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Butcher Bruty Kiexer Describes Meat Trade in Kickersville
An 1910 letter from Kickersville Pa details a butcher shop setup and practices. He describes skinning a cow for meat, selling at various prices, and transporting meat to Riverburg markets. He notes inspectors who rarely visit, calls for honest weights, and threats of harsh measures against rivals.
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