• erwan@lemmy.ml
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    7 months ago

    The population in rural areas is so low that no matter how you induce demand, it won’t work.

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      7 months ago

      Look up “interurban railways”. Most towns east of the Mississippi used to have frequent rail service with whistle stops at every farm and crossroads. In addition to passengers these railroads also transported the harvest, Sears purchases, kit houses, even hearses!