(4) Could build the Panama Canal with it.
(5) Could establish a Department which would lend it to the people, direct, at a low interest, as is done in Europe.
In Norway and Sweden the Government lends money to the farmers on their land, on long time, at low interest. These banks have been most beneficial and successful.
In France and in Russia the Government makes loans upon produce.
In Germany the Government bank lends money on land security, directly to the land-owner.
In Greece, the farmers can get money from the Government banks.
In Great Britain, the Government lends money to the citizen to buy land.
The only reason in the world why our people cannot secure similar advantages, is that we are cruelly oppressed by corporation tyranny and greed.
In Passing
BY LURANA W. SHELDON
A nod, a smile, perchance a word,