Teddy Roosevelt: “The object is to encourage thrift and economy in the wage-earner and…”

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The object is to encourage thrift and economy in the wage-earner and person of moderate means.

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Republican · New York

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Roosevelt highlights the goal of postal savings banks to foster financial responsibility among workers.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The object is to encourage thrift and economy in the wage-earner and person of moderate means.”