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  • A blacksmith who produces a good, strong draw-hoe has certainly exercised his labor upon iron, but that labor will continue to assist the production of wealth for many years.

    Archive 2009-05-01 Bill Powell 2009

  • In other words, the labor is stored for a time, held aside for future production, either because the labor has great longevity (as in the case of a good tool, like the draw-hoe) or because its consumption has been deferred to assist in future production (as in stores of food).

    Archive 2009-05-01 Bill Powell 2009

  • There are two sorts of hoes: the draw-hoe, which is used for drawing up the earth to any plant that is to be earthed up; and the thrust-hoe, which is principally used for destroying weeds.

    The Lady's Country Companion: or, How to Enjoy a Country Life Rationally Jane 1845

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