Decatur County Journal
June 7, l888

ALMOST SIX FEET:  The height of Decatur County bluegrass climbs higher
and higher.  The height attained last week was 50 inches.  On Monday of
this week, J.M. EILSER, of Grand River brought in a sample that measured
55 inches.  The following day L.M. LOURANCE of Morgan Township, sent us
a bunch measuring 58 inches.  Yesterday NELSON EAVES, of Richland
Township, reported with some 57 l/2 inches, while JOSEPH HAMILTON
appeared on the scene with bluegrass that measured 6l inches and the end
is not yet!  This is indeed wonderful, but the proof can be seen at this
office and we are proud to be able to show up our county in such a
favorable light.
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