Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 September 1894 — What Caused Hard Times. [ARTICLE]

What Caused Hard Times.

Judge Hubbard of lowa says it is the existence of private corporations. George Gould says it is the hostility to corporations. The farmer says it is the low price of wheat. The silver man says it is action of Wall street. Wall street says it is the action of the silver men. The manufacturer says it is the fear of free trade. The consumer says it is the tariff. The debtor says it is creditor. The creditor says it is the debtor. The Democrats say it is the Republicans. The Republicans say it is the Democrats. The Populists say it is both. The Prohibitionists say it is whisky. —- The preachers say it is the devil. Now, what is your idea?