Newspaper Economics and Political Debate in North Dakota
The article examines costs of newsprint, farm credit, and freight rates amid postwar prices. It notes bank failures in North Dakota, calls for federal funds to finance farmers, and critiques the Nonpartisan League's political rise and decline. It references The Tribune and Caldwell club news and a theater anecdote for balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deby
Arthur C Townley
North Dakota
Northwest
Congress
Harvey's Weekly
Economic tariff debate outweighs politics in crisis
Economists agree the United States needs a protective tariff to shield industry and agriculture from cheap foreign goods. The New Freedom party argues for protection but overlooks foreign wheat orders that lower prices by exploiting exchange rates. Producers, especially farmers, face high costs and uncertain returns, making tariff revision urgent before further losses.
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United States
Ik le
Congress
Cam Party
Farming Woes Rise From Record Crops and Losses
A 1920 farm crop surplus has driven farmers toward heavy financial losses, with prices collapsing while production soars. The article notes widespread oversupply, rising costs, and pressure on agricultural income, highlighting how even lower living costs fail to offset farmer hardships and food staples pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Caldwell Commercial Club secretary oversteps authority
A letter to the editor criticizes the Caldwell Commercial Club secretary for presuming to regulate charitable solicitations. It notes the writer has resided in Caldwell for 18 years and argues the secretary’s stance shows self importance, denying a neighbor the right to seek funds for a worthy cause.
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Caldwell Commercial Club
Caldwell
Ciptrens
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Development League
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Caldswell
Remons
Miss Stout
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Patu
Bowd
Mise Murphy
Army
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Rialto Pool Hall
Service Tire CO
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