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attention from the outside world. Even in the sections of the 

 country where the order of Patrons of Husbandry quickly died 

 out the influence of its work in this direction persisted: habits 

 of social intercourse and intellectual activity had been formed; 

 and other organizations, local or general, arose to continue the 

 work. But in New England, in New York and Pennsylvania, 

 in Ohio and Michigan, and in Oregon, the Grange suffered no 

 serious depression, or quickly regained its membership, and by 

 emphasizing the social and educational features it has done and 

 is still doing a great work in improving the conditions of rural 

 life. 



