The New Deal and the Joneses
Farmers confront national policy as the Jones family discusses the New Deal and domestic allotments. The piece outlines farm income, price collapse, and the Agricultural Adjustment Act aims to raise crop incomes while curbing overproduction. The Joneses debate the fairness of processing taxes and price supports in a shifting economy.
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Agricultural Adjustment Administration
After-Dinner Talk on Government Checks
Pa Jones and Henry Robinson share a Sunday dinner and cigars while debating government programs. Henry, a longtime farmer, questions government influence on farming and recalls his family’s long history farming their land.
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S. S. S. Promoted as a reform for appetite and strength
An advertisement touts S S S as a tonic to restore appetite and bodily strength. It claims to stimulate gastric secretion and provide essential minerals to improve blood oxygen transport, promising rested appetite and vigor. It warns against substitutes from unethical dealers and urges demand for the product.
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Farmers face mixed gains as acreage cuts ease
Henry Robinson recalls 90 cents a bushel for wheat this year versus 30 cents last year while drought left many farmers with no income beyond price supports. A shift toward restored production is seen as prices for crops rise with demand, signaling possible area expansion next year.
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Joneses Reach Out to Save Farms for Owners
The Joneses call the Robinsons, join the count attempt, and gain a clearer view of the effort to preserve farms for their owners.
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