jan 1, 1867 - National Grange of the Patrons of Husbandry
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led by Oliver H. Kelly; 800,000 members; began as social entertaining group; raised goals to improve farmers plight; Granger Laws - Illinois state courts tried to regulate fees that elevator and railroads charged farms; but lost to better paid lawyers in higher courts; Wabash decision faded their power
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