Obvious Adams was first published as a short Story in the Saturday Evening Post in April, 1916.
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His obviousness influenced the thinking of some of the outstanding industrial leaders of the day.
Heads of companies wrote the author to ask if the hero of the Story was a real person; that if he was they wanted to engage his services.
He was quoted in Business conferences and at board meetings.
Obvious Adams soon became a legendary character.
Indeed, any young man who is going to seek his fortune in anything might be aided by the common sense and Business acumen displayed in this little volume.
In reviewing it, the New York Times said, The young man who is going to seek his fortune in the advertising Business should have Obvious Adams for a handbook.
The book met with a ready sale.
Harper & Brothers brought out the Story in book form in September of the year of its publication in the Post.
Though it was the Story of an advertising man, it was quickly recognized as presenting a germ idea basic to outstanding success in the Business world and the professions.
Obvious Adams was first published as a short Story in the Saturday Evening Post in April, 1916
