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Kansas Job Market in 1870s: Agriculture and Labor

Kansas Job Market in 1870s: Agriculture and Labor

Update: 2025-12-12
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In the late 1800s, Kansas job market was predominantly agricultural, with farmers and laborers making up the majority of employed individuals. Other common jobs included railroad employees, blacksmiths, and teachers. This snapshot from the past reveals a society deeply rooted in physical labor and local production, offering a glimpse into the daily lives and priorities of people living in Kansas a century and a half ago.

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Kansas Job Market in 1870s: Agriculture and Labor

Kansas Job Market in 1870s: Agriculture and Labor