Origins of the Stars and Stripes and Old Glory
A historical survey traces the many names of the American flag and traces claims about its first unfurling. It cites Betsy Ross, Francis Scott Key, Fort Stanwix, Brandywine, Coolbridge, Bennington, and Vermont discussions, noting debates over the flag’s true birth and earliest battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
United States
Septembar
Sy Francis S
Scott Kay
Baltimore
Matsoral
Washinton
Ube Funs
Rey
ISS
William Driver
Charles Dogeett
South Seas
Dds
Lens Island
Ticondé Rosa
Philadelphia
Tay
Captie Hubert
Aerass
Hadsey
Ormius
Hulbert
Congress
Betsy Kossh
Plopkinsen
Soa
Thys Congress
Fort Schuvier
Bort Stumwit
Rome
Fort Stanwix
Batttle
Battle of
Brandywine
Delaware
Coolsbridge
New York
Pennsylvania
Boner
Vermont
Jehn Spared
Vermont Historical Society
John Stark
Dalle
Bennington
Bonnington
Cooch’s Bridge
Fort Schuyler
Empire State
Walloomsae
Canadian gold finds span provinces since 124 discovery
The Golden Dominion Gold has been found in every province except Prince Edward Island. The first recorded discovery occurred in Quebec in 124 on the Gilbert river, fifty miles south of Quebec City. Picker mining operations began in 1547 and intermittent work has continued since. Placer discoveries followed in Ontario, British Columbia, and Yukon Territory.
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Canada
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Gilbert River
Quebec City
Ontario
British Columbia
Yukon Territory
Lode Mining for Ces Began Out Tangier River Nova Scotia
Fragmentary notes indicate lode mining for ces began along the Tangier River in Nova Scotia during the mid 19th century, with references dating to 1854 and later periods. The text is incomplete but points to early mineral activity in the region.
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Tangier River
Nova Scotia
Indian mother in Waterton keeps papoose strapped on travels
An Indian mother in Waterton Lakes in the Canadian Rockies ties the tirewood to the lower travels for the return journey while keeping her papoose undisturbed. The scene reflects traditional care as they move through the park near Glacier, Montana.
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Waterton Lakes National Park
Rockies
Glacier Park
Montana
Brewood
Bananas Noted For High Food Value In Diet Claims
A historical note claims bananas exceed nearly any fruit or vegetable in food value with about 460 calories per pound, comparing to potatoes 385 and macaroni cooked 415, highlighting their notable energy density and nutritional appeal.
Expert Fattooing The New Zealanders Patterns Under Skin
A description of intricate patterns applied to the skin by expert artists, detailing their elaborate techniques and the resulting vast visual effects. The text notes the beauty and potential artistic application of these may be explored further.
Comparison of Pure Bred and Grade Dairy Cows Circular
United States Department of Agriculture Circular 26-C reports that pure bred dairy cows outperform grades in milk and butterfat yield, with higher income over feed cost. Pure breds average 25 percent more feed value per cow, 10.6 percent more milk, and 6.7 percent more butterfat, though gains decline after age eleven. Closest culling in grades and breeding quality drive long-term results.
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Until States Department of Agrcculture
Beneral Eos Rvatet
Doctor McDowell
McDowell
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
Right Breeding Stock Is Important Factor
A Prairie Farmer article stresses foundation hogs determine profits. Sows should produce two litters, each five or more pigs. February to March and August to September are recommended for litters with market timing from September to October and March to April. Full feeding and careful care yield pigs over 700 pounds by target markets, with October and April prices dipping.
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Sock
Shear Martin
Agricultural Squibs on Farm Practices and Crops
Neglect of machinery maintenance wastes time and money as boulders clog fields. Soybeans, alfalfa hay, and high protein feeds are common, especially on dairy farms. Seed rape in cornfields boosts hog pastures. oats and peas also help, while ensilage corn yields more milk and butterfat per acre than field corn, per Purdue.
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Purdue
Save the Beans bean disease control measures
The U S Department of Agriculture issued Miscellaneous Publication 16 M Save the Beans outlining four rules to reduce snap bean losses. Pick dry vines, sort and discard blemished beans, keep harvested beans out of sun and rain while awaiting transport, and keep beans cool. The leaflet notes six diseases and provides brief symptoms and controls and mentions nesting diseases.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Useful Calves for Making Baby Beef
The guide notes calves must be well finished and high quality to become baby beef. Unfinished yearlings fatten poorly and waste feed. Prefer wide, deep bodied calves with smooth flesh and refined heads, good water access, and uniform size and color for prime baby beef markets.
Hog Pasture Rotation Practiced in Illinois
Bert Kellogg of Kendall County Illinois follows a five year hog pasture rotation as detailed in Farm Life. Each field alternates spring wheat or other spring small grain, two years of alfalfa, then two years of corn. Pastures sit near barns for easy feed and water access with portable hoghouses shaded and moved as weather allows. The system uses alfalfa first year with pigs, alfalfa with cattle in year two, and plows under or dished corn stubble to maintain fertility and soil organic matter.
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Bert Kellogg
Kendall County
Ilinois
Karl Price
Kellogg
Milk Influence on Egg Production for Poultry
Dr Prince T Woods notes in Waverly Four poultry magazines a test on milk and eggs. When hens lay freely stop milk for three days and observe a sharp drop in yield, then resume milk and see egg production rebound quickly. Dry skim milk is recommended as the ideal form for poultry feed.
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Prince T. Woods
Waverly Four Poultry Magazines
Individuality of Hens and Their Peculiar Traits
The piece notes hens vary in temperament from lively and contented to grouchy. Some complete a hatch and keep nests clean, while others tear nests and break eggs. It mentions fowls have sharp senses of taste sight and hearing but no scent and are jealous about intruding hens.
Glasgow Police Nab Young Forger In Treasury Note Scam
Police in Glasgow uncover a boy art genius who forged treasury notes. Arrests of two accomplices led to discovery as the artist created a two pence per note counterfeit of a two shilling value. Court suspended sentence while offering educational support for legitimate art training.
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Treasury
Glasgow
Scotland
Money, Juries Question What Will It Do to Me
A quoted exchange centers on money and fate as Loustin Stus states he is in the hands of the juries and seeks to know what all his money is going to do with him. The fragment frames a personal confrontation with justice and wealth.
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Mr Loustin Stus
Vegetable Compound Aids Elkhart Woman In Bed
Mrs. D. H. Stert of 1326 Laurel St Elkhart Indiana describes how the Vegetable Compound gave her renewed energy allowing her to work without rest and says other women may overcome tired worn-out feelings by trying it. Her testimony notes she still uses the product and credits it with transforming her home life.
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Laurel St. Elkhart
Indiana
No Happiness Under Yoke by Daniel Webster Quotation
A historical quotation from Daniel Webster states that true happiness cannot come under a foreign power unless the burden is accepted by and spoken for by one’s own nation and country, emphasizing national sovereignty and personal conviction.
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Daniel Webster
Readers debate what counts as leadership today
A compact discussion contrasts popular crowd dynamics with individual leadership ideas. Opinions touch on integrity, vision, and influence, underscoring how decisive actions and clear goals distinguish authentic leaders from followers.
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Elmo Scott Watson
United States of America
Henry Mosler
York Town
the Golden Dominion
Illinois
Monarch Quality Food Products
Reid, Murdoch & Co
Chicago
Socoa
Heath Rene O
Salesaman
Myers Bidg
Springfield
Floyd Johnston Breckport
Iowa
Ozarks
Gillette and
Leonard
West Plaina
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rhein
BCI
Pucech
Bern
Portland
Orboor
Parker
Floreston
Balzar
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
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