Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 87, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 January 1919 — Extravagance. [ARTICLE]

Extravagance.

IK makes no difference who adminlstersSne extravagance or how high the purpose is, extravagance is an evil in Itself. There Is somewhat in the very fact that invites venality and corruption. The very sight of a great pile of money excites desire that too often finds some way for satisfying itself. The papers are full of instances of this kind. In fact, we could write a pretty good history of the country if we limited our narrative to graft and grabbing only,~ahff yet-muc.h of it is overlooked because It is usual and expected. Extravagance has made many an unearned fortune and it is doing as much these days, especially in government contracts. This country should hasten to apply the doctrine Jhat an overcharge Is a crime and that profiteering is treason. There is nothing that so destroys the democratic level of a nation, whether it appears on the heights or in the depths.—Ohio State Journal.