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Sandy Spring Museum at Mar 16, 2021 05:28 PM

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As to sheep, the usual answer to the question, "Who
is worse shod than than the Shoemakers wife" was
applicable.

Two fine colts were feeding on a hay stack and had a
comfortable shelter.

Questions

1st When is the best time to buy clover seed;
Now.

2nd Would you sell corn at $4.25 or put it away in rail pens
The majority in favor of selling

3 How long does clover seed retain its power of germination
Not much known about it, but thought advisable to
sow new seed.

4 What is a four horse load of fodder, hauled a mile
worth.
Ans. $6.00

5 ans) The best time to plant apple trees is in the spring

6. Can we have a dog tax?

This very interesting -- exciting question was
discussed at length. Five flocks of sheep were
mentioned as having been injured, by dogs within a
few days. Thousands are killed every year, in the
County, and the injury to the rest of the flock,
is a greater loss to the owner than those killed.
Against this loss, What have we to balance in the
benefits arrising from the keeping of dogs.
As nearly nothing as possible.

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