Norwich bulletin., 1910-08-27
"A Dollar Is Your Best Friend.

Editor Social Corner: Kindly ad-
 init me to your social circle. as it is
 time, it may be an inducement to come
 again Have a few suggestions to
 make. An old proverb says: Save the pennies and the dollars will take
 it in their power, by exercising prudent
 economy, and spending nothing law
 ishly, to throw up a barrier against
 Restitution. The methods of practicing
 frugality are simple and can be sum
 med up in few words: Spend less
 than you earn; set aside something for
 the future. These rules, if strictly and
 rightly practicedl can scarcely fail to
 bring honorable competence and com
 fort
 Those who take care of the little
 things, not letting even the. pennies
 go by without getting some good from
 them. will have prosperity, while the
 man who is negligent in this matter
 of great many little things to make meal of, etc, that others let go to
 waste, all of which counts in the end. In these dear times anything that is
 wholesome should not be discarded. If people would use roots and herbs prop erly blended, as they did in our gTand- mothers time, how much more sim pie and inexpensive they would be, and just as effective for great many ail- ments as the powerful medicines of to- day. A few for example: burdock root for blood, white poplar for bilious af- fections, gentian and chamomile to promote appetite and strength.
 When possible one should try to make cash purchases, thereby taking advantage of the discount, which some firms give on large amounts, instead of stamps and the like. Provisions which are not perishable should be bought in quantities instead of small amounts, and quite a little saved that way Another good way is to watch P1r ., DTeer Ta-r ply of useful and necessary trif1es to last for some time; by so doing you save some on each item. Some stores have specials on certain days every week, when things are a few pennies less than at other times. all of which, when taken advantage of from time to time. amount to considerable in the long run. When one is handy with the needle and can do their own sew ing, quite an amount can be gained in that way.
 They can have two dresses for the price of one, besides being careful to put their goods to better advantage and getting along with yard or two less material than would be required by outside help. If people would only walk more, as they used to long ago. before having such conveniences, in stead of riding every little distance, how healthful 1t would be, and bene- fcial to them in every way. besides being in many a nickel. People, es- pecially children could amuse them selves in other ways than by attend ing moving pictures, which often lead them to misdeeds, to say nothing of what they gain. Most of these re- marks are from a feminine point of view. Mere man also could help quite a little by abstaining from intoxicants, cigars and the like, which are more injurious than helpful. It is very easy to spend. much more so than save; that is where the accomplish 1f n Q a 111x uries which we would like, and yet could be done without. What is the use in letting money fly by indulging in them and then be in want? Give me the one who looks out for time Of need Believe in everybody taking what comfort their means will allow, and not leave themselves empty. Lay by the difference on what you saved by all these transactions. together with many others which will come your way, and when you have a suffi- cient amount place it on deposit in order to be drawing interest, and you will be surprised in a short time what | a snug little sum it will make.
 Believe in organizations where they | give sick benefits and carry good i insurance Not only the material gain | to them, but they are the | means of bringing people together for | and social intercourse. | Have a place for safekeeping near at | hand and lay by little of your earn | ngS each week, no matter how small. l provided there is no extra drain upon | your pocketbooks Add the odd change | you save on your purchases to it. Re- rain from getting something you can | 10 just as well without, add that also, | md so on. Trust I have not been too l lictatorial, and hope it will be guide i 70 some of the readers Think I have | said enough for the present. One who approves of economy rather than ex- -ravagance. HAPPY MEDIUM