The Coconino sun., 1918-06-21
PASS MONEY TEST" AS HAVE OUR BOYS
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 What do you think economy means? The majority of folks think economy is going without things-usually things needful.
 1 There never was a time when it was so vital for American citizens to get straight-the meaning of econ omy, extravaganza, penury and thrift.
 Economy never was intended to cover the act of grabbing and grasp ing and grabbing right and left, in order to protect the individual self. Economy, like virtue, is divine att tribute-when it is practiced in its true sense.
 There is a worldwide difference be- tween economy and extravaganza. The writer has in mind woman who thought she was economizing when she bought corset for fifteen cents, at grand bargain sale flagrantly ad- yertised as Sacrifice sale," then of course could never wear it out. She tortured herself trying to wear it for days, because she could not afford to throw it away--so she reasoned. Then there is another person in mind, who felt she could not subscribe to daily newspaper, because she wanted to economize-and she could go without reading! But how far on life's jour ney could she go efficiently and not keep in touch with her fellowmen? The government is helping us Am erican citizens to get the habit of thrift. The far-seeing ones in touch with things on the firing line realize the necessity of every individual talk ing part in the great activities-those activities which are costing money, blood and brains. Because thrift is an art which it is conceded we have not practiced very keenly for the whole human family, polite and physical--we are being urged to save -economize-practice thrift in the little things as well as the big.
 When you are inclinded to grumble, or feel that your personal rights are being hard pressed, because every where you go you are urged to buy bonds, war certificates, or Thrift Stamps, don't let the grouch get a clutch on your vitals. You are an American-and you would hotly re- sent being called anything else. The Spirit of '76" is father to all of us here, but many of us have been rocked in the crade of ease and soft times for so many years we're asleep to the really crying needs of today. Now, it's time to wake up, boys and girls, men and women, every mothers son and daughter of us-and learn what it means to save-that economy and thrift can and will do for our country--what thrift will do for each individual who scents the cougse, starts saving-and keeps it up.
 And don't get puffed up when you have paid for bond or two--or have bought a few Thrift Stamps. Of course, you have helped Uncle Sam it's your duty and privilege-and you are doing it, but bear in mind that "what bIesses one blesses all," and vice versa, what blesses all, is bound to bless one, your own self.
 Every cent that you put into Thrift Stamps, War Savings Certificates, or Liberty Bonds is helping to win the war-your war, neighbor John--your war and my war-we cannot differen- tiate, and place the responsibility somewhere. else-and leave out any individual. The government, the army, the public; isn't thing apart from the people-we're all in it.
 Another thing, while your pennies, your dollars, loaned to the country now are going to win the war, and make this country decent place to live ina safe place-perhaps the most lasting effect this saving will have on you individually (and every one who does it) is that it will get you into the channel-the channel of righteous economy and saving.
 Go look up your dictionary-it will maybe surprise you to read what it says about economy.
 Last word--get the governments viewpoint. Because they ask you to save does not mean that they will ever encourage the disruption of the country's business. There never was time when it was so necessary to keep a happy equilibrium. Economy does not mean that you shall stop buying things--that you shall bank rupt every merchant and business man in the community. Neighbor Johns business must be sustained, so that he too can edo his bit" True economy means that you must be alert, and help to keep all righteous business up to normal, while at the same time practicing thrift. True economy also can be construed to mean that you--all of us-refrain from depressing the normal activity of the commercial world. Don't set afloat pessimistic ideas. Nothing is more helpful to the enemy's plans than the doleful dollar harangue. Make your dollars dance-do double duty-keep up healthful trade in all channels-and you'll have more dol lars when the war is over. Wake up!