American Farmers' MovementsVan Nostrand, 1957 - 192 pages |
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Page 80
... election of 1915 , on the theory that farmers would fight harder for a move- ment in which they had invested money . In seven months in 1915 , he and his fellow organizers enrolled 22,000 members and set about capturing the conventions ...
... election of 1915 , on the theory that farmers would fight harder for a move- ment in which they had invested money . In seven months in 1915 , he and his fellow organizers enrolled 22,000 members and set about capturing the conventions ...
Page 81
... election of one representative to Congress was about the only material gain . In Wisconsin , the election of the governor , lieutenant governor , secretary of state , and five national representatives was really a victory for Robert M ...
... election of one representative to Congress was about the only material gain . In Wisconsin , the election of the governor , lieutenant governor , secretary of state , and five national representatives was really a victory for Robert M ...
Page 184
... election that President Roosevelt was forced to direct an investigation by the Department of Justice which was naturally ex- pected to dissipate after the election . District Attorney Isrig insists that the planters subscribed a large ...
... election that President Roosevelt was forced to direct an investigation by the Department of Justice which was naturally ex- pected to dissipate after the election . District Attorney Isrig insists that the planters subscribed a large ...
Contents
Introduction | 8 |
Revolts of Indian Farmers | 11 |
Movements of Colonists | 18 |
Copyright | |
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