The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-09-08
Labor Omnia Vincit"

The above has been the subject Of great num-
bcrs of graduation day orations and myriad
of other literary efforts but probably never be-
fore in the worlds history has its adoption by
mankind in general as motto been so
necessary.
The economic problems of today, the most diff
hcult recorded on the pages of history, are,
almost without exception, dependent for solu-
tion ON courageous, honest labor of some kind.
The toiIcr IS the producer and the producer is
the MAN Of the Hour He, who with his
hands or brains has created something of value,
is worth whllc-a blessing to himself and to his
fcllowman. One Of our citizens, famed the world
around for his phenomenal success and for his
breadth of vision in industrial undertakings,
recently said: "Tho great need of the world to-
day is to work hard and save. This applies not
alone to the laborng man but to the man of
great means There is no place in America today
for the oafer." The loafcr, whether young or
old whether clad in silks and satns or in rags,
deserves the fullest measure of contempt. Emer-
son said, "In free and just commonwealth
property rushes from the idle and imbecile to
the industrious, brave and perseverng" This is
proper and correct adjustment. He who hon.
ostly strives should wear the crown of success.
Quoting again, this time from Barrow-"Indus-
try has annexed thereto the fairest fruits and
richest rewards"
Not only should everyone give the fullest pos
Siblc need of service with his physical and men-
tai being, but he should to the extent of his abl-
ity put to work the accumulation of material
wealth he controls The one who hides away his
money and does not so place it that it may be-
part Of that whole which can be used to
finance the enterprises so necessary at this time
to the prosperity of our community, is doing a
great wrong to himself and to his fellowman.
He is not only losing the returns from his money
he would have if it were working for him, but
he is also deprvng his neighbors and friends
of the benefit that would accrue to the commu-
nifty from the use of that money to assist in
financing the various enterprises. In addition to
the direct benefit he would also benefit indi-
rectIy from the improved business conditions Of
the whole community. Statistics indicate that
there is being held out of circulation at this time
about one billion dollars One billion dollars
hidden away--one billion dollars doing no one
any good-onc billion dollars loafing. Could
that one billion dollars be at once returned to
the channels of commerce, where it rightully
belongs, general business Improvement
throughout the nation would result. One bill
lion dollars working in contrast to one billion
dollars oafng means food for millions of men,
women and children, who are now hungry be-
cause of lack of employment.
Do not be loafer, either in person or through
your wealth. Deposit your money in the bank
and thus put it to work for yourself and for the
community.
Furthermore engage in some productive en-
ployment, become producer of something to
benefit mankind. Work hard, work long hours,
work Loyalty with hands or brain, and soon the
clouds of business depression will vanish and
we will again be living in the sunshine of pros
perity.
w. o. BUCK, Vice President of
Central National Bank