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Wages in Indiana.—The average rate of wages of Indiana, south of thirty- 
nine degrees north latitude, and the average for the whole State, are as follows: 
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- Question 1.*|Question 2.|Question 3.|Question 4. 
Seuthermindmns?-2-0----. 23.25. 5... 422. $26 25 | $1856 | $29 24 $21 77» 
Mataatindianaces ee eel ck Ste Fe eS ee 27 71 18 72 dl 50 22 50 
The average differences in board allowances are respectively $7 61 and 
$8 99. 
This average for southern Indiana, a region having in the past a reputation 
for comparative inferiority in agricultural improvements, indicates increasing 
skill in farm processes, and general industrial progress, and shows a close ap- 
proximation to the average of the entire State. 
Southern Ilinots—Southern Llinois, too, with its rolling surface covered 
with forests, and less desirable soils than those of the northern praiiies, has 
failed to secure hitherto so rapid settlement, or such an increment of improve- 
ment. Yet this region has its peculiar advantages, which have recently been 
seized upon by eager immigrants; and the results have been eminently satis- 
actory. ‘ 
The following exhibit of wages is shown: 
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S21 41 
SHELNELMMUMNOIS cio. sel. c/= Salasee a ccuectcc hn $26 06 
54 09 | 23 30» 
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Nearness to cities —The influence of diversification of industry, and the con-- 
sequent withdrawal of labor from farms to manufactures and trade, increasing 
the price of farm labor, as well as of farm products, is shown in the average for 
St. Clair county, opposite St. Louis. 
Question 1.*/Question 2.|Question 3.|Question 4. 
ob EDI 1 ae ea $40 00 $20 00 $50 00 $35 00 
Omitting from the table the vicinity of St. Louis, the showing for southern 
Illinois is as follows : 
Question 1.* Question 2.|Question 3 |Question 4. 
Southern Wimormere sn 2a2 505. does akecas $24 83 $16 62 G98 85 $20 06 
Easy transportation and skilled labor—The advantage of facilities for trans- 
portation are shown by the increased rates of wages near navigable rivers and 
* Question 1, Average wages per month (without board) of farm laborers hired for the 
year. Question 2. Average wages per month (with board) of farm laborers hired for the 
year. Question 3. Average wages per mouth (without board) of farm laborers hired for the 
season or a portion of the year. Question 4. Average wages per month (with board) of 
farm laborers hired for the season or a portion of the year. 
