Progressive Colored Americans must seek opportunity which does not come of itself, and which has been denied them in the past.
You must make yourself, and follow high standards.
Start Right in Life
By Avoiding Foolish and Unnecessary Extravagances
Economy tells us we must learn to do without many things we would like, and forego all unnecessary luxuries, recreations and pleasures which call for money.
We can be happy without these things and enjoy the forgotten pleasures of home.
Cut down on rent, table, clothes, etc.
The burden of economy falls upon the women who do the marketing, cooking and housework.
Let the men save on personal expenses. A woman can throw out more at the back door than a man can bring in through the front, but his billiards or pool, cigars and drinks soon devour the pennies and dimes saved by the wife.
Do not buy what you do not need or that you can get along without.
Do not make fun of pennies and dimes as unimportant. Instead of saying, “It is only a penny,” say “It is a whole penny.”