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Agriculture Payroll Burdens and Farm Strain on Workers
An analysis shows the total annual payroll for agriculture and allied industries, with railroads, manufacturers, mining, banks, and merchants forming the large payroll. It notes how major crops like corn and cotton fund these payments and that after obligations the farmer has little left, risking mortgage and continued debt. It argues retrenchment in expenses is necessary to sustain wages and avoid broader economic strain.
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