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Newspaper
Springfield Springfield Leader
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1877
Page
4
The article urges West and Northwest farmers to expand sheep farming for mutton and wool profits. It details costs, potential returns, and market dynamics, noting low sheep prices but higher demand when East shipments lag. advocates sheep as a small-capital, high-benefit crop with weed control and fall planting tips for orchards and nurseries.
Farmers should sow wheat by September 10 if fly danger is low and fall growth is short. Varieties like Clawson Diehl and Treadwell perform best on light soil, amber wheats favored for flour. Cultivation, harvest, fodder preservation, and orchard shows urge efficiency, planning, and attendance at fairs to learn and improve future yields.
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