July 1917 will go down in history as a season of deceit and corruption in the small town of Graceville, Florida. The usually tranquil streets of this rural community were rocked by a scandal that would shake the very foundations of the local farming industry. A shocking revelation has come to light, exposing a web of deceit that has left many in the town reeling. It appears that the tomato crop, touted as the lifeblood of the local economy, has been plagued by a devastating 60% reduction in output due to adverse weather conditions. Or so it seemed.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Organized Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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