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Limestone for farming urged along C and E I rail line
James R. Riggs of Sullivan Indiana writes on limestone as fertilizer after testing on his farm and roadside plots. He reports better stands of clover and other crops, reduced soil sourness, and notes extensive lime use improves soil, enabling earlier maturity and higher quality yields. Railroad officials promote agricultural limestone along the line and offer guidance and shipping details.
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Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
James
Riggs
Agricultural Department of
Jas. R. Riggs. Sullivan
Ind
Gard
Shelburn
Thornton
Ill
Greencastle
Brownell Improvement Co
Stone Company
Agricultural Department
Washington, D. C
Rhode Island
Illinois
Indiana
S. S .Stephens
Gen’l, Freight Agt