Archive for Hughston M. McBain
A Merchants Appraisal of Inflation
Mr. McBain retired in 1958 as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Marshall Field & Company. As a veteran merchant, a world traveler, and a keen observer of economic affairs, he is well qualified to discuss inflation. This article first appeared in two installments in the Chicago Sunday Tribune, March 15 and 22, 1959. It [...]
1Jun1959 | Hughston M. McBain | 0 comments | ContinuedHappiness
Mr. McBain, Chairman of Marshall Field & Company, retired, offered these ideas on happiness before the Chicago Sunday Evening Club, April 27, 1958. You and I share with all mankind a common want — a common quest. It is the search for happiness. Buddhist, Christian, Mohammedan — we all pursue it in our own [...]
1Aug1958 | Hughston M. McBain | 0 comments | Continued-
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