Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1906 — WHERE DID THEY GET IT? [ARTICLE]

WHERE DID THEY GET IT?

Republican newspapers point with pride to the fact that during 1905 Andrew Carnegie “gave away” >14,000,000, while John D. Rockefeller “gave away” >II,OOO- - This is all very interesting. Every dollar these gentlemen have “given away” has been brought regularly to public .attention through the columns of the daily press, but the more interesting explanation would be, “Where did they get it?” “Upon what meat did this our Caesar feast that he has grown so great” as to be able to “give away” these large sums of money?—The Commoner. 1 cent per dozen more for eggs, 1 cent per pound more for butter than elsewhere. We lead, others follow; we originate, others imitate. Chicago Bargain Stork.