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Elements of Prosperity and the Railroads
A pamphlet-like essay argues land, crops, and minerals form wealth with labor, highlighting railroads as major employers and the impact of unemployment on commerce. It criticizes lawyers in government, urges businesspeople to dominate Congress and state legislatures, and calls to elect business-minded leaders to ease economic distress.
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Hesperia
Cal
Salt Lake
Nevada
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Daggett
Industrial Department of the
United States
Railroads of America
Farmers & Merchants National Bank
Congress