Bootlegging as a Public Utility in Economic Perspective
The discussion argues bootlegging shows low losses and high asset liquidity, with depreciation borne by consumers. It notes minimal upkeep costs per unit, widespread surety bonds, and broad shareholder participation. A key risk is legal reclassification, which could stabilize the industry if negligence and tariff deviations were pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckner
Ripley
Harvard Economist
May Day remarks by Coolidge and Rev Gordon on youth
In Washington the President told Boy Scouts that parents must exercise control or nobody else can. In San Francisco the Reverend urged action on youth with a maxim that better birth control than no control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Washington
Coolidge
Congregational Church
San Francisco
Gordon
West Coast
Railways versus Motor Buses A Taxpayer’s Perspective
The article argues motor buses outperform railways by avoiding many costs. It notes railways pay heavy taxes and upkeep while buses rely on taxed roads. It cites fare differences San Francisco to Portland and praises Northern Pacifics luxury observation cars.
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Treasuries
San Francisco
Portland
Rise of the Bootlegger and Its Vast Turnover
The Wall Street Journal discusses bootlegging with Buckner estimating a 4 billion dollar annual turnover placing it among top US industries. It notes lack of public financial reporting and limited external financing while highlighting high sales to capital ratios and operating expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street Journal
Buckner
Stock Exchange
President Coolidge Praises Boy Scouts as Ally to Family Life
President Coolidge addresses the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America urging home and religious influence as the sole foundation of character. He warns against government substitutes and highlights scouting as a civic, moral training aligning with national unity and public welfare.
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Washington
Coolidge
National Council of the
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement
United States
Fire
Post Office
Boy Scouts
Aging legends defy time in a high-spirited pep talk
In a public remarks scene the 81 year old Elihu Root, 87 mile walker Edward Payson Weston, and aging leaders like Judge Elbert Gary 80 and Oliver Wendell Holmes 85 symbolize vigor beyond four-score. The piece urges readers to compare their age with these figures and look forward with energy.
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Helena
Senate Chamber
Elihu Root
Senate
Edward Payson Weston
Elbert H. Gary
Gary
Supreme Bench of
United States
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Chauncey Depew
Harvey Wiley
Miles City And Bozeman Tie In Scholarship Honors
In a journalism typewriting contest, contestants from Kalispell Butte Sheridan Great Falls Miles City and Havre compete across novice and senior events. Patricia Weberg Kalispell wins multiple novice and senior typewriting awards and earns a trip to New York after taking first in the 15 minute novice event.
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Patricia Weberg
Kalispell
Jeanette Rossiter
Sheridan
Esther Crestette
Butte
Harold Severance
Great Falls
Helen Hickman
Esther Gcrestetto
Mabel Munro
Helen Crum
Miles City
Mabel Willetts
Havre
New York
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Rise OF the Bootlegger
Bozeman
Scandinavian
Big Timber, Montana
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