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In the "Mining and Scientific Press", March 20th, 1920 a section titled "Two Famous Letters From Mr. Hoover", this a paragraph from the second letter: (page 423) First I am an independent progressive in the issues before us today. I think that at this time the issues before the country transcend partisanship. It is well known that I was a Progressive Republican before the war and, I think rightly, a non-partisan during my war service. The issues confronting us are new and the alignment upon them has not yet been made by the great parties. I still object as much...

Thrift is the “miracle cure” for the economic ills of our society, according to David Blankenhorn, author of a new book about the misunderstood word. “Thrift: A Cyclopedia,” is a collection of historical quotes and images — many of which pay homage to a word that today is narrowly defined by Americans to mean “to be cheap” or “to save.” Many misguided consumers think of thrift in a negative light. To them, thrift reminds them of secondhand stores you shop at if you are poor and unfashionable. Being thrifty is being tight with money like your Uncle Al who lived...