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Farm economy in the 1920s struggled under war surplus

Benjamin Herrold
Apr 25, 2025
Apr 25, 2025

farmer and mule team — The 1920s saw advances in farm machinery and production, but also financial challenges for farmers after demand fell following World War I. Story on page 3.
Photos courtesy State Historical Society of Missouri

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As the 1920s dawned, waves of change were rolling across American farms.

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