Babson on Railroads Offer to Youth and Investors
Babson Park Florida March 18 1927 Roger W Babson outlines railroad era opportunities for young men seeking jobs and for older men with capital to invest in this installment of his Your Boy's Business series.
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Roger W. Babson
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Railroads face natural monopoly and union hurdles
Railroads hold a natural monopoly, with long haul lines lacking true competition and service-based rivalry in pricing. Government supervision via the Interstate Commerce Commission shapes rates, while unions and farmers press for better conditions. Stockholders see taxes and labor claims erode returns, as rail earnings rise with favorable cycles but may fall faster in downturns.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard
Florida
New York
Miami
Coast Line
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
United States
Atchison
New York Central
Southern Pacific
Northern Pacific
Reading
New Jersey Central
Miss Bailey Honored by National Sorority Phi Mu Gamma
Miss Frances Bailey professor of speech arts at Central has been elected national historian of the Phi Mu Gamma honorary professional dramatic sorority. Her duties include editing the sorority paper. Central proudly notes her untiring efforts have greatly advanced the speech department.
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Frances Bailey
Central
Phi Mu Gamma
Miss Bailey
Central alumna named historian at institute
Central has earned state and interstate fame in debate and oratory. Professor Bailey has performed her duties with satisfaction, and the board believes she can fulfill the position of historian nobly bestowed upon her at this institution. The Central Ray.
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Bailey
Doctor Advises Hot Water Before Breakfast Norma Doctor
A doctor asks if the patient followed advice to drink hot water an hour before breakfast. The patient replies he couldn't maintain the routine for more than ten minutes, saying he did his best.
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