Brookhart Attacks Meredith in Washington Talk
In Washington Iowa Col. Smith W Brookhart Republican candidate for U S senator rebutted ES T Merediths challenge to his assertion that agriculture faced a 37 billion dollar deflation due to secret 1920 reserve board actions Meredith replied that he knew nothing of the secret meeting and accused Brookhart of misrepresentation Brookhart attacked Meredith personally and said farmers suffered the greatest panic in agricultural history at the Dutch Creek fair in Valley Iowa where locals heard his remarks Meredith was not at the deflation meeting but was secretary of agriculture at the time
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Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Col. Smith
W. Brookhart
United States
ES. T. Meredit
Meredith
Brookhart
Washington County
Valley
W. P.C. Harding
C. H. McNider
McNider
D. Meredith
Wall Street
United States Senate
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Wallace
Hoover
Pha
Federal Reserve Banking
Tarding
Harding
Washington, D. C
Senate
Manufacturers’ Record
Henry Ford
Deflation Debate Cited by Brookhart on 1920 Meeting
Senator Brookhart accuses Secretary Meredith of collusion with Wall Street over a 1920 Washington meeting on deflation policies that harmed agriculture. He cites official bulletins and Senate documents to argue deflation was pushed to benefit financiers while farmers were kept uninformed.
Secretive Fed Loans Raised Over Half a Milli on Farm Period
Meredith notes the federal reserve extended loans exceeding 500 million dollars during that same summer and fall after the meeting. The entire affair was kept from public view with regard to farms and related sectors.
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Meredith
Federal Reserve
Unknown excerpt highlights alleged economic crime
Fragmentary text cites “double economic crime” tied to loan handling and criticizes T Mer edith as secretary of agriculture for not defending American star farmers amid absorbed interests and debt pressures.
Draperies Transform Rooms Along Avenue of Draperies
A display showcases a wide array of draperies in rich colors and patterns. The copy invites readers to visit the Avenue of Draperies to see how the fabrics soften doorways and flatter interiors with intelligent, artful selections.
Lamps of distinction in modern living rooms
The family no longer groups around a single reading lamp. Lamps now serve decorative and practical lighting, with living rooms commonly featuring two to four lamps for a cheerful glow, at moderate prices.
China and silver ware fashions for dining rooms
The text praises the shine of china, silver, and crystal in dining rooms. It notes beautiful surroundings influence meals and social gatherings and mentions new designs and styles offered at attractively low prices.
Lea's Hair Tonic Promises Youthful Grays Recede
An old advertisement touts Lea's Hair Tonic as a harmless scalp treatment that revives pigment in hair without staining. It claims gradual, natural improvement for both men and women, with a guarantee and offer to send a prepaid bottle upon a dollar pledge.
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Lea's Tonic Company
Brentwood
Hale Tonic
Wangler Drug Co
C. J. Miller
Music for the home from Davidsons instruments
The ad touts home music fixtures including the Ampico Orthophonic and Brunswick to bring famous artists into the home. It promises exact reproduction and distance entertainment, inviting readers to visit and hear the vast assemblage for refined domestic culture.
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Floor Coverings the foundation of the room
Floor Coverings the foundation of the room should be planned with care, matching furniture, wall coverings, and upholstery. Davidson offers rugs in many descriptions and linoleum patterns and colors to harmonize any decorative scheme with reasonable prices.
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