The Plaster Question and Middleman’s Defense
A lengthy address before the Grange in Elkhart County Indiana recounts a plaster pricing dispute. A middleman defends fair pricing amid dealer opposition, praises Grange unity, and defends monopolies while proposing lower rates to farmers. The piece includes a confession about middleman profit and a satirical poem from The American Grocer.
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