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But these railroad magnates sit in their palatial offices and raise their notes at pleasure, and they are considered public benefactors.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgBut these railroad magnates sit in their palatial offices and raise their notes at pleasure, and they are considered public benefactors.
Woodhull critiques the disparity between wealthy industrialists and their perceived societal contributions.
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