Pueblo chieftain., 1921-12-24


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I. Thrifty people are generous,
CONCLUSION,
THRIFT
]. Why thrift is necessary.
The mistake often is made of defin-
ing thrift mere money saving. Too
much emphasis cannot be placed upon
the fact that in its broadcast sense.
, thrift means to thrive. to make prog
ress. to attain the most lofty height OF
usefulness and success.
The people who were extravagant be-
fore. learned to be thrifty during the
war. Immediately following the armis-
tice there came an era OF reckless
spending, extravaganza, speculation
and waste.
quite natural to review the events that
have transpired since our first Armls-
tice day. one of the great lessons to
be learned from the experiences OF
these three years Is that true thrift
means above all things else the elimi-
not exist II no one buys his wares,
while his customers will become worth
less to him IL they continue TO spend
beyond their means.
The truly thrifty man is prudent
spender. He is the kind of a customer
the sensible merchant most wants on
his books, because he will make his
purchases wisely.
There seems to be rather prevail
ent opinion that there is in existence
a fixed rule or formula by which on.
is enabled to know what percentage OF
his earnings should be set aside for
food. clothing, rent. education, charity,
savings and the various other items.
The person who Is thrifty enough to
save his money to wood purpose and
who has enough strength OF character
to resist the temptat ton to spend 1t
foolishly. will be able to solve his In
dividual problems to the best advan-
taEe.
The Inauguration of banks to be con-
Quoted in conjunction with the school
work up to the present time has had
insufficient announcement in Amer
ics and it is to be regretted that they
have not. become more general
They afford n splendid means of I'M
planting the seeds of thrift practice IN
the hearts OF school children who later
nickels. and dimes. and made plain the
Importance of little things.
Parents. and those in position of au-
thority in our schools, and various edu-
cational institutions, can contribute
substantially to the future glory OF
America. by giving every encourage
ment to the school savings banks.
III a man does not provide for his
children II he does not provide for
all who are dependent upon him-and
II nc mas not tndt VISION OF CcHultlcns
to come. and that care for the days
that have not vet gone. which we sum
| up In the whole idea of thrift and saw
ings. then he has not opened his eyes
to any adequate conception OF human
life. We arc In tins world not to pro-
vide for ourselves alone. but for othcre
and that Is the basis of economy. and
Everything which ministers to thrift
and economy, supplies the foundations
! Of national life"
The thrifty people are most gem
crous. All true generosity can only
proceed from thrift because 1t Is not
generosity to give money which does
not belong to you. as in the case with
the unthrifty." -
He becometh poor that labcreth
with an indolent hand, but tho hand OF
the dilisent maketh rich"
He that gathercth in summer Is an
Intelligent son; but he that sleepeth
in harvest ie a son that causeth
shame
"A rich man ruIcth over the poor
and the borrower is a servant to the
man that lendeth."
on her ways and become wise.
All contestants who were awarded
prizes in the Thrift Essay Contest. arc
REQUESTED to call = the Pueblo SAVINGS
and Trust eompanys. leave their sigma
lures and receive their prizes.