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Editorial
August 16, 1919
The Times Herald
Burns, Harney County, Oregon
What is this article about?
Post-World War I editorial urges focusing on U.S. domestic issues like economic stability, jailing profiteers, ending strikes, and curbing racial strife, rather than further aiding Europe's reconstruction, while criticizing Wall Street bankers' influence.
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OURSELVES, OR OTHERS?
Every few days some prominent man comes to the front with a harangue to the effect that "America must save the world." And when traced down, these statements invariably find their origin in the international bankers of Wall Street.
The United States has already contributed its blood and treasure in snatching victory from defeat for the allies. It threw the might of its weight into the balance when the scales were tilting in favor of the Teutons. It has done enough for the present. It is time to do something for ourselves. It is time to jail the profiteers and make living conditions in this country such that a poor man and his family may eat three meals a day. It is time to stabilize economic conditions to such an extent that we will have an end to these interminable strikes and labor disturbances. It is time to enforce laws that will curb the unruly element that is constantly stirring up strife between the races. It is time to make America safe for Americans.
These periodical spasms about "America saving the world" undoubtedly fit in nicely with the schemes of the international bankers who want to finance the reconstruction of Europe to the detriment of our own country, thereby piling up fresh billions in profits for themselves, but they do not appeal very strongly to the man who believes in saving his own country first.
The government has taken a sudden and determined stand in the fight to force prices down to normal and keep them there. May it meet with unbounded success in this laudable undertaking and it will if the interests of the great mass of the people are considered.
Then, when America is saved and is on a sane and stable basis of economic conditions, it will be time enough to talk of "saving Europe and the world."
Every few days some prominent man comes to the front with a harangue to the effect that "America must save the world." And when traced down, these statements invariably find their origin in the international bankers of Wall Street.
The United States has already contributed its blood and treasure in snatching victory from defeat for the allies. It threw the might of its weight into the balance when the scales were tilting in favor of the Teutons. It has done enough for the present. It is time to do something for ourselves. It is time to jail the profiteers and make living conditions in this country such that a poor man and his family may eat three meals a day. It is time to stabilize economic conditions to such an extent that we will have an end to these interminable strikes and labor disturbances. It is time to enforce laws that will curb the unruly element that is constantly stirring up strife between the races. It is time to make America safe for Americans.
These periodical spasms about "America saving the world" undoubtedly fit in nicely with the schemes of the international bankers who want to finance the reconstruction of Europe to the detriment of our own country, thereby piling up fresh billions in profits for themselves, but they do not appeal very strongly to the man who believes in saving his own country first.
The government has taken a sudden and determined stand in the fight to force prices down to normal and keep them there. May it meet with unbounded success in this laudable undertaking and it will if the interests of the great mass of the people are considered.
Then, when America is saved and is on a sane and stable basis of economic conditions, it will be time enough to talk of "saving Europe and the world."
What sub-type of article is it?
Foreign Affairs
Economic Policy
Labor
What keywords are associated?
America First
International Bankers
Economic Stabilization
Labor Disturbances
Racial Strife
Post War Recovery
Price Control
What entities or persons were involved?
International Bankers Of Wall Street
Profiteers
The Government
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Prioritizing Domestic Recovery Over International Aid
Stance / Tone
Strongly Isolationist And America First
Key Figures
International Bankers Of Wall Street
Profiteers
The Government
Key Arguments
United States Has Already Contributed Blood And Treasure To Allies' Victory In World War I
Time To Jail Profiteers And Improve Living Conditions For The Poor
Stabilize Economic Conditions To End Strikes And Labor Disturbances
Enforce Laws To Curb Racial Strife
Make America Safe For Americans
Government's Stand To Force Prices Down To Normal Should Succeed If People's Interests Are Considered
Save America First Before Discussing Saving Europe And The World