Weed ran a farm which produced broomcorn. He then established a broom factory using the broom grass and stalks of the broomcorn. He employed many ex-convicts who had gained experience as broom makers in prison. As such the factory helped support the small community economically | Source: Peoria Historical SocietyDownload Original File
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"Broomcorn, principle product of Weedville." appears in: Weedville, Arizona
