Thousands of people live in poverty during the depression in shantytowns called Hoovervilles.

The transcript highlights the economic struggles faced by people in the Midwest due to plummeting farm prices, leading to unemployment and displacement. It features a personal account of a man who, along with his wife, is forced to leave their farm in search of a stable and honest living. The narrative underscores the lack of security and hope, as well as the desire for a better future.

How did the economic situation affect the man's ability to provide for his family?

What does the man mean by wanting to make an 'honest, decent living'?