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February 21, 1915
The Richmond Virginian
Richmond, Virginia
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On Feb. 20 in Chicago, Interior Secretary Franklin K. Lane proposed farms near major cities for workers facing unemployment or reduced hours, ideally via private initiatives, to provide self-sufficiency during economic stress.
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Chicago. Feb. 20.--Farms adjacent to big cities for the use of the people in times of stress were suggested here today by Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior. Mr. Lane is on his way to San Francisco.
"We might consider a plan to set aside large areas for the use of the people," he said. "but the most practical method would be for private enterprises to provide many farms in the vicinity of our big cities, where the employees of manufacturing plants could, when laid off or working only half time, develop a small property of their own."
Chicago. Feb. 20.--Farms adjacent to big cities for the use of the people in times of stress were suggested here today by Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior. Mr. Lane is on his way to San Francisco.
"We might consider a plan to set aside large areas for the use of the people," he said. "but the most practical method would be for private enterprises to provide many farms in the vicinity of our big cities, where the employees of manufacturing plants could, when laid off or working only half time, develop a small property of their own."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Urban Farms
Economic Stress
Private Enterprises
Manufacturing Employees
What entities or persons were involved?
Franklin K. Lane
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Franklin K. Lane
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Feb. 20
Story Details
Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, suggested setting aside farms near big cities for people during times of stress, preferably through private enterprises, allowing manufacturing employees to develop small properties when laid off or working half time.