THE
CHEMAWA
AM ERICAN
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the selection of a motto. The thing for them, one and all, to do now
is to keep the motto fresh and green in their minds and endeavor at all
times to follow in the direction which it points. From now on the
class will each trod an individual path—they must "fly with their own
wings.” The good wishes of the American will follow them and we
shall he pleased at all times to chronicle their successes. May they
have patience in abundance and persevere everlastingly.
E F F IC IE N C Y
Commodities have power and value according to supply and demand.
It is the same with labor. It is impossible to legislate a price for labor,
for if there is no demand for it at the legislated wage it will not be en
gaged. It would be unconstitutional to force one to pay a given price
for labor not required, just the same as it would to attempt to force one
to purchase potatoes one did not want or need.
Recognizing the truths of the above statements and realizing the ne
cessity of "doing something” whereby we may live and get ahead, we
see the need of efficiency in our work. "Efficiency” is the "open ses
ame” for success. More and more the demand for efficient service is
growing. Employers want capable people. Everything in our entire
social and political system demands capable, energetic, efficient labor
with little regard to whether it is in the realm of art or in the great in
dustrial world.
We desire to impress upon our young readers the necessity of effic
iency. It w’ould be wise to resolve to be the most efficient person pos
sible to find "on the job.” When such is the case there will be no
need to fear a lay-off, regardless of what may be your calling. Get ac
quainted with Miss Efficiency” and court her with the utmost ardor.