| Show A scout Ls Is thrifty best essays on thrift submitted la in the recent boy scout anniversary contest first prize savings account second prize savings account awarded by roosevelt state bank hugh R dames barnes neola first prize the meaning of 0 the word thrift can best be developed in two ways direct and indirect direct thrift should be divided into three parts viz physically socially and financially A scout to become physically thrifty must be a total abstainer from narcotics and alcoholic liquors eat wholesome tood food drink freely ot of pure milk and water take plenty of outdoor exercise and sleep in a well ventilated room at night his social thrift will depend upion his character and this thrift should bo be his ideal which can be raised to the highest standard of efficiency by being trustful and honest while young shunning bad company 0 pay letting his thoughts be pure and wholesome also strive to reach a social prestige that characterized a washington or a lincoln by using their lives to pattern after thrift to a scout financially does not or should not mean great riches but should mean a happy home with beautiful surroundings to do his part he must begin beg n while young to work and save at every opportunity shun debt and avoid at all times to deal dishonestly no ma matter ater what gain is every investment should be toward his main objective a happy and beautiful home indirect thrift is associating with his fellow men in business such as insurance mining oil and other organized concerns his thrift will depend upon his personality and the ability to judge human nature as lie he comes in daily contact with all kinds of men lloyd crapo roosevelt second prize this is truly a very important subject it being the ninth scout t law proves this were it not tor for the thriftiness of many people the world would indeed be in a very corrupt condition to be thrifty does not mean to be stingy saving ones money helps to avoid being stingy by enabling one to help those in need and to contribute to worthy causes to be thrifty one must save what he can spending money aimless ly Is not thrift it if money cannot be used profitably it should be put in the bank until it is kneaded saving money is not the only way 0 of f being thrifty making the best of ones opportunities is imperative if success is expected by letting opportunities slip by a habit Is soon formed after which nearly all are ignored saving money enables one to take at vantage of the opportunities es as they present themselves thrift also applies to time A few minutes or lu en hour lost each day would in a lifetime amount to several years idleness causes innumerable nume rabla sins it if a person Is busy he will have no time for wrong doings the bell strikes one we take no note of time but its loss young gather ye rosebuds while ye may old time is still a flying and this same flower that smiles today tomorrow will be dying herrick time should be used ii gaining wisdom tor for with wisdom all other things can be easily acquired in idle wishes fools sup supinely anely stay be there a will and wisdom finds a way aay crabbe discretion shall preserve thee understand understanding ini shall keep theo thee old old testament every person should save what lie he can starting a bank account teaches children to save and gives them money to start in business to save money while one can Is absolutely essential to success every scout should start a bank account and should constantly add to it then it he should toi foi any reason need money quickly he will I 1 be prepared by saving he will be able to pay his own way and help those in need it he saves his hia money time and opportunities he be will be doing himself a good turn go to the ant thou sluggard sluggard consider her ways and be wise proverbs this quotation shows that thrift was known and considered as important in the days of king solomon but for the lack of space many other quotations could be here given to prove this a subject gorthy of receiving serious consideration from everyone let us be like the ant let us save and store up all things that are precious let us prepare tor for the time when we may need it all A dollar saved la Is a dollar earned |
