Rensselaer Union, Volume 6, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1874 — The Habit of Saving. [ARTICLE]

The Habit of Saving.

Wastefulness characterizes our domestic economy to an extent un" heard of in more frugal countries, and we must always eat, drink and be clothed with the best the market affords. There is no economy in depriving ourselves of an abundant supply of nourishing food, decent raiment, and healthful shelter, but this affords no excuse for the prevalent sin of waste, nor does it justify spending hard wen wages upon expensive delicacies, unnecessary large habitations or costly trifles. There is far too lavish a subserviency to fashion amoiig all classes. Economy in this respect would not only save money, but tend to create a much needed independence, both in dress and in our whole manner of life.