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Newspaper
Freeholder
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Dec 02, 1850
Page
13
The text argues that after ten to twelve years of marriage children become a net cost but then the family can save to buy land. It claims freehold land investment outperforms benefit clubs for old age security and raises frugality, while urging a suitor prove steadiness by taking a share in a Freehold Land Society.
The article argues Ireland needs a new land system to end landlord oppression and tenant insecurity. It proposes forming a National Freehold Land Society to parcel estates into small allotments for moderate buyers, using the Encumbered Estates Act as a path to clear titles and create a middle-class proprietor class to foster employment, education, and social order. It highlights benefits for tradesmen, artisans, and the economy, urging serious support to redeem the country.
A Times driven critique targets the Freehold Land Society movement noting its rapid growth from 35 to 80 groups and £170000 paid up on 30000 shares. The piece mocks allegations of risky investments and questions mortgage risks amid political and social implications voiced by Mrs Candour and Cobden.
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