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... Soils . 359-372 Variety of Soil .... 359 The Movement of the Soil .. 364 Conditions Prior to the Advance of the Ice - sheet . 368 Climate 372 Chapter II . - Industries of Wisconsin . 373-396 Agriculture 373 Manufacturing 378 Dairying ...
... Soils . 359-372 Variety of Soil .... 359 The Movement of the Soil .. 364 Conditions Prior to the Advance of the Ice - sheet . 368 Climate 372 Chapter II . - Industries of Wisconsin . 373-396 Agriculture 373 Manufacturing 378 Dairying ...
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... soils of the state , from a geological standpoint ; discusses the relative im- portance of the various industries ... soil and climate are best adapted . Much other information regarding land values , crops , etc. , is included . Each ...
... soils of the state , from a geological standpoint ; discusses the relative im- portance of the various industries ... soil and climate are best adapted . Much other information regarding land values , crops , etc. , is included . Each ...
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... soil . VARIETY OF SOIL . As about every variety of rock is found within our state , all possible varieties of soil mu t be in process of formation at the present time ; but as these rocks are variously dis ... Soils 359-372 Variety of Soil.
... soil . VARIETY OF SOIL . As about every variety of rock is found within our state , all possible varieties of soil mu t be in process of formation at the present time ; but as these rocks are variously dis ... Soils 359-372 Variety of Soil.
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... soil of a region underlaid by sand- stone will be mainlv a sandy soil . Sand grains ( quartz ) do not decay and pure sand is about the poorest soil possible . Sandstone always contains some cementing material , carbonate of lime , iron ...
... soil of a region underlaid by sand- stone will be mainlv a sandy soil . Sand grains ( quartz ) do not decay and pure sand is about the poorest soil possible . Sandstone always contains some cementing material , carbonate of lime , iron ...
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... soil . This is however only a temporary stage . The particles of limestone ( carbonate of lime ) gradually dissolve in the rainwater that falls upon them and is thus carried in solu- tion to the streams and so out of the district in ...
... soil . This is however only a temporary stage . The particles of limestone ( carbonate of lime ) gradually dissolve in the rainwater that falls upon them and is thus carried in solu- tion to the streams and so out of the district in ...
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