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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1948
Page
4
Mrs. Melvin Pough and her infant daughter visited the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Hollowell on Monday. Mr and Mrs Francis Fogel of Lena were afternoon and supper guests of Mr and Mrs John Fo jzel on Sunday.
The American Business Men's Research Foundation claims 50 000 unemployed alcohol addicts in Chicago's Skid Row could generate about one billion dollars in ten years if rehabilitated and employed. It estimates a demand for 50 000 suits and household goods, plus housing, with "floaters" drawn from tramps to former professionals. The piece notes the area hosts 50 000 to 80 000 people, worsened by election-driven inflows, and argues most Skid Row residents are alcohol addicts, with 85 percent potentially employable but currently unemployed. It links potential industry value to historical wage data and inflation yet to claim a precise outcome.
The Foundation, using Dublin and Lotka estimates, projects that a rehabilitated alcoholic aged 30 could have a lifetime earning capacity of about 29 300 dollars, and at 40 about 28 800. Based on a nominal 2000 dollar yearly wage, the report argues Skid Row holds a vast untapped wealth in humans worth about 100 million to 1 billion dollars over 10 0 years, while other salvaged materials are neglected.
Thomson briefs list Sunday visits by Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stiles to Chadwick and Clinton. Sunday evening supper guests included Miss Doris Westcamp and Orrie Rutherford with Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grim. Additional calls feature Mrs. Sam Fox visiting Mrs. Jay Rupple and outings in Freeport with Mrs. Brookstra, Mrs. Groharing, and Miss Cone visiting Miss Hattie Gilbert.
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