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Collection Structure Poster collection >  How railroad dollars switch back to you. 51.5% for wages that go into local channels of business everywhere. 33% for materials, fuel, etc. to help make better business and more jobs all over America. 8.5% for taxes that help support schools, highways and all other public services. 6.5% for interest, rents, etc. paid to those who loaned the money to build and improve the railroads. 0.5% earned for owners.
Item Title How railroad dollars switch back to you. 51.5% for wages that go into local channels of business everywhere. 33% for materials, fuel, etc. to help make better business and more jobs all over America. 8.5% for taxes that help support schools, highways and all other public services. 6.5% for interest, rents, etc. paid to those who loaned the money to build and improve the railroads. 0.5% earned for owners.
Collection Title Poster collection
Issuing Body Association of American Railroads
Date Created 1946?
Description Drawing of a railroad track branching into small illustrations of the various fund appropriations.
Subject(s) Rates Railroads United States Taxation Finance
Language(s) English
Country of Origin United States
Country of Origin United States
Dimensions Overall: 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
Format Poster
Medium political posters
Color color
Color color
Hoover ID Poster US 4106
Record Number XX343.27623
Collection Guide https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt829015km
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