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[[stamped]] 0857 [[/stamped]] Sept 9. Along RR 3.5 mi N and ½ mi. W of Big Springs, Kansas. [[image: pencil drawing of cross section of soil showing layers.]] Avoca - limestone 3-4'. King Hill Shale 7-8' gray Coll. Beil ls. 6' - upper part shaly, packed with fossil Queen Hill shale black, becoming light gray 2' [[line indicating insertion]] ls. ls. 2 [[insertion]] at basal half [[/insertion]] layers massive 10' upper 1/2 packed with fusulines. Upper half shaly fracturing Sh., Spring Branches Stull Gray sandy shale 12'