The Patrons of Husbandry on the Pacific Coast: Being a Complete History of the Origin, Condition and Progress of Agriculture in Different Parts of the World; of the Origin and Growth of the Order of Patrons, with a General and Special Grange Directory, and Full List of Charter Members of the Subordinate Granges of California. Also, of the Foes of the Farmers, Or Monopolies of Land, Water, Transportation and Education; of a Protective Tariff, Currency and BankingBeing A Complete History Of The Origin, Condition And Progress Of Agriculture In Different Parts Of The World; Of The Origin And Growth Of The Order Of Patrons, With A General And Special Grange Directory, And Full List Of The Charter Members Of The Subordinate Granges Of California; Also Of The Foes Of The Farmers, Or Monopolies Of Land, Water, Transportation And Education; Of A Protective Tariff, Currency And Banking. |
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... cents ) per month , and the cost of maintenance is from a dollar to a dollar and a half . Artisans , such as car, penters and blacksmiths , receive five dollars a month , with a corresponding increase in the cost of maintenance . In the ...
... cents ) per month , and the cost of maintenance is from a dollar to a dollar and a half . Artisans , such as car, penters and blacksmiths , receive five dollars a month , with a corresponding increase in the cost of maintenance . In the ...
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... cent . in cash on the capital invested , after paying current plantation expenses . Our State must soon become utterly impoverished , and in consequence wholly degraded . Depopulation to the utmost possible extent must take place ...
... cent . in cash on the capital invested , after paying current plantation expenses . Our State must soon become utterly impoverished , and in consequence wholly degraded . Depopulation to the utmost possible extent must take place ...
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... cent . The Northern States are growing richer , while Alabama , with her delightful climate and her varied resources , is growing poorer ; because , instead of bringing the loom to the cotton , we are sending our cotton to the loom . It ...
... cent . The Northern States are growing richer , while Alabama , with her delightful climate and her varied resources , is growing poorer ; because , instead of bringing the loom to the cotton , we are sending our cotton to the loom . It ...
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... cent . Col. John Taylor , of Caroline , said " he was satisfied that wheat would not pay ( grown by slave labor ) , when the product fell below ten bushels to the acre . ” The average product was then eight bushels ! It is seven at the ...
... cent . Col. John Taylor , of Caroline , said " he was satisfied that wheat would not pay ( grown by slave labor ) , when the product fell below ten bushels to the acre . ” The average product was then eight bushels ! It is seven at the ...
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... cents an acre . She raises the finest corn and cotton ; her flocks abound ; she needs only wisdom in her councils , to make herself the seat of a great southern civilization . CHAPTER VI . AGRICULTURE IN THE EASTERN AND MIDDLE STATES ...
... cents an acre . She raises the finest corn and cotton ; her flocks abound ; she needs only wisdom in her councils , to make herself the seat of a great southern civilization . CHAPTER VI . AGRICULTURE IN THE EASTERN AND MIDDLE STATES ...
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