Pierce County's Rich Soil Promises Wheat Boom and Stock Wealth
The piece extols Pierce County soil as naturally fertile with limestone mounds enriching prairie lands. It cites 1858 wheat yields up to 52 bushels per acre on good soil, notes risks from late prairie breaking, praises early sowing, and forecasts higher future crops with better tools and methods. It highlights corn potential, diverse crops, beets, roots, and fruits, plus thriving cattle, sheep, and wool industries aided by abundant water power and a healthful climate.
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Fruit culture in Wisconsin's fruit growing region
Bailey argues fruit culture is in its infancy yet expanding rapidly from north to south in Wisconsin. He cites favorable climate and soil in Pierce County, notes rising numbers of orchards and nurseries, and describes initial tree plantings sourced from Delevan nursery with few losses to gophers.
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