The original caption for this photo is this: A common case of “team work.” Smaller boy, Joseph Bishop, goes into saloons and sells his last paper. Then comes out and his brother gives him more. Joseph said, “Drunks are me best customers. I sell more’s me bruder does. Dey buy me out so I kin go home.” He sells every afternoon and night. Extra late Saturday night and is at it again at 6 A.M Sunday. Hartford, Conn., 03/04/1909 

Pretty smart, those two kids.

What kind of salesman are you? do you just pester until you sell out then take your money and go home? or do you care whether what you’re selling is wanted, needed, or will do some good?

There’s a thought for you.

Photo Credit: US National Archives