Government costs soar to ten billion in 1924 report
A National Industrial Board study places total 1924 government expenditures at 10 252 000 000, federal cuts offset by state local rises, taxes at 7 907 000 000. The report flags bond financing growth and contrasts tax receipts with outlays across levels. It notes a 1.1 percent rise from 1923 and explains the gap between taxes and spending.