Debtor and creditor nations and trade policy outline
The speech argues living standards rise with affordable prices and efficient production. It explains creditor nations gain from free trade and export growth, while debtor nations deal with payments for foreign capital. It notes creditor nations avoid shifting commodities into debtor hands and promote new trade and investment avenues.
Let Us Think A Little For Ourselves
A historical reflection argues readers rely on editors for summaries and conclusions, reducing independent thought. It notes advertisers influence editorial policy, while farmers rarely advertise, and links this to persistent agricultural distress despite manufacturing strength.
Editorial smear on patriotism in Dillon editorials
In October 20 Dillon Examine editorial, critics accuse the Beaverhead Democrat of unpatriotism over farm policy and administration criticism. The piece argues for higher prices for farm products and real purchasing power, dismissing partisan rhetoric and unrelated political promises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon Examinero
Eaverhead Democrat
Russia
Dillon
Attainment of Our American Tradition and Home Life
The excerpt reflects on the country recovering and fostering the basis of American tradition home life and independence. It underscores the ongoing effort to preserve national identity through domestic values and personal liberty.
Prosperity Claims and Farm Hardship in Postwar Era
The piece argues the farmer receives little benefit from postwar prosperity. It notes agricultural prices rose about 20 percent over prewar levels, while costs for goods rose 150 to 200 percent. It states the farmer’s dollar now buys about 65 cents of prewar value.
Senator Myers in town during Dillon visit
Senator Henry L. Myers, Democratic candidate for associate justice, met voters in Dillon on Monday and left for Madison County Tuesday morning. He toured eastern Montana with Senator Walsh for three weeks and projected strong Democratic prospects for Harry Mitchell’s campaign in the Second district. He noted a reaction against the administration in nominally Republican counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Myers
Dillon
Madison County
Myers
Montana
Walsh
Harry Mitchell
Submerged Class Debate on Tariffs and Farmer Losses
A historical critique argues current tariff laws harm farmers more than they help. Data from the Fair Tariff League shows farmers in ten representative states gain $18.142 million but lose $270.498 million as consumers, totaling a net loss of $666.622 million for the populace and $41 per person.
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American Farm Bureau Federation
New England
Fair Tariff League
Farmer's Union
Republican Protective Organization
H. E. Miles
United States
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Norah Connelley
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Montana State Normal College
University of Montana
Frank Rife
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W. C. Orr
Annie E. Nelson
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