For several years the lament over the farmer's sad lot has been a conspicuous political asset to many Congressmen and Senators. In consequence, to state that the farmer is experiencing prosperity is, for such politicians, like depriving a she-bear of her whelps.
Nevertheless, such a conclusion is inevitable. For one thing, sales of automobiles—high priced pleasure cars as well as Fords and tractors— have been unusually good. Even more significant is the evidence of the great Chicago mail-order houses, which serve primarily a rural clientele.
In October, sales by Sears, Roebuck & Co. were...
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