11 Apr 1878
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1878
Page
1
In a heated exchange from Ghent Kentucky to Country Gentleman, readers challenge claims that Jerseys lack beef merit. The discussion compares Jersey and Shorthorn breeds, questions economic impact, and critiques sweeping statements about dairy versus beef value.
A historical discussion critiques heat and weight measurements of Jersey cattle, arguing Jersey steers are inferior in quality but gaining favor. The piece references farmers, early market numbers, and a proposed solution: a compact bull with one fourth Short-horn or similar milking strain to boost Jersey milk production and carcass quality. It cites readers and journals from 1871 to 1878 as context.
The report details state by state crop shares and totals across grains and fibers. Illinois leads hay and outcrop growth, Iowa tops spring wheat, Pennsylvania and New York contribute significant rye and wheat outputs, Ohio and Kentucky show notable wool and hemp figures, with Mississippi leading cotton.
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