Page 1 - To Dragma May 1930

JOTWITHSTANDING the existence o f many
splendid colleges in the metropolitan dis-

Mm* tricts, the solid foundation of the American
college system rests upon the colleges with-
in the smaller towns. The colleges have in actuality
become small communities while the towns themselves
have become merged into the services o f the colleges.

I n a small community one can never escape his reputa-
tion. I t may be difficult f o r a deserving man to obtain
recognition in the crowded life of huge cities; a rascal
may there find a safe h i d i n g . But, among a population
which is small, every person is known for what he is.
As this is true of the individual, i t is equally true of the
corporation that serves the community. Whatever i t
does f o r any member of the group is known to a l l other
members. Success or failure is not taken f o r granted.
I t becomes a matter of common interest and common
knowledge.

N i n e o f every ten fraternities and sororities upon the
American campus receive Balfour service. T o main-
tain a ratio of which we are justly proud, i t has been
of vital importance that we extend a service that is
equally satisfactory to everyone. The continued growth
of our contract relations each year is silent evidence
that our service to national organizations has become
common knowledge thruout the communities of Ameri-
can colleges.

L G. BALFOUR COMPANY
Attleboro, Massachusetts

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Boston BRANCH OFFICES Des Moines
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Pittsburgh Washington Dallas State College
Columbus Ithaca
Atlanta Indianapolis