Banker Sees 1926 Building Boom Amid Shifting Demand
A National Bank of Commerce analysis argues 1925 marks the peak of this building cycle and 1926 should sustain activity tied to population growth and national prosperity. It highlights demand from normal growth, rising living standards, and wartime shortages, while noting rent declines hinting at easing housing shortage.
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National Bank of Commerce
New York
Commerce Monthly
Bank
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Lasky’s Private Liquor Stock Stolen En Route to New York
Hijackers intercepted Jesse Lasky’s $10,000 private liquor stock as it moved from the Coast to New York and stole it along with valuable silverware. The text shifts to discuss housing demand, construction, and cost factors, noting wage and material price effects on future building and investment yields. An ad for Star Ball Bearing Motors promotes rewinding and repair services.
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Jesse Lasky
Moving Picture Magnate
New York
Building activity and housing demand in long run
The text argues that temporary delays in activity may stimulate long term construction by lowering costs and enabling capital investment in affordable rental housing. It notes four years of high building activity meeting past shortages but warns that materials and labor markets remain inflated and will feel a slowdown if activity declines, though lower costs could sustain future construction volume.
Nine Fast Horses Start At Louisville
Nine of the fastest juveniles have been named to start in the Kentucky Jockey Club stakes at Churchill Downs this afternoon. The mile race carries 10 000 added and could pay 24 415 to the winner if all nine run. Canter, the J. E. Griffith entry, appeared the favorite as heavy snows left the track muddy and warm weather was forecast.
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Louisville
Taining
Churchill Downs
Canter
J. E. Griffith
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