French Rural Life and Prices Under Free Trade Trends
A detailed survey describes a typical 700 acre French farm with 900 sheep, 20 horses, diverse crops, and strong wages for 30 laborers. It notes wheat quality above England, variable crops, and rising rents and taxes per acre. Farmers seek price improvement and predict improved profits with policy shifts and better land payments.
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England
Plough
Harrow
France
Etampes
Belgium
Germany
Switzerland
Robert Peel
J. C
The
Times
Building Societies and the Perpetual Investment Model
The article traces the rise of building societies in Scotland and England and explains the perpetual investment model. It describes two classes of members investors and borrowers and outlines a London based example with a £100 share requiring 10s monthly, ending after 12 years with six percent compound returns.
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Scotland
England
Perpetual Investment Land and Building Society
New Bridgestreet
Blackfriars
London
Cooperative Saving and Loan Society Details and Goals
The article describes a savings and loan facility offering withdrawal on month's notice with four percent compound interest, a reduced fines scale, and liberal deposits with interest. It grants loans up to £100 and beyond for one to fifteen years with various repayment intervals. Redemption options and early payoff terms are explained, with clear tables for position and a director-led annual governance. It envisions purchasing freehold land for allotments and expanding branches across the United Kingdom.
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United Kingdom
Patent Law Amendment Adds Hefty Fees for Inventions
The Commons Committee on Patent Law proposes sweeping fee increases for letters patent and related documents. Resolutions set new stamp duties including 500 pounds on warrants, 1000 pounds by the third year and 2000 pounds by the seventh year, with charges for leaving petitions filing specifications and other proceedings. Compensation from the Consolidated Fund may be provided to those affected by future amendments.
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Commons
Ase
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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