On the record
The first distress of readjustment came to the farmer, and it will not be a readjustment fit to abide until he is relieved.
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Warren G. Harding
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gutenberg.orgWarren G. Harding: “The first distress of readjustment came to the farmer, and it will not be a readjustment fit to abide until he is…”
Editor's note · Context
He emphasizes that the initial hardships of economic readjustment were felt most acutely by farmers, who need relief for a proper recovery.
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