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Newspaper

Kansas City Star

Location

Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1908

Page

2

Perils of Economy Warns Against Excessive Saving

Prof Charles Zueblin of the University of Chicago argues saving can harm society more than spending. He cites Puritan caution in New England and French peasant frugality as a public drawback despite personal benefit. Lulu Glaser signs with Shuberts to star in a new musical comedy after ending her run with Jos Weber. Continuous Plaza Hotel reception honors Mrs Belmont’s daughter the Duchess of Marlborough.

New York Charles Zueblin University of Chicago League For Political Education Forty-fourth Street New England Lulu Glaser Shuberts Jos Weber Merry Widow The Mrs. Belmont Hotel Plaza Plaza Hotel H. P. Belmont Duchess of Marlborough

Water as Capital in Transit Stocks Compared

The piece compares capitalization of water utility stock, noting the Toronto Railway Company is capitalized at $120,000 per mile versus $70,000 less for the Metropolitan of Kansas City. It mentions 17 million in water capitalization and fares of 3 cents versus five cents, arguing the water value is reflected in the Metropolitan’s stock.

Toronto Railway Company Kansas City Toronto Metropolitan

Thrift and Living Standards Highlight Early 20th Century Talk

A speaker criticizes thrift misuses and urges balancing saving with spending to raise living standards. He argues many fail to enjoy life after big savings and cites an example of a dinner lecture with a duchess and Belmont hosting seventy guests, featuring a formal state drawing room, a rose garden, and continuous music.

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World Clock Project Aims to Top World’s Largest

In Thomaston Conn a Jersey City soap factory plans a massive sign clock with a 28 foot diameter to be visible from the river and New York piers. It will surpass Philadelphia and Westminster clocks in size.

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