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Calvin Coolidge: “The present status of agriculture, although greatly improved over that of a few years ago, bespeaks the need of further…”

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The present status of agriculture, although greatly improved over that of a few years ago, bespeaks the need of further improvement which calls for determined effort of farmers themselves, encouraged and assisted by wise public policy.
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Calvin Coolidge
Republican · Vermont

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Coolidge emphasizes the need for ongoing improvement in agriculture, highlighting the role of farmers and public policy.

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