Birds of a Feather.
In the early days in Oregon, as elsewhere in the West, money was scarce and high rates of interest were demanded and paid. Over in Eastern Oregon lenders were frequently able to get as much as five per cent, a month interest. A citizen of Pendleton, who was dying, was worried about this. He had a lot of money with a banker who was lending it at five per cent, a month. Still he knew others were doing It, and among the number his minister, who had a few thousands placed with the banker for the same advantageous disposal. The dying man sent post-haste for the minister.
"Parson," he said, "there's one thing worries me. Do you think my chances of going to Heaven will be will be damaged because I have been charging five per cent a month for my money ?'
The minister didn't answer for a minute or two. Then he said: "No, brother; I think not!"
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Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 2, 20 March 1912, Page 4
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163Birds of a Feather. Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 2, 20 March 1912, Page 4
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