Illinois Land Grants and Railroads Shape Chicago Era
A reader from Bowmanville muses on federal land grants fueling Illinois Central and Chicago rail growth. He argues seven percent earnigns hurt the state, praising railroad-led population, wealth, and settlement, while warning New Mexico against similar grants. He notes railroads spark capital flow and property value increases, urging cautious terms for future grants.
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