The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1920-02-22
Living

1t is not much the high of living that keeps
close to the ragged edge of poverty; it i. the
cost of high livng-the fsllacious belief that we
need everything we THINK we need.
If you are fortunate enough to be rich, it is your
solemn duty to cooperate with the of normal
means in helping carry out this proposed remedy. II
is for the benefit of the entire naton--and what is
good for the nation is usually good for the individual
citizen.
Stop all forms of for at least 60 days
That will be sufficient tsne to give thorough test
to and demonstrate the feasibility of plan You
will be surprised at the results Decreased demand
must bring decreased prices. 1t always has and it
always will.
When the barber buy first-cass suit of clothes
and durable pair Of shoes for 20 per cent less than
he is now paying, he reduce the price of shaves
to 20 cents When the clothier get a shave for
20 cents and groceries for 20 cent less than he
now paying his prices will decline in proportion
The letup in demand will give the manufacturers
With surplus stocks on his hands, he afford to
cut the price of his goods to the retailer.
When the landlord buy commodities for less than
he is paying, he is willing reduce rents. When
the laboring man can buy his commodities for less.
he must be willing to give the benefit of reduction
to the public for whom he works.
Manufacturers over \the country cry that their
stocks only large enough to from day to day
that they have no opportunity to get ahead. Some
of them will not even take orders, which they say
they cannot iii. Inc StoP buying campaign VIII
still their cry.
Such a campaign will work in a complete and har-
monizing circle. 1t will bear closest scrutiny and
investigation by economists. 1t will put stop to
the mad orgy of incessant buying by the American
public. Even after the 60 day period is up, let
60 slow with buying, will not again deplete the
surplus stocks of manufacturers.
Out the desert water hole is precious. The
depleted the supply of water it contains, the
precious its contents. While the hole is full, the
water is looked upon as common and only compare.
lively valuable.
Can't we all learn a wonderful and timely lesson
from the water hole? Shall we keep the water hole
of industry sucked dry, shall give it time to fill
up while the supply in canteens? 1t may
return to a brimfull water hole and get fresh
supply, being careful not to rile the water.
One person cannot bring about such decided
change in the affairs of a nation Such effort
would resemble throwing a pebble into the ocean.
and will accomplish cure at least bring the pa
tient to the point of convalescence.
Practice economy-preach economy to your friends
and neighbors Economy is the same thing under
any other name. Don't stand aloof simply because
asked. Think of those that less fortunate than
yourself.
Wear your old Clothes shave yourself, find less
pensive living quarters don't buy that furniture
today; let the present coat of paint your house
do for awhile; wear your old shoes; stop buying
diamonds confine your diet to less expensive foods
Your bank account in six months, and the reduction
in prices during that period will be silent attest
to your good Judgment