New Ulm Review discusses retail trade and rural power shift
The New Ulm Review analyzes 1921 retail trade data showing price cuts boosted sales volume despite lower money value. It notes regional differences, chain store gains, and mail order declines, while urging rural credit, grain stabilization, and greater farmer influence in Washington and St Paul.
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United States
National Retail Dry Goods Association
U.S. Department of Labor
New England
Wales
New York
Middle West
Chicago
Cincinnati
Minneapolis
Kansas City
South
Baltimore
Far West
United Cigar Stores
H. Kress
Woolworth Company
S. H. Kresge
J. C. Penney
Schulte Cigar
Mathy
Sears, Roebuck
Montgomery Ward
Canadian farmer revolt shifts politics across provinces
The piece notes Governor Preus’s boast of cooperation with no politicians and reveals a widespread farmer and worker revolt in Canada. From Atlantic to Pacific, farmers and labor groups back farmer labor candidates challenging the two old parties against privilege management.
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Preus
Canada
Atlantic
Pacific
Farmers and Workers of Canada
Jokes of Civilization on Wage Fairness
A critic cites wide gaps in pay across professions from railroad presidents to engineers and ministers. The piece argues that a "reasonable wage" is what one can take, referencing J. Pierpont Morgan’s 1914 remark on a longshoreman’s $10 weekly wage as sufficient if accepted.
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Charity of Friends
Ius
J. Pierpont Morgan
Funeral and Start Over Acknowledging Mistakes
Townley blamed by some for contributing to a low mood, while urging accountability for big bankers and political machines. The piece counsels starting anew after grave errors, praising selfless communal effort, editors’ earnings as a service to the community, and urges subscribing to the Naw Ulm Review.
China and the Conference by Edward F McSweeney
Edward F McSweeney argues the Washington Conference cannot align with China’s needs. He contends Root’s plan serves big interests, warns of partition risk, and describes the Consortium’s control over China through foreign loans and tariffs. He urges full Chinese sovereignty and domestic revenue safeguards to avert a larger war.
Reduced Rail Rates for Farmers Week at University Farm
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation announces eighth annual Farmers and Homemakers Week at University Farm in St Paul from January 2 to 7, 1922. Attendees with a minimum of 360 people will receive a one and one half fare from all Minnesota points on the certificate plan via Western Passenger Association. To get a reduced return ticket, buy between December 31 and January 6, obtain a certificate or receipt, and have it stamped with the same date as the ticket. Present the certificate on arrival to the endorsing officer F L French, who will validate the ticket through the joint agent once 850 tickets of 67 cents or more are received. For more details contact Dr A V Storm at University Farm.
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China
Washington
Root
United States
Pekin
Canton
Great Britain
France
Japan
Thhough
Turkey
Germany
Bagdad
Minnsots
Farm Bureau Federation
St. Paul
University Farm
Minnesota
Western Passenger Association
Minneapolis
F. L. French
Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
Minnesota Shortcake Team Wins Chicago National Contest
The Minnesota peach shortcake team of Audrey Pulver Lila Rogers and Genevieve Fink from Rose Creek Mower county won first place at the Chicago International Livestock Exposition. The Minnesota junior livestock judging team placed seventh and state leader T A Erickson escorted 18 Minnesota youths who earned free trips for superior club work to the International.
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Minnesota
Agricultural delegates urged for Washington tax conference
At the January county board meeting the president proposes selecting one or more delegates from the farming community to ensure agricultural interests are represented. The conference will focus on the excessive tax burden borne by business and property, with Governor Preus and other prominent speakers addressing attendees.
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Preus
Woman in the Case Reference in New Ulm Review
A fragment from the New Ulm Review reports a humorous dialogue about a husband accused of a misdemeanor involving a woman. The exchange features Mrs Awkins and Mrs Ope discussing legal trouble and a “Miss Demeanor” charge.
Fragmentary dialogue on a windy day and a quarrel
A garbled exchange features a man described as bombastic and vain and a woman asking for writing a note. The dialogue hints at personal tension and a humorous domestic moment, including a claim about a husband.
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New Ulm Review
NEW Ulm Publishing CO
New Ulm, Minn
A.C. Townley
Nonpartisan League
Harding
Government Grain Corporation
Productio
United Voice
State Capitol
Wall Street
Townley
Naw Ulm
Edward. F
McSweeney
South Manchurian
Manchuria
Mr. Root
Simears
Persia
Ormany
Britain
Russia
London
Tokio
Berlin
Petrograd
Far East
Ghina
Groebners’ Purity Grocery
Best
John H. Forster
New Alm
Pou
B.A. Ocha
Bons, Pepe
Minn
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