, the first bust
Tess session was not held until to-
LAY. Commander-in4Chief William
\. Ketcham OF Indianapolis. plan
ned to call the delegates from the
various posts to order this morn
ing. The commander-in-c hiefs adj
dress and reports from other Of
Gcers will be the principle features
OF the morning program.