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Editorial
July 9, 1915
Bismarck Daily Tribune
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Editorial highlights American social elite increasingly vacationing domestically instead of Europe, redirecting an estimated $100 million in tourist spending to U.S. soil, with departures dropping sharply from last year.
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SEEING AMERICA FIRST.
Our first families are staying at home.
The millions that formerly went into European coffers are being spent in seeing America
The Summer Social Register reveals the fact that only 205 families of the socially prominent are abroad as against 615 last year. Departures for foreign ports have dwindled since April 1 from 552 to 44.
It is estimated that $100,000,000 spent by the summer tourist in European travel is being used in finding recreation on American soil
The Swiss hotels must be lonesome looking places
Our first families are staying at home.
The millions that formerly went into European coffers are being spent in seeing America
The Summer Social Register reveals the fact that only 205 families of the socially prominent are abroad as against 615 last year. Departures for foreign ports have dwindled since April 1 from 552 to 44.
It is estimated that $100,000,000 spent by the summer tourist in European travel is being used in finding recreation on American soil
The Swiss hotels must be lonesome looking places
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic Policy
What keywords are associated?
Seeing America First
Domestic Tourism
European Travel Decline
Tourist Spending
Social Register
What entities or persons were involved?
Summer Social Register
Swiss Hotels
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Seeing America First And Domestic Tourism
Stance / Tone
Positive And Observational On Economic Benefits Of Domestic Travel
Key Figures
Summer Social Register
Swiss Hotels
Key Arguments
American Elite Families Staying Home Instead Of Traveling Abroad
Spending Shifted From Europe To America
Only 205 Prominent Families Abroad Vs 615 Last Year
Departures For Foreign Ports Dropped From 552 To 44 Since April 1
$100,000,000 In Tourist Spending Redirected To U.S. Recreation