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Forty Shilling Franchise for Counties in Scotland
An article argues for enabling Forty Shilling Freeholders to vote in Scottish county elections, tracing historical rights back to 1427 and 1587 and urging Scotland to adopt England’s Forty-shilling standard. It contrasts payment rules of Freehold Land Societies and promotes rapid, affordable homeownership to uplift working classes and curb whiskey consumption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith
House of Commons
Scotland
England
Capite
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Mr. Smith
Taylor
Birmingham
Freehold Land Societies