When was it published?

September 5, 1835 in South Branch Intelligencer

Domestic News September 5, 1835

South Branch Intelligencer

Q: What keywords are associated?

New Orleans, Tavern Keepers, Boarding Houses, Profits, Competition, Public Accommodation

Romney, Hampshire County, West Virginia

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What is this article about?

The New Orleans Bee reports immense profits for tavern keepers and boarding house operators in New Orleans, including one landlord clearing $170,000 in three years and many women earning $8,000-$10,000 per season, spurring competition and new public accommodation houses.

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Tavern Keepers in New Orleans.--The New Orleans Bee, in alluding to the immense profits made by this class of people there, says that one landlord cleared $170,000 in three years, and that many females who keep boarding houses, have cleared $8 or $10,000 in a single season. This, however, has awakened competition, and many new houses for public accommodation are now being built.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

New Orleans Tavern Keepers Boarding Houses Profits Competition Public Accommodation

Where did it happen?

New Orleans

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New Orleans

Outcome

one landlord cleared $170,000 in three years; many females cleared $8 or $10,000 in a single season; increased competition leading to new houses being built.

Event Details

The New Orleans Bee alludes to immense profits made by tavern keepers and boarding house operators in New Orleans, awakening competition with many new houses for public accommodation now being built.