It's no disgrace t'be poor, but it might as well be.

Frank McKinney Hubbard

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Topic

Poverty Dignity

Author

Frank McKinney Hubbard

Source

Short Furrows

Medium

Essay

Language

English

Time

1911 1910s 20th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer

From

United States

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Citation

Hubbard, Kin. "Short Furrows." News, c. 1911.

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Source
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Original Citation

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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Original Citation

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Current Citation

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