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Domestic News
June 16, 1864
St. Mary's Gazette
Leonardtown, Saint Mary's County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Scarcity of labor in this section of the State is causing concern among farmers as the harvest season approaches, despite a good wheat crop free from rust. City laborers invited to work for 2.5-3 dollars a day with board in this pleasant locality.
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The great scarcity of labor in this section of the State is creating increased uneasiness among our farmers as the season for harvest approaches. The wheat crop is generally good, being entirely free, thus far, from rust disaster; but how we shall harvest it is becoming a serious question. Laborers from the cities might readily obtain employment here for the next month or more; and the rates of wages that will be given them cannot fail to prove satisfactory. This is a pleasant and healthy locality, and we think, two-and-a-half or three dollars a day, with board, would be preferred by the laborer to less wages and high board in the cities.
The great scarcity of labor in this section of the State is creating increased uneasiness among our farmers as the season for harvest approaches. The wheat crop is generally good, being entirely free, thus far, from rust disaster; but how we shall harvest it is becoming a serious question. Laborers from the cities might readily obtain employment here for the next month or more; and the rates of wages that will be given them cannot fail to prove satisfactory. This is a pleasant and healthy locality, and we think, two-and-a-half or three dollars a day, with board, would be preferred by the laborer to less wages and high board in the cities.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Labor Scarcity
Wheat Harvest
Farm Wages
Rust Free Crop
Where did it happen?
This Section Of The State
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
This Section Of The State
Event Date
As The Season For Harvest Approaches
Event Details
Great scarcity of labor creating uneasiness among farmers; wheat crop good and free from rust so far; serious question of how to harvest; invitation to city laborers for employment next month or more at satisfactory wages of two-and-a-half or three dollars a day with board in pleasant and healthy locality.