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other work of this type is often available. Girls frequently earn money enough
for board and room rent by giving shampoos, cutting hair, giving facials and
manicures.

s eLLing—Many companies are glad to secure the sale of their products
through college students and many a boy or girl has secured a college
education through the money earned by selling. Among the dozens of items
that have been sold by students—and are still being sold—are: hosiery,
jewelry, magazines, candy, greeting cards, books, electrical appliances,
aluminum cooking utensils, nursery stock, insurance, coal, notions, novelties,
fire extinguishers, eggs and poultry, advertising, calendars, cosmetics,
disinfectants, pen and pencil sets, Neon signs, gas savers, auto club
memberships, lubricants, clocks, brushes, lingerie, men’s suits, shirts, etc.

JournaLism—Students of journalism find a field for their activities and a way to
earn money by reporting for local and metropolitan newspapers. This work is
paid for by the inch. Generally the student does not have to write his material,
but telephones it in to the paper. Gifted students can often write special
articles well enough for publication. The college publications also offer an
opportunity to earn money. The student interested in advertising can
sometimes secure a part-time job writing retail store advertising or preparing
copy for the newspapers. The college print shop is another source for earning
money. Typesetting, linotype work, and proofreading jobs can frequently be
secured on local publications. This may be part-time work or the student may
find it possible to get work during a rush period when extra help is needed.

If the student is an expert with the camera, he can often make extra money by
snapping pictures of the big football games, track meets, or interesting scenes
in his locality. These pictures may be sold to the local papers, to magazines
or newspaper syndicates. Pictures should be taken with a sharp angle in mind,
that is, they should emphasize some point or idea. They should be different
enough from the average picture of the same sort to at least warrant a second
look. The amateur camera addict can learn a great deal about the market for
pictures by looking over the current magazine and newspaper picture sections
with a critical eye.