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The Decline of the American Farmer in Public Life
Belford's Magazine surveys how farmers, once dominant in politics and education, have fallen behind as economic shifts and tariffs favor manufacturers. It traces dwindling influence in Congress and state legislatures, rising farm debt, mortgage foreclosures, and a protective system that widens the gap between rich manufacturers and struggling agriculturists.
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United States
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Connecticut
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Andrew Jackson
ISOM
Ilinois
Michigan
Lichols
Ana
Trishman
Liverpool
J & Beatin
Eark Boas