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Leon Reporter
Leon, Iowa
year unknown

In order to measure the amount of hay in the mow, multipy the length by the height by the width in yards and divide by 15, if the hay is well packed. If it is shallow or loose, divide by 18. The result is the number of tons in the mow.

Transcription by Sharon R. Becker, February of 2017