PugJesus5d ago

"Penny Auction" at a farm, with a noose as a warning to bank agents who might attempt to bid, Michigan, USA, Great Depression, 1936

https://piefed.social/c/historyphotos/p/1952026/penny-auction-at-a-farm-with-a-noose-as-a-warning-to-bank-agents-who-might-attempt-to-b

Show threadPennomi5d ago
Sadly in this digital age it’s impossible for a community to band together like this any more
Show threadsearabbit5d ago
Why surrender before you have even tried? Think about what you are accomplishing with your comments before posting because right now all you’re doing is demoralizing your own side.
Show threadPennomi
Sorry, I wasn’t being clear. I was talking specifically about controlling an unethical auction by threatening the bankers. Nowadays things are handled more or less digitally so somebody from another location entirely could sweep in and buy the property even if the local community was against it.
Apr 4 at 8:34pmWeb