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Domestic News
July 9, 1789
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
Reports from various parts of the state indicate that English grain crops have improved surprisingly in recent weeks, promising a plentiful harvest and cheaper breadcorn, forcing monopolizers to sell at lower prices.
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HARTFORD, June 29.
We are informed, by gentlemen, from several parts of this State, that the English grain has surprisingly altered for the better within a few weeks past and that fields which lately threatened to not be worth reaping, now promises a plentiful harvest the probability is, that within a short time, breadcorn will be more plenty and cheaper than it has been the year past; and that the avaricious oppressive monopolizers and holders of this staff of life, will be obliged to eat it themselves, or sell it at a less price than they gave.
We are informed, by gentlemen, from several parts of this State, that the English grain has surprisingly altered for the better within a few weeks past and that fields which lately threatened to not be worth reaping, now promises a plentiful harvest the probability is, that within a short time, breadcorn will be more plenty and cheaper than it has been the year past; and that the avaricious oppressive monopolizers and holders of this staff of life, will be obliged to eat it themselves, or sell it at a less price than they gave.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agriculture
Economic
What keywords are associated?
English Grain
Crop Improvement
Plentiful Harvest
Breadcorn Prices
Monopolizers
Where did it happen?
Hartford, This State
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hartford, This State
Event Date
June 29
Outcome
plentiful harvest expected; breadcorn to become more plenty and cheaper; monopolizers obliged to eat it or sell at less than they paid
Event Details
English grain has improved surprisingly within a few weeks; fields now promise plentiful harvest after threatening to not be worth reaping