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The Marshfield Fair and Dairy Advice Column
The Homestead page highlights the Marshfield Fair dates August 27 to 30 and features dairy farm guidance. It argues perseverance in farming, improving herd quality, barn setup, and shelter for chicks, plus methods to combat morning glory and Canadian thistle and a practical note on sheep shearing for wool pricing. It includes a reader letter from Macon county on weed control and a chest of agricultural tips, with pricing for farm commodities and a Good Templar’s Assembly notice.
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F. M. Shaffer
Macon County