Small Town Is An Answer To Problems
Roger W. Babson argues decentralization as a remedy for industrial expansion woes. Small towns offer power, low living costs, labor supply, tax advantages, and access to materials, with lower business costs and easier plant facilities. Firms locate in small towns for cheaper upkeep, labor, and transport savings, including poultry plants and canning factories.
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Roger W. Babson
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Rural towns eyed as hubs for cheap power and fuel
The piece argues that rural Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Montana and West Virginia sit near natural gas sources enabling cheap fuel and chemical feedstocks. It notes dam projects like Tennessee Valley, Boulder, Bonneville and Grand Coulee could supply near unlimited power, plus gas from unmined coal may offer future strike-free energy. It also highlights healthier living conditions, lower commuting costs, and local community ties boosting morale and productivity.
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West Virginia
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Boulder Dam
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Decentralization Attracts Firms To Small Cities
The text argues that small cities inspire personal importance and morale among workers, boosting productivity for the same pay as urban areas. It notes management appeal, family life, and reduced red tape as advantages, with decentralization seen as a trend while large cities keep growing.
Thompson's Borsoma Tablets advertised for kidney fatigue relief
An advertisement claims kidney fatigue causes backache and dizziness and promotes Thompson's Borsoma Tablets to simulate kidney action and increase urinary secretions for quick relief. It urges readers to buy at druggists with a 50e price and suggests Golden Lax Tablets for constipation at 11.
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