He printed business cards celebrating his shift. They read, 'Ars gratia pecuniae.' Translated, it meant, 'Art for money's sake.

Kliph Nesteroff
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In the case of the inventor of the modern business card, it actually means 'art for money's sake.' The 'Ars' in his name refers to the Latin word for 'art' and is a reference to his art being a tool for commerce.

Source: The Comedians: Drunks, Thieves, Scoundrels, And The History Of American Comedy

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