Miss Jane Addams said: "Many young couples attempt to begin housekeeping on $25, especially among the Italians. There is this in their favor, however -- the girl usually has considerable bed clothing to take with her. A majority of the poor class buy their furniture on the installment plan, and in this way get along when they have little or no cash. But to buy enough to use with the $25 would occasion pretty close figuring. Why, a good stove would cost half that amount, it could be done, but not with good, substantial furniture."
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