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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1872
Page
8
A rustic tip sheet argues that farming is the backbone of business and urges farmers to manage labor and horses efficiently. It stresses working hours, fair wages, and proper feeding to sustain workers and animals, warning that neglect harms productivity and virtue. G. B. H. signs the piece.
The article argues soil depth matters for crop yield and praises deep plowing and steam cultivators on heavy soils. It cites Lincolnshire fen lands and the Britannia Farm in Bedford, noting deep drainage and cultivation improved productivity, while shallow plowing ruined vast areas and lowered returns.
The Academy of Design in Chisago announces rooms over MecHenry's Art Gallery in Freeport will open January 1 for Water Color India Ink Postal Painting and other drawing branches. Scholarships available with a thorough course at affordable prices.
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