Abolish Privilege as the Monopsony Cure
The piece argues punitive trust laws fail, cites the Oil and Steel Trust rulings, and claims a true remedy lies in abolishing privilege. It urges tax on land values, ending private control of public highways, and draining special favors to curb monopolies without court battles. It ends by likening ridiculed seed pleas to farmer patience.
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Oil Trust
Steel Trust
Rockefeller
Morgan
Supreme Court
Qi Trist
England and the 1831 Sedition Laws in America’s Time
Steadside flyer by Judson King, executive secretary of the National Popular Government League, warns Americans of Tory echoes in 1920. It argues British sedition acts arose from landholding opposition and were repealed in 1831, urging vigilance against similar fears and the push for universal suffrage and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Judson King
National Popular Government League
Washington, D. C
King
Erskine May
Anderson
Boston
Clippings and Commend Unions vs Trusts
A Washington County Post letter discusses unions and trusts, citing the Danbury hatters case and Standard Oil, criticizing how antitrust enforcement has varied. It contrasts unions’ reliance on members’ savings with trusts’ wealth and warns farmers and workers about Sherman act compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Danbury Hatters
Steel Trust
Washington Cunty Post
Stillwater
Servant of the sovereign American people debate
A collection of clipped editorials criticizes presidential supremacy and foreign policy stance. Blain and Hitchcock spar over the Shantung reservation and China policy, while Minnesota Editorial Association is accused of politicized control and disloyal labeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wilson
Blain
Wash
Food for Thought on Labor and Farmers at the Ballot Box
The Farmers Reporter argues workers and farmers should unite to address wage labor inequalities. It condemns capitalist profits drawn from labor and links this to demoralizing luxury for the idle class. The piece urges collective action at the ballot box to remedy the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Marshall
Money Worth and World Authors in Postwar Trade
The piece discusses American money losing value, saying a dollar buys four pounds of sugar or two pounds of coffee, and notes travel baskets used in other nations. It imagines a wealthy man like John D. Rockefeller could buy an entire new country in Southern Europe after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailigsf
John D. Rockfeller
Europe
A Seditious Thought on Supply and Flour Prices
A fragment discusses the law of supply and demand and its relation to flour prices. It mentions a government granary or grain corporation holding 60,000,000 pieces of flour and considers potential effects on prices. The text reads as a critical, speculative note on economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graih Corporation
Radical rhetoric and currency talk in late 1920s papers
Columns from North Dakota and Minnesota papers critique price policy, state bonds, and Hoover era politics while debating a proposed new two cent piece to reflect changing purchasing power. Letters mock inflation, defend state investment, and praise Roosevelt’s legacy amid currency reform talk.
Seed catalogs lure idle gardeners in winter
The Winnebago Enterprise notes that those strongest for mardening last January grow less enthusiastic as days lengthen. It contrasts winter seed catalogs' easy planning with the harder task of tending a garden when spring arrives.
Prohibition Backlash Sparks Last Week Elections
Has John Come Back Prohibition fails to win support down east with disapproval voiced in Vermont and Massachusetts while Chaska Herald notes waning enthusiasm as public sentiment shifts. The piece suggests hypocrisy fades as ink runs dry and calls for barleycorn’s return amid renewed debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Massachusetts
John’ Barleycori
Twine Prices to Drop for Minnesota Farmers in 1919
State Board of Control reports twine will be cheaper in the coming season, saving Minnesota farmers about 1,180,000 dollars. Standard 606 foot bundles priced at 13.75 dollars, down six dollars from last year, and 860 foot manila also reduced by six dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Control
Minnesota
New Ulm Community Notices Sweep Easter Plans
A string of local social items from New Ulm notes visitors and travelers, business trips, and Easter plans. Names include Mrs Rachel Russell, Donald Ross, Misa Bertha Dording, Miss Frances Ginkel, Ella Compart, Alfred Spink, Miss Molly Fritz, Mrs Hy Stege, Miss Alma, Mesdames Nick Schons and Anton Schueller, Rudolph Gieseke, Gustavius Adolphson College, Mrs John Merth, Miss Elizabeth Kaup, Mrs F W Johnson, Mrs Arthur Behsmen, Mrs F Dollinium, and many others with travels to St Paul, Minneapolis, Huron, Wabasso, and Springfield. The Brown County county commission met in session, and the local News Club was hosted by C J Seifert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Bertha Dording
Fairfax
A.S
Local visits and transacts in New Ulm and vicinity
Individuals from Courtland Nicollet Wande Morganswas Springfield Sleepy Eye and nearby towns are noted traveling visiting relatives and transacting business in New Ulm and area. Several residents plan or have returned home from Springfield Fairfax Sleepy Eye Sanborn and Lumberton with updates on health and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C R. Henrick
Minnepolis
Mary
E. J. Grimes
Mill City
Otto D. English
Tree
Ekpetta
New Ulm
Albert Curbahn
Emil’ Rasmussen
Hans Jensen
Jaéck Brnigénzer
Sleepy Eye
Regulations for Pickerel Harvest in April and March
Local officials and the fish commissioner issue regulations on taking pickerel in nearby lakes for March and April. March restrictions permit spearing only in licensed fish houses. general take is barred. Also notes a three year old son recovering after appendectomy at a local hospital.
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Rudolph Gieséke
E. A. Gieweke
Courtland
Catled Avery
Ami
Aid
Angie Tals Roe
Rudolph Preisinger
Lafayette
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China
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Japan
St. Peter
Tiniea
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America
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North Dakota
Washington County Post
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Coin ‘of the Realm
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United States
Mapleton
Donald Ross
St. James
Rachel Russell
Redwood Pulls
Dorn
Storm Lake Town
Molly Fritz
Warda
Hy Stége
Miss Alma
Nicollet
Gustavus Adolphon College
John Merth
Elizabeth Kaup
Wabasso
Hornes
F. W. Johnson
St. Paul
Arthur
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St.,Paul
Chas. Helmes
F. Dollinium
Watertown
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County Commissioners
Brown County
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North Broadway
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Minneapolis
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Huron
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Henry Langmack
Springfield
John H. Langmuck
J. C. Rothenburg
George Doehne
South German Street
Anne Hetlinger
S. C
Bowen Publishing Co
Elma Stolz
Little Falls
Cwa. Stole
Martha Kent
Waconia
Julia Kravas
Miss Kemski
R. R. Kemski
Walter Durbuhn
Henry Durbahn
Bemidji High School
John Denglerasin
Peter Baumanti Yci
Gborammergauer Peanht
Georgia
John Able
Center Street
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Melying
New Ulmi
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Lena Harmening
Alois Brey
Philip Jacoby
Eliza
Beth Jacoby
Jos, Jacoby
Martin Bleick
Lumberton
R. ©. ‘Schaffran
Fred.Aufderheide
Mr. Aufderheide
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Mark
Charlie Chaplin
Elaine Hammerstein
Wilson
the Firm
Pathe News
Barney Oldfield
Anita Kine
Burney
Sounder
Wonderfu’ Matrice Tourneur
Jack Holt
Seena ‘Owen
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