the very next paragraph: > Mr. Beecher advised young men to get in debt if they could to a small amount in the purchase of land, in the country districts. <sni

the very next paragraph: > Mr. Beecher advised young men to get in debt if they could to a small amount in the purchase of land, in the country districts. <snip> > This may be safe to a limited extent, but getting in debt for what you eat and drink and wear is to be avoided.