The Farmers' Movement, 1620-1920American Book Company, 1953 - 519 pages |
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Page 66
... land during this period were in large measure to men who bought in order to sell again at advanced prices . Consequently , the market price of land frequently rose far above the government selling price . Speculators borrowed from local ...
... land during this period were in large measure to men who bought in order to sell again at advanced prices . Consequently , the market price of land frequently rose far above the government selling price . Speculators borrowed from local ...
Page 96
... land for building and repair purposes.1o Almost 20,000,000 acres of land were granted to railroad companies in the two years 1856 and 1857. The total grants finally reached more than 129,000,000 acres , almost 38,000,000 of which were ...
... land for building and repair purposes.1o Almost 20,000,000 acres of land were granted to railroad companies in the two years 1856 and 1857. The total grants finally reached more than 129,000,000 acres , almost 38,000,000 of which were ...
Page 169
... land . What are the facts ? Throughout the entire length and breadth of our land , mutterings and complainings are heard . From the farmers , the mechanics , and laborers alike , the complaint is heard , " We cannot pay our taxes and ...
... land . What are the facts ? Throughout the entire length and breadth of our land , mutterings and complainings are heard . From the farmers , the mechanics , and laborers alike , the complaint is heard , " We cannot pay our taxes and ...
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The Farmers' Movement, 1620-1920: American Sociology Series Carl Cleveland Taylor No preview available - 2012 |
The Farmers' Movement, 1620-1920: American Sociology Series Carl Cleveland Taylor No preview available - 2012 |
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