The Morning herald., 1877-11-27
wILMlNGTON. Del. Nov, 81. ls..
HOW To LIVE sHEAPLY.

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this country since the panic of '773,..it
come to pass that many families have n
only one dollar to spend where former
they had five. ten, or even twenty. 7
consequence is that many people find
difficult to adapt their modes of living
the changed circumstances of the case. A
castomed to luxury, and the gratticati,
Of every desire, and unused TO econcm
they too often allow themselves to sin
under the load of depression, bansh che,
fuluess and happiness from their home
aud allow dirt and disorder to hold unli
puted sway. They forget the admoniti,
of Solomon regarding "a dinner of herbs
ald "a stalled OK" and image that bappi
ness has forever vanished with the with.
drawal Of the stalled OK. A little effort
however, at intelligent economical mar.
agement would convince them that thr,
need not be the case--that both comf0I
and happiness are perfectly possible ever
In the absence Of prolusion. For every on,
circumstanced as we have described, a
well as for Young people entering upon tht
duties OF housekeeping a few hints upor
the economical management of family al
fairs may not be deemed out Of place.
At the outset we would say, that Il e
question how to live cbeaplv, does not cor.
cern the men alone who earn l9l'ar d..
in fac such men are apt TO find out IT,,
cret for themselves by an experience NOR
sad than scientific. What We lave 10 81,
is more particularly directed to those Wi
earn from Two to four dollars, or who ar
in small business without other means e..
support.
The great secret Of living cheap'y is t,
buy only what YOU imperatively need
Expensive furniture is frequently pur-
chased simply to prevent a housekeepe.
from appearing close or mean. This is =
mistaken notion. No man VINO is earning
small salary, will be considered mean
because his house is plainly furnished
None but fools and those who are known
in the slang phraseolcgy of the dav a.
fast" hold such views, and the less re,
gard sensible man has for the opinion Of
such people, the better he will get along il
the world. A little experience will teacl
ore that plain, substantial furniture bring.
quite as much comfort as that finished will |
the most elegant upholstery.
As with furniture 20 with clothing and
o'her articles Of acu2l necessity. Purchase
IN accordance with your ready means and |
you will make as respectable an appear-
'nce-your status in financial and hnsinr.<
matters considered-as does the nilIiar
,'re. The SAYING that the loweSt.pricea
foods are always the dearest in the end !.
,ot true in regard to all. With a rerSor
imply able to buy what he pleases. it NAV
'e true; but the man who spends all h;s
Vallable money on pair Of extra fine
ro'lsers may be obliged to wear them CT,
efore he is able 10 buy Goa. to match
hem. There is a great deal OF nonsense
aIked about wearing Imported goods
'me people fancy that the5 are not ever
dressed unless they wear cIo,A
Manufactured on the other side of the A.
'n!ic. There can be no greater mistake
here are now very few cloths manufsc-
lred abroad that cannot be duplicated by
ne products Of our own looms; and. 4. !.
ell known, garments made from the latte
Aods cost lit,le more than half a. much q.
lose made from the former. Many low
-iced articles wear as long as hi,h priced
les, and in the case Of man with snaI,
eans, or uncertain prospects. nothing car
more unwise than to lav out large sums
money on expensive clothing either for I
e sake OF appearances, or from mistaken b
'Iions Of economy. Such coar.e shows =
e utmost improvidence, because # con- :
mes money that should be set ap7r. r. t,
ovide for possible reverses in business o
mt Of employment or sickness; or in H.. Il
ent OF no such contingency occurring Il
at should be saved and used in s.artinr :.
siness or increasing a business already q
1t is an old saying, hut a true II
e, that the only wav to grow rich is tel :.
g within o4e's Il-.4s. The mn v,.'
opts this maxim as his guide in life, will v