Thrift in France and America, a Chicago leader cites contrasts
Simon W Straus of Chicago, president of the American Society for Thrift, reports on European thrift as he toured the continent. He praises French self denial in essentials and advocates a planned, harmonious domestic budget for Americans, including rent, food, clothing, education, dowries, amusements, emergencies, and old age.
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