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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1877
Page
1
A rural tale from this county recounts a farmer foiling a traveling book agent by calling his hogs at the gate. The agent, attempting to promote a horse care book, is met with the farmer’s loud hog-calling ruckus, forcing the agent to depart in defeat amid a string of rural humor.
A newly found cave near Sytheville Virginia is claimed to rival Mammoth Cave in extent and beauty, drawing attention from local explorers and researchers.
Analyses indicate mature elm foliage contains about 11 percent earthy matter while its wood has under 2 percent. Willow leaves exceed 8 percent with wood at 0.4, beech leaves 6.66 percent with wood 0.35, European oaks 0.60 with wood 0.22, and pitch pine 3.13 percent with wood 0.37.
A New York bound steamer last week loaded 97 010 bushels of corn 33 919 bushels of wheat 13 856 bushels of peas 1 000 barrels of flour 1 700 bales of cotton and other merchandises the largest cargo ever taken from this port by a single vessel. The amount represents at least a year’s crop from 9 500 acres of farming land.
A columnist argues American young women retain dignity amid freedom while contrasting French and German courting customs. The piece offers guidance on proper parlor privacy, blinds, knocking, and how engaged couples should conduct themselves in shared spaces, emphasizing discretion and consideration for others. It also notes wheat prospects despite a wartime grain shortage, citing Russian harvests and a British market outlook.
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