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Farmer-Labor party

American  
[fahr-mer ley-ber] / ˈfɑr mər ˈleɪ bər /

noun

  1. a political party in Minnesota, founded in 1920 and merged with the Democratic Party in 1944.

  2. a political party founded in Chicago in 1919 and dissolved in 1924.

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Now Senator Shipstead sees the Farmer-Labor party dwindling around him; he is fast becoming a man without a party.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Farmer-Labor party got its start in this hotel.

From Time Magazine Archive

The entire Farmer-Labor party, Mr. Shipstead, was also against the Court.

From Time Magazine Archive

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