American manga: I drew Superman in the Great Depression

"...On the 22nd, US President Hoover signed the "Reconstruction Finance Act," which aims to use the market model of treasury fund distribution to stimulate the revitalization of social artery industries through loans..."

"During the signing ceremony that day, in the face of interviews with countless media and reporters, the President said that the Reconstruction Finance Act will establish a strong organizational structure to make up for the shortage of cash flow in the market by strengthening credit. Hoover himself

I am very optimistic about the Reconstruction Finance Corporation and believe that it can greatly reduce the deflation problem in agriculture and industry, help more companies regain their lives, and provide employment opportunities for more people..."

"However, the market is generally not optimistic about Hoover's series of bailout moves, believing that this is just a desperate struggle by Hoover at the end of the presidential administration. New York State Governor Roosevelt publicly criticized then US President Hoover's Renaissance Financial Corporation and

Relevant bailout plans..."

The real world, on the train to Los Angeles.

Colin was reading the newspaper reports intently.

"If Madam is pregnant and wants to come to Luoyins City to give birth, please prepare enough money to pay the fee before delivering the baby.

--announce."

Flipping the newspaper in his hand and scanning a local advertisement, Colin withdrew his gaze and turned to look at the scenery outside the train.

The desolate scene outside the window is also like this era of the Great Depression.

During this period, the American aviation industry was far less common than in later generations. Especially the occurrence of the Great Depression greatly slowed down the pace of development of the aviation industry. The military and civil aviation industries were struggling due to sluggish demand.

Therefore, trains have become the first choice for travel during this period.

Especially during long-distance travel, people without cars often choose trains as their only hope to go to big cities to seek opportunities.

At the same time, in order to survive the Great Depression, railroad companies were also working hard to develop new transportation methods.

For example, the steam locomotive Colin is riding on uses the latest two-section internal combustion train set, which can greatly reduce the train's demand for fuel and water.

In my ears, I can hear the constant clanging sound of the train in motion.

Putting away the newspaper in his hand, Colin straightened his back, straightened his feet on the seat, and took a look at the situation in the car.

There were not many passengers on the entire train. Basically, there were only one or two in each seat.

This does not mean that the train is unpopular. On the contrary, looking out in the direction of the train, with the help of super clairvoyance, he can vaguely see the densely packed "passengers" hanging outside the rear carriage.

Compared with the twos and threes of passengers in the carriage, these are the most important passengers of the train.

Of course, the railway company will also not be lenient to these uninvited 'passengers' who intend to ride the train for free. In fact, at the previous Chicago transfer station, the railway company had arranged for guards to drive them away

, but when the train started, these driven 'passengers' and the homeless people waiting for opportunities at the transfer station got on again one after another.

Together with the roaring train, it rushes towards Los Angeles, the terminal station of this trip.

They are going to have a try there, whether it's life or death.

…

Los Angeles, Grand Central Station.

"Sir, do you need your shoes shined?"

Carrying suitcases, I walked off the train and refused the shoe shine boy's business solicitation.

Colin walked along the waiting hall of the station and walked onto the street.

Los Angeles during the Great Depression seemed not much different from New York.

You can also see homeless people everywhere on the streets, but compared to New York, this city seems a little different, and the most intuitive difference for Colin is that even if there are homeless people on the streets of Los Angeles,

It also seems to be more than other cities.

“…we need jobs!”

"I have three children. If I die, they will have nothing to rely on..."

"America is going down the wrong path and this country needs to change!"

"Everything is the fault of the capitalists. They control more than half of the country's wealth, but they are unwilling to spend any money to save the public..."

"We have all been deceived by the capitalists through tricks, tricks, sweet talk, nonsense, and deception."

Passing by the parade, Colin stopped a taxi.

Head to the destination of this trip, Hollywood.

"Sir, is this your first time in Los Angeles?"

In the taxi, the driver glanced at the suitcase in Colin's hand and took the initiative to chat.

Colin nodded and looked away from the parade outside the car, and asked casually.

"Los Angeles, are there many parades like this?"

“There weren’t that many before,” the driver curled his lips as he drove around the parade in front of him. “But with the advent of the Great Depression, more and more people lost their jobs, and the demonstrations gradually became less popular.

There have been more. It is said that in a previous demonstration, an out-of-control group of demonstrators rushed to the city hall and five or six people were shot to death on the spot. However, no local media dared to report this news. If it hadn’t been for me at that time

If you were nearby, you might not even know the news."

"However, after the game demonstration, the government provided more relief activities than before. It can be considered that the protest of those demonstrators was not in vain."

At this point, the driver's face showed some disdain, not sure whether it was for the demonstrators or the city government.

"Sir, are you coming to Los Angeles this time to find a job, or..."

After ending the topic of demonstrations, the driver continued to ask Colin in the car.

"On business trip."

Facing the driver's curiosity, Colin simply explained the purpose of his appearance.

"If you are on a business trip."

Hearing Colin's answer, the driver turned to look at his alone figure again, and suddenly a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Sir, I know a good restaurant that can provide good service, and I also know some girls. I just

You need to pay the right price, and they are willing to accompany you, sir, to spend a wonderful evening.”

During the Great Depression, every walk of life had its own way of making extra money.

Obviously, the taxi driver in front of him was planning to introduce Colin to some pastimes in Los Angeles.

In fact, in this era, many taxi drivers' income mainly depends on introducing passengers to entertainment, and those poor women also survive in this way.

This behavior only improved following the consolidation of taxi numbers following the Great Recession.

Right now is the period when this behavior is at its most rampant.

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