The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1920-01-17
Opening Event of National
Campaign In Topeka.
"Save First and Spend After.
ward" Is the Greed.

Today is National Thrift Day. the
opening day of the National Thrift
Week Campaign. 1t is also the birth
day of Benjamin Franklin, who was
noted for his thrifty habits and the
many famous phrases he coined deal
ing with economy and saving.
Thruout the entire United States,
in every city, town, village and COM
munity, the thrift campaign is be-
ginning today. For the last week.
thru literature, advertising. posters
and talks Topeka has been advised of
the approach of Thrift Week.
The days of the week have been
designated as follows:
Sat, Jan. 17-NationaI Thrift Day.
Sun, Jan 1s-Thrift Sunday.
Mon, Jan. 19-National Life Insur-
ance Day.
tues. Jan. n-Your- Own
Home Day
Wed, Jan. 21.-Make-a-wnI Day.
Thurs, Jan. 22-Thrift-in-I Industry
Day.
Fri, Jan. 2s-Family Budget Day.
Sat. Jan. 24-Pay-Yo Day.
In the language of a bulletin is
sued by the government savings or
ganization the purpose of the cam
paign is to enlist the nation in a
campaign to Save first and spend
afterward." to teach the policy OF
sticking to a program of making the
present insure the future by the regu-
lar saving and investment of some part
of every pay check, to invest prefera-
bly, in government securities and to
demand a dollars worth of goods for
every dollar spent.
Elliott and Benning at Head.
An organization Of all business
banking and industrial interests in
Topeka has been effected by the
executive committee headed by c. s.
Elliott. n. W. Benning, chairman OF
the committee, secretary Of the Cen
trail 7. NJ C. A., has prepared the
local program with the assistance oi
the economic program OF the National
Y. NJ. c. A. committee.
Practically every business in Topeka
which can by virtue of the nature OF
it's industry, claim any particular Gay
as it's own. has arranged for a special
program for that day. Talks in their
establishments, posters and special ad-
vertising are among the methods they
intend to employ in disseminating the
specific idea. A number of firms will
place special thrift pamphlets in theii
weekly pay envelopes.
Similar to the methods employed ir
the liberty loan drives. a schedule OF
speakers has been arranged as fol.
lows:
]. r. Burrow, president Centra
National bank, Central Y. NJ. C. A, 1;
noon: W. B. Lawrence East Mill
Santa Fe Shops. 1880 I'M: ]. H. Lee
Kansas Reserve Investment Co, din.
ing room of Santa Fe freight car de.
partment, 1920 p. m; J. E. JONES
Merchants National bank. Perfection
Metal Co., 1f:45 a. m I. E. Henry
Prudential Trust Co.. Topeka LAUNDRY
$3.50 p. m
Thrift Pledge.
+ The thrift pledge follows:
Sign the following pledge and keey
| IL posted where you will see it ever
time you start to violate one of thu
/ ten financial commandments.
! Realizing the benefit to my coun
\ try, my loved ones and myself of hon
est, sensible spending. consistent saw
F, ing, wise investing and cheerful giving
l promise TO do my best to:
| 1. Work and earn.
! 2. Make budget. -
! 3. Keep a record of expenditures
I 4. Have a bank account
s. Carry life insurance.
! s. Make a will.
Z. Own my own home.
8. Pay my bills promptly.
9. Invest in government securities
10. Share with others.
signed =.
! Ddle-
Prizes for Suggestions.
As part OF the plan. prizes hav
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