Advertising as a path to fortune or ruin on the street
In a Chicago street tale two young merchants spar over advertising. Ben Weston spends heavily and prospers, while Joseph Weston borrows, retrenches, and finally fails. Ben helps Joseph, later partnering to form a respected firm as their fortunes reverse and advertising proves pivotal to success.
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