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FLOUR SACK CLOTHES

Flour Sack Clothes by Gary Wright “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” — F.D. Roosevelt Times were tough during the depression of the 1930’s. Throughout American history there have been economic downturns, bank panics, recessions and … Continue reading

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ENDURING THE GREAT DEPRESSION

Enduring the Great Depression by Gary Wright The Great Depression of the 1930’s was, in many ways, the darkest time in our modern world. From 1929 until 1939 millions lost their jobs, the stock market crashed, bread lines wound around … Continue reading

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