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A revival of productive industry is needed by all classes; by none more than the holders of property, of whatever sort, with debts to liquidate from realization upon its sale.
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gutenberg.orgUlysses S. Grant: “A revival of productive industry is needed by all classes; by none more than the holders of property, of whatever sort…”
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Grant highlights the need for a revival of productive industry, particularly for property holders with debts.
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