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...center of the American busi ness stage has been almost monopolized by the stock market during the past week. Ten days ago share prices were distinctly weak; of the speculative "leaders," Can declined ¼ in a day, Baldwin ?, Studebaker ?, Steel 1?. Even the reliable chain stores sold off sharply. Stewart Warner dropped...
...world breathes again and Mr. Baldwin becomes a popular choice. His appointment, however, is convenient rather than fortunate. Baldwin. Stanley Baldwin is a man of 55 years of age. He was educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he obtained honors in mathematics. He then became immersed in business and succeeded his father, Alfred Baldwin, as chief partner of Baldwins Ltd., an iron foundry. His political career commenced in 1908 when he was elected to Parliament for the Bewdley division of Worcestershire. It was not until 1917 that he attained any degree of political prominence. In this year...
...addition to this ideal of moderate rather than excessive wealth, the busi- ness man should entertain a right standard of living. The simple life is undoubtedly the ideal life, but the simple life does not mean a life without comfort and refinement. It does mean a life that is not lowered by undue extravagance and the reckless expenditure of large sums of money...