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COTTON 



before the hand loom became an inconsiderable 

 factor in cotton goods making. Especially in 

 rural districts, it had its place, along with the 

 spinning wheel, in nearly every well regulated 

 home. 



Cotton manufacturing in the United States has 

 been extended gradually in all directions, increas- 

 ing in annual output, capital and labor employed, 

 until it has become one of the great industries of the 

 land. 



This development is seen in the table below : 



