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Page 11
Upon such a field , where so long the highest science and the deepest skill have
been exercised , I have not the temerity to enter . The most I can do is , lingering
upon its borders , to attempt to glean a few scattered sheaves where others have
...
Upon such a field , where so long the highest science and the deepest skill have
been exercised , I have not the temerity to enter . The most I can do is , lingering
upon its borders , to attempt to glean a few scattered sheaves where others have
...
Page 13
In this mode , and in this only , can he commence his career with the same
advantages which attend the young man entering upon any other kind of
business . It is generally the first step in life which gives direction to its whole
future march .
In this mode , and in this only , can he commence his career with the same
advantages which attend the young man entering upon any other kind of
business . It is generally the first step in life which gives direction to its whole
future march .
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J. Longfellow , of Newbury , ploughed a lot with a Michigan plough , but is not
entitled to the Society's premium , in consequence of not having entered
according to the rules of the Society . But as Mr. Longfellow has shown himself an
expert at ...
J. Longfellow , of Newbury , ploughed a lot with a Michigan plough , but is not
entitled to the Society's premium , in consequence of not having entered
according to the rules of the Society . But as Mr. Longfellow has shown himself an
expert at ...
Page 32
The Committee on Ploughing with Horses submit the following report : Seven
teams were entered for premium , but five only ploughed . The land selected was
better adapted to test the skill of the ploughman and the training of the team , than
...
The Committee on Ploughing with Horses submit the following report : Seven
teams were entered for premium , but five only ploughed . The land selected was
better adapted to test the skill of the ploughman and the training of the team , than
...
Page 33
There were not as many entered as is usual at our shows . Your Committee were
well pleased with the work of the oxen . Praise is also due to the teamsters , in
being so quiet in the performance of their part of the work . In deciding which
oxen ...
There were not as many entered as is usual at our shows . Your Committee were
well pleased with the work of the oxen . Praise is also due to the teamsters , in
being so quiet in the performance of their part of the work . In deciding which
oxen ...
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