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Domestic News
August 26, 1848
Wisconsin Herald
Lancaster, Grant County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
Mr. Sholes introduced a bill in the Wisconsin House of Representatives limiting land possession after July 4, 1849, to 160 acres of agricultural land or equivalents for actual use and residence. A humorous note suggests the 'Farmer of Grant' would amend to 1,000 acres.
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Mr. Sholes of the Wisconsin House of Representatives has introduced a bill providing amongst other things, "that after the 4th of July, 1849, no individual shall become possessor of more than one hundred and sixty acres of agricultural land, or in lieu thereof, of more than two village or city lots, or of more than one dwelling house, and one building for trade, or business, in this state, nor of any portion of land whatever, except for the purposes of his or her actual use and residence, as a citizen of the state."
If the "Farmer of Grant," were there, he would move to amend by inserting 1,000 acres instead of 160—unless he has lately disposed of his own extra acres.
If the "Farmer of Grant," were there, he would move to amend by inserting 1,000 acres instead of 160—unless he has lately disposed of his own extra acres.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
Agriculture
What keywords are associated?
Wisconsin Bill
Land Limit
Agricultural Land
Mr Sholes
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Sholes
Farmer Of Grant
Where did it happen?
Wisconsin
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Wisconsin
Key Persons
Mr. Sholes
Farmer Of Grant
Event Details
Mr. Sholes introduced a bill limiting possession after July 4, 1849, to 160 acres of agricultural land or equivalents in lots or buildings for actual use and residence. Humorous remark about 'Farmer of Grant' amending to 1,000 acres.