Missouri gold rush history and Sutter's fate timeline
This week notes Missouri origins of the California 1849 gold rush. It covers John Sutter born 1803 in Baden, his Missouri move, Santa Fe trip, and Sacramento fort. emigration from Independence and St. Joseph, routes, prices for oxen and mules, cholera risks, and Sutter’s ruin and death in Washington. Also includes a poultry market letter on weather impacts and egg prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
John A. Sutter
Kandera
Grand Duchy of Baden
America
California
Sutter
Switzerland
St. Louis
Westport
Santa Fe
West Coast
Vancouver
Hawaiiian Islands
Alaska
Sacramento
United States
James Marshall
West
Independence
St. Joseph
Missouri River
Boone’s Lick
Pedler
John Sutter
Supreme Court of the United States
Congress
Washington, D. C
Mercury
Lula B Moore Dies After Childbirth In Brookfield
Lula B Rogers Moore wife of Lee Moore died at Brookfield Hospital on February 7 1933 after childbirth. The baby girl Lula B survived with the husband son Jack Rogers, parents Colonel and Mrs D B Rogers, and siblings. Funeral planned at the Christian church with Rev W C Atwood and Rev C W Coran. burial at Rose Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula B. Moore
Lee Moore
Brookfield Hospital
Lula B
Kenneth Cotter
Christian Church
W. C. Atwood
C. W. Coran
Rose Hill Cemetery
Lee
Lula
Brookfield
Mendon
Vern Moore
Milton Moore
Lula B. Rogers
Rogers Farm
D B. Rogers
Lee E. Moore
St. Joseph
Jack Rogers
Colonel Rogers
Liberty
Hubert
Baring
Missouri
Vern
Kansas City
Brookfield Argus
Good Business Rules From a Shopkeeper Poster
A man with many employees posts rules across his departments. He warns against lying and emphasizes honest work, fair pay for extra effort, and avoiding debt. The notes stress efficiency, self-respect, and integrity in the shop.
Corn Alcohol Gasoline Debate Shifts Farm Policy
Reports from the corn belt note rising interest among farmers in using corn alcohol as motor fuel with gasoline. Iowa moves to authorize alcohol manufacture, while Indiana and Illinois consider mixing requirements. Experts say national action and use of domestically produced crops would better lift farm buying power and corn prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corn Belt
Iowa
Indiana
Illinois
Corn Belt Farm Organization
Hatch Better Eggs and Chicks Advice by W F Priebe
A letter from W F Priebe urges readers to select good eggs for hatchings and ensure laying hens receive proper feed now to produce quality eggs. He emphasizes that poor eggs cannot yield good chicks and signs off with sincere regards.
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W. F. Priebe
Slick Roads After Misty Rain Slow Travel
Monday afternoon drizzle cooled and froze creating icy roads and sidewalks making travel hazardous and difficult for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Culver Stockton Defeats Central Eagles for 31 28 Win
Culver Stockton rises to second in the Missouri college athletic union by beating the Central Eagles 31 to 28 at Canton. The Wildcats led 9 to 6 at halftime and with Dickinson scoring 14 as high point man, Central threatened mid second half before the local team held on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excells
Canton
Culver Stockton
Missouri College Athletic Union
Central Eagles
Wildcats
Eagles
Central
Dickinson
Wildcat
Marshall
Preventing Terrace Washing in Sloping Pasture Fields
Heavy rains caused terrace runoff to wash into a pasture. Do not let each terrace drain onto the same ground. Extend the discharge from each terrace far enough into the pasture so adjacent terraces do not share the same ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Martin
Treating Seed Oats for Smut and Farm Garden Tips
Treating seed oats for smut involves two methods. Sprinkling uses one pint formaldehyde per 50 bushels in 10 to 20 gallons water. thoroughly moisten seed, cover to fumes, then air or dry if stored. Spraying uses the same ratio with a hand sprayer, then cover for several hours and sow or air before storage. Outdoor work is advised due to fumes. For a farm garden, select a half acre near the residence, apply manure, plow in winter or early spring, plant seeds in January February, and apply 500 pounds of 3-18-9 fertilizer per acre. Maintain records to adapt plans for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Helm
Department of Field Crops
T. J. Talbert
Late Recommendations for Electric Hotbed Heating
Changes from Bulletin 304 1931 include flexible soil heating cable availability through electric power company offices and many new units for inside and outside use. The note covers updated practices and products for efficient heating.
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Electric Power Company
New Electric Heat Bed Cable Specs Released
R Parks from Agricultural Engineering notes market growth for electric hotbed heating and outlines specifications. Flexible heat cable should be placed six inches below the surface with six inches between loops. A 60 foot length of No 19 cable is recommended for a 6 by 6 feet bed, yielding about 400 watts at 115 volts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Parks
Department of Agcultural Engineering
Moves To A Farm Near Purdin
W R Ross of Brookfield was a Sunday guest of friends and plans to move to a farm near Pur din around the first of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdin
W. R. Ross
Brookfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Bowers
Sweet Betsy
Pike
Pike County
Earl R. Garrison
Department of Diary Husbandry
Ray S
Jim Bate
James L. Bate
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