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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1871
Page
3
The article champions crossing the American Merino with larger long wool breeds like Cotswold and Leicester. It cites favorable outcomes from many shepherds, noting healthy lambing, strong lambs despite drought, and higher mutton value. It argues continued use will boost combing wool supply and local market offerings.
An 200 pounds of dried earth in a large vessel housed a five pound willow. Over five years the tree flourished with watering, air access, and a perforated lid. After removal the willow weighed 169 pounds with leaves, while the earth lost only about two ounces, indicating 164 pounds of woody material formed.
A collage of light verse and quips from a lively column. It parodies sayings about courtship, money, and daily life with short, witty turns. Includes jokes about a barber, a baker, a waiter, and a printer, plus snippets on science, cooking, and travel.
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