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While it appeared idyllic in most ways and provided new employees with a
better quality of life then they had previously experienced, it proved to be
a bitter trap. The employer had gained full control over the labor force, a
condition that laborers would regret when wages stagnated and housing
costs rose or when housing costs remained stable an wages were cut.
"I owe my soul to the company store" was the familiar lament. Search for
Pullman as an example.
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What was auction of houses in Chichester NY?
The town of Chichester was a "company town". The Chichester Chair Factory - and, through the years its various owners was THE employer. They built up the town and the houses that housed the employees. Workers were paid in scrip - to be spent at the Company Store. When the town went bankrupt the entire town was auctioned off. You can read more about this in "The Mountains Look Down" by Reginald Bennett.
What company settled the colony at james town?
The Virginia Stock Company was created to settle the colony that would be named Jamestown when it was founded.
How does the town meeting system show American ingenuity?
the answer is properly bananas
What country founded Cape Town?
Holland, it was established by the VOC or Dutch East India Company in 1652
How did the Virginia company make money from the colony at James town?
It mostly grew tobacco, which provided it with money.
How do you get the crown on clubpenguin?
to get the crown on club penguin the fair must be in town if the fair is not in town then you are out of luck:(
What does the name trevion mean?
Fair Town
What is the name of the fair trade town called?
Fair trade is not a single place or town. It is the ethical buying of goods, mainly crops, from impoverished places around the world. Paying a fair market price for the produce.
What is bigger robina town center or pacific fair on the gold coast 2009?
Pacific Fair
What is a fair price for basic cable TV?
Basic cable TV in my area runs around 40 dollars per month. We have only one cable company in my town.
When is knighton town may fair?
17 May
Where is the orange rake in imagine town?
its in the food fair:)
What is the difference in a carnaval and a fair?
A "Fair" is more of an organized series of special events including the Midway, tons of rides, and usually musical acts. On the other hand, a "Carnaval" is a mobile "Fair" that goes from town to town on a much smaller scale.
Where are he bear hads on build a bear?
town park fair
What does the name Trevon mean?
It is old English for "fair town."
What is Aligudarz Company Farm Town's population?
The population of Aligudarz Company Farm Town is 394.
Are there any reviews for rate Town Fair Tire on the internet?
Yes, there are ratings for Town Fair Tire on the internet. Yelp.com again is awesome for looking up reveiws for tires. They seem to be very professional and curteous, they also have very fair pricing.
