This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Refusal to Buy Urged by Government Official
Orrin Lester, former head of the Treasury Savings Division, urged a national movement to police spending and refuse to buy unaffordable goods. He told the International Lyceum and Chauncey Convention that disciplined consumer behavior could curb prices, boost thrift, and support economy. He cited income allocations and the impact of willing shoppers on merchants and prices, urging widespread adoption and education to combat high living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Orrin
Lester
Aavinge Division
Treasury Department
International Lyceum and
Chautauqua Regociation
Amer
Mali
America
Bish
ATG
Fedarer Food Administration
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Teering
Lastar
Assle