Question:
How very quaint.

Does it follow that "That is lavish."?
Answer:
no

Question:
when i can roll that old beast of mine down there for a lot less than that

Does it follow that "When I can take that monster of mine down there for less than that."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
Some of the subsidies exceed capital and maintenance If the White Sox fail to draw 1.5 million annual fans at New Comiskey Park in the 11th through 20th years of their lease, the state of Illinois is contractually obliged to cover the shortfall at the gate by buying upto 300,000 tickets.

Does it follow that "The state of Illinois must buy lots of tickets if the white Sox don't draw large enough crowds. "?
Answer:
yes

Question:
That's the only time when the money you pay for a stock goes right to the company, rather than to another trader.

Does it follow that "There are no instances where a company will directly receive money when their stock is bought."?
Answer:
no