For Citizens Who Want the Truth Socialist Pamphlet 1936

This 1936 pamphlet reflects a specific moment in American political history,during the height of the Socialist Party's influence in Milwaukee. Theparty advocated for municipal ownership of utilities as a way tocombat the perceived power of private corporations and trusts. Thiswas a common theme in socialist and progressive movements of theearly to mid-20th century. The imagery on the pamphlet, depicting the flow of money from the'Electric Co. Milwaukee' to 'Wall St. Power Trust,' is a classic exampleof political propaganda. It aimed to sway public opinion in favor ofthe city purchasing and operating its own electric utility. Pamphletslike these were crucial tools for political parties to disseminate theirmessage and mobilize voters during this era.Curio