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Newspaper
Freeport Weekly Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1871
Page
1
The article argues that feeding corn to hogs at low prices creates ample profit for farmers. It outlines cost and weight figures, showing a 250 pound hog can cost about 4.85 per pound at 25 cents per bushel corn while yielding higher sale value, concluding strong profits at current hog prices.
The National Live Stock Journal quotes Hugh Borthwick arguing foot-rot in sheep is not infectious, while Western Rural editors and Illinois ranchers insist it is highly contagious and tied to husbandry. They cite Ohio and Eastern-state incursions and cite Youatt and Carter as opposing views.
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