El Nuevo mexicano., 1920-01-15
Becoming Wealthy

Not Jar from the exact spot where the
first thought Of Thrift Day was o~rlganateo
Nv Charles H. Norton, Of Collins Publicity
Service OF Philadelphia, and within arms
reach Of a business theroughfare where
thousands are passing daily. are the earthly
remains Of q man whose words OF wisdom
and ~admonitions for thrift are proverbial
the world over.
This same Poor Richard whose birth
day We celebrate simultaneously with Thrift
dav. has often been pointed out as d line
example Of the application Of his own teach
ings. He practiced what he preached and
his life was an excellent demonstration 0i
live and let live
There are many other prominent men q
History esteemed as great" not alone Pc
cause of their fine words Of helpfulness, DuI
because OF their actual deeds as we'll which
prove the practicability Of applying the true
principles of economy. BY way Of example
and pFecept. the thrift lesson has been wei
taught. But has the lesson been well
learned; and has it been generally applied
to living, in a practical wayY
The study of thrift is we'll worth taking
strictly to heart. 1t IS easily learned, easily
applied and the results are sure, and almost
Immediate. But before IL Is applied, there
is required a certain ~self1anaylsis and that
must be an honest one.
There are many good ways to start a
thrift campaign for oneself and thoroughly
acquire the habit. Here Is one:
Start in by laying aside the very first
temptation to oYerindulgenue that Is pre-
sented. Then as you are confronted Dy
others, discard, one BY one, all thoee things
unnecessary to 100 per cent efficiency n
living.
When considered in thdb light, it is
neither hard nor irksome. 1t isn't neces-
sAry to be penurious. stingy or miserly, or
10 give UP anything really necessary to cor
rect living. Live well and right, but give
up those things which seem extravagant,
o~ver-indulgent and overluxurious.
1t viii soon be apparent that many things
now considered a part of the usual routine
are entirely unnecessary; and that their
elimination viii allow much greater free
dom Of action and quicker development
while they instantly and materially reduce
the items Of expense.
Poor Richard says: Buy what thou hast
no need OF. and ere long thou shalt sell thy
necessities No one need say what these
needless things are. Your own best 1pdgs
ment, If honestly followed, win be Q sure
guide.
Remember this, profit by it, and In only q
few days, maybe hours, perhaps minutes,
there win accumulate a surplus Of money
for which there viii appear no immediate
use. That 10 the very first result and re-
ward OF thrift. IN a short time, the person
who holds to such a purpose win be amazed
at how little Is really necessary Tor com
plete and happy living as compared WITH
his larger powers OF p~roducu0n; in other
words. how much profit-surplus-there y
ii work when the expenses are reduced 20
simple. normal demands.
10 exercise thrift requires solne ftxlty Of
purpose. an effort OF mine and exercise OF
wilipower. 3 AS an aid 70 definite, decided
action. Thrift day IL set aside as an OBJ
Jectiye point to which and from which thrift
can be more readily worked. Every
day Of the year VIII moro easily become q
Thrift day because Of the special attention
and consideration given 70 tho apniversaryt
start a new thrift habit on Thrift Day
January IL. There Is untold satisfaction a.
Observation-Disclosures there VIII pa
much enjoyment In participating with the
many thousands who now celebrate the DAY