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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1919
Page
4
The article describes shocks to farmers as packers cut margins at the livestock yards, hogs and cattle losing value while consumer prices for coffee sugar and bread rise. It notes higher living costs nationwide, a likely drop in future production, and ongoing packer dominance. It also mentions Postmaster General Burleson delaying resignation, Fiji wives sold for a dollar, and shoe prices being held low with planned curtailment.
A chaotic piece describes a plan inspired by 1916 events to threaten rail and industrial control in the United States. It cites a push by labor brotherhoods to nationalize industry, using a staged show near the Capitol and broad campaigns to sway Congress and public opinion.
Farm No 1 will be sold Friday at 20 10 near Algona covering 160 acres with schoolhouse and other landmarks. Mortgage of 19000 on farm. terms require 1500 on contract and 1000 on Oct 1 1919 plus 10000 March 1. farm is well improved with granary barn and other outbuildings and nearly all under cultivation. After sale county fair occurs and next sale after the fairs.
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