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Newspaper
Dixon Sun
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1882
Page
8
Local ads tout Chicago hats at Chas. A. Todd's with warranties and low prices. J. H. & C. A. Todd's advertise menswear and gent furnishing goods in Lee county. Lamp goods and glass chimneys offered by A. H. Tillson, plus various lamp styles. Ice delivery and discounts on hats and overcoats complete the catalog of campaign-style promotions.
The text explains that an acre equals 43 560 square feet and can be formed by various length by width combinations. It notes that a square acre would be about 280 feet per side, with the closest even-foot square being 220 by 180 feet.
The article argues U S public roads cost hundreds of millions, with millions wasted annually due to mismanagement and road taxes. It urges farmers and rural residents to hold local meetings to assess losses and explore improvements without legal changes.
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