Local notes and fair reports amid political and economic chatter
The Crawford county court adjourned last Thursday. Thomas Nelson of Terre Haute gifts state university relics from Aztec and Maya civilizations. Farmers face wheat price pressures as county acreage declines. The Springfield Republican notes growing debt reduction in states, listing Colorado Delaware Kentucky West Virginia Wisconsin and others near debt-free status.
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Virginia
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Uliasis
Iowa
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Oregon
Vermont
Spencer Faenship Co op erative Fair Report 1878
The Spencer Township Co operative Society held its 2nd Annual Fair at the schoolhouse No 6 on Balrday November 1878. Opening remarks by Joho Burgess sparked music by the Exvelator Garnet Band. Exhibits were judged, premiums awarded, and a bountiful dinner followed. Speakers J S Burgess and D W Wolfe praised the event. Premiums listed include Red amber wheat, White amber wheat, and Clawson wheat with J S Burgess, D W Wolfe, and T J Alexander among judges.
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Scheol House
Balrday
Joho
Burgess
Exvelator Garnet
J.S. Burgess
D. W Wolf
Colass NO. L
Routh
P.M. Wolf God Sanford Martin
J. S. Burgess
D. W
Wolfe
Clawson
T. J. Alexander
Boy’s nickel venture ends in mystery at wood-yard
A North City wood-yard owner tries to teach a poor boy a lesson by giving him a nickel to buy and resell. The boy returns with a gallon jug bought for a nickel, then disappears after the owner discovers a hole in the jug and a terrier hidden inside.
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Feeding Large Animals Proves More Profitable for Stock
The Agriculturist argues larger breeds yield higher profit in beef and dairy through lower feed costs per unit of gain. It notes two 700 lb animals cost more to feed than a single 1,460 lb animal, and compares efficiency against smaller stock. Choice of breed like Shorthorn or Hereford hinges on local conditions and market demand.
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