Game of the century sparks recollection of Mackinac tragedy
In Chicago a standout all star baseball clash draws national awe, while in northern Michigan a reenactment of the 1863 Fort Michilim Mackinac ball game recalls Pontiac era tensions and a deadly massacre. The account follows the fort’s history from French forts to British posts, the massacre, and the postwar status including Mackinac's transition to an American fort and later state park.
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Chicago
Michigan
Fort Michilimackinac
Comstock
Mackinaw City
Mackinac
Fort Michilimackinovc
Pontiac
Straits of Mackinac
Lake Huron
Lake Michigan
Michilimackinac
Jean Nicolet
Radisson
Groselliers
Joliet
Perot
la Salle
Father Allouez
Father Marquette
St. Ignace
France
America
England
Mich- Mimackinac
George Ethrington
Ethrington
Detroit
Alexander Henry
Wawatam
Renry
Sault
Henry
Jamette
Tracy
Leslie
L'Arbre Croche
Montreal
Sinclair
Mackinac Island
Henry Burbeck
Butler
United States Army
Feeding Costs for Horses Drops Since 1918 Says Ohio State Prof
D J Kays of Ohio State University estimates horse feeding costs now are about one fifth of wartime levels. Feed makes up 72 percent of horse upkeep. in Illinois costs run even lower. A 120 day work year needs about 38 000 lb grain 5 000 lb roughage and pasture valued at 21.20 plus 450 pasture. Oats raise cost to 26.30 with pasture. Prices in Greene county January include corn 29c cwt oats 46c cwt alfalfa 3c lb timothy 2c lb. A pound ear corn with mixed hay equals a pound oats with hay.
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D. J. Kays
Ohio State University
U Service
Ilinois
Ohio
Greene County
Specialist Says Young Sows Most Efficient
Ohio State extension specialist J W Waicher reports results from a decade of tests on 1,467 brood sows. Young sows reach peak efficiency, with 69 percent of pigs raised to weaning, while six and a half year sows surpass only about one third. Sows under four years average 210 pound litters at weaning versus 167 pounds for older sows. He advises not keeping sows past a three year old farrow.
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J. W. Waicher
Ohio State University
Wuilcher
Preventive Sheep Care for Summer Pastures
A Missouri Farmer correspondent advises keeping a parked kit by a fence post when sheep are moved to summer pastures. Include gasoline, pine tar, old shears, stout string for quick access to tools. With such setup a flock can receive prompt care for maggots or stained wool without long trips.
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Missouri Farmer
Mosaic Disease Endangered Sugar Cane Industry
The Washington Star notes mosaic disease nearly wiped out U S sugar cane after World War I in Louisiana, but federal experts bred mosaic resistant cane from imported varieties, restoring sugar production to levels near those before the outbreak.
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United States
Louisiana
Lower
Mississippi
Washington Star
Agricultural Hints Highlight Quebec Field Crop Mix
Forage and coarse grain crops make up 90 percent of Quebec field crops. Potatoes and buckwheat lead the cash crops by acreages. Apple scions were sent from New Brunswick New Jersey to Albania, Europe, to establish Albanian orchards, twigs stored in transit for refrigeration.
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Quebec
New Brunswick
N. J
Albania
Europe
Successful Baking Tips For Perfect Cakes And Breads
Baking success comes from following directions and using good ingredients. Measure soda level with a knife edge, sift flour before measuring, and substitute mild acids carefully when using sweet milk plus soda. Use cake or pastry flour for tender crumbs, mix dry ingredients evenly, and lift flour to distribute leavening.
And That Is Plenty Minds of Moderate Caliber
A compact critique notes that minds of moderate caliber typically condemn anything outside their comfort zone, implying a bias toward caution over risk and a resistance to broad ideas. The remark contrasts restraint with outcry in public discourse.
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Aquor
Wawatum
Bargatiway
Merry
Mr.Tracy
Western Newspaper Union
Fort Mackinac
Marquette
Catlin
Cullturalalbum
Baby
Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Maiden, Mass
Parker
N.Y
Flores
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Herold Somersoe
Atlas Distributing CO
Tannehill St
Pittsburgh
Gies
Benny
Petermarn
WNU
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