Homestead Bill Debate Emphasizes Free Labor vs Slavery
The piece traces partisan views on the Homestead Act with quotes from speakers condemning or defending the bill. It notes Democrats opposing while Republicans press for passage, linking the measure to free labor and opposition to slavery. The Wisconsin Farmer for Getcher is cited, and the advertisement notes Madison, Wisconsin publishing details and a yearly subscription.
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Southacer Glen
Save Labor
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Wisconsin policy stance on corporate powers and farm reform
An 1860s Wisconsin discourse argues corporations lack natural person status and should be tightly limited to chartered powers. It laments judicial overreach in farm debtor cases, urges farmer self-improvement, advocacy for education, and stresses agriculture as society’s foundation alongside warnings of taxation and land speculation.
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Nadiey Geegenen
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Puedes
Green County
Iowa
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Lake Michigan
Chiste Bog
Supreme Court of the United States
John Adams
Umbar
Yury
Mack, Vandyke & Co
Monroe
Mercharts
Wisconsin Farmer
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Tyne and Arcadtst
Madigan
Severn
J. Wi. Byidg
Durham
William
Cooley's
Devon
Israey Smith
WL. W. Alexander
Spring Grove
Mla. Gapen
Bustona
Peter Wella
Chita
Senso
Wm. Coldre
Jefferson
J. Bridge
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Mara
H. Minevi
Geo
Sylvester
Peter Wells
Mias Boothana
Mitton Kelly
Eliah Brana
Monron
Coldran
Jefferada
Algo
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Mack, Vandyke
McGormicks
M. Porter
Decatur
Ty Hargow
B. A. Newton
Renlali
Yeane M. Bennett
Bert Bullire
Ing Machines
Pool & Cos
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L. Aiswoutlhy
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Wayne
Fairbanks
Manree
Bert Drech
Willan Rittenlow
Green
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