One Thousand Ways to Make a Living; or, An Encyclopædia of Plans to Make Money

by Harold Morse Dunphy

Civil Service

It often happens that a man who has occupied a position for years finds the work in which he is engaged is injuring his health, for example, the labor he is performing has an effect on his lungs, like marble working, or some similar trade, and he desires a change. Or perhaps he is in some service that is not suitable to him and he is unable to progress. For such a man it is well to run over the preceding list very carefully and ascertain what field of work appeals to him. He should also read carefully plan No. 217.

I have in mind at the present time a man of good legal ability, but who did not possess business-getting qualities. He was somewhat discouraged, being unable to make his profession yield him a proper income. He was urged by one of his friends to take a Civil Service Examination in one of the departments. He took the examination and after a few months, his position was available, and he has occupied it for a number of years.

Work with the Government is always pleasant and the income steady and permanent.

PLAN No. 905. FEDERAL JUDGE

A Federal Judge of the United States District Court is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, his salary is $7,500 per annum. He has one clerk, one assistant and one stenographer. The stenographer is appointed by himself. Then there are the various departments such as the United States Marines Recruiting Office, which employs three men; the United States Navy Recruiting Office, which employs three men; the United States Army Recruiting Office, which employs three men, and is under the Civil Service. These departments employ many emergency men at times.

PLAN No. 906. BUREAU OF FARM MANAGEMENT

This department is governed by the Civil Service and employs three persons, the salary being——.

PLAN No. 907. HOME DEMONSTRATION AGENT

The Government and Agricultural School usually name a woman for this position. She must be trained in her work and have an Agricultural College course to her credit. Here is a field where women can do as good work as men, and it offers an excellent opportunity for them.

PLAN No. 907B. FORESTRY DEPARTMENT

Six persons are employed. At the present time the headquarters of this office is at Missoula, Mont. It is under the Civil Service, but from time to time emergency men are employed.