Sioux Warpath Now In United States Court of Claims
The Sioux sue the United States for about 220 million dollars plus interest over lands seized including the Black Hills. The piece links the case to a long history from the Fort Laramie treaties to 1876 and the gold rush, noting Red Cloud Sitting Bull Crazy Horse Gall and Spotted Tail figures in the saga and ending with contemporary demand of 100 dollars per acre for gold lands and 50 per acre for forest lands.
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United States Court of Claims
Oratory
Lawyers
War Club
Lance
United States
Uncle Sam
Black Hills
South Dakota
Crazy Horse
Gall
Spotted Tail
Fort Laramie
American Fur Company
Laramie
Jim Bridger
Kit Carson
Oregon Trail
California
Williams. Harney
Ash Hollow
Neb
Fort Pierre
Overland Stage Line
Pacific Telegraph
Harney
trans-Missouri
Montana
Idaho
Congress
Bozeman
Mont
Big Horn Mountains
Wyoming
Red Cloud
Fort Phil Kearney
Fort C F. Smith
Fort Reno
Fetterman
Peace Commission
Ear
Missouri River
Platte River
Northern Pacific Railroad
Yellowstone River
Sitting Bull
Brules
Phil Sheridan
Department of the Missouri
Pacific
G. A. Custer
Custer
Sheridan
Walter P. Jenney
White River
Custer City
Powder River
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Department of the Interior
War Department
Little Big Horn
Crook
Terry
Miles
Mackenzie
Canada
Dakotas
North
Buffalo Country
Powder
Yellowstone
American Horse
Indian Summer Origins And Weather Viewpoint
Indian summer is a descriptive term for autumn attributed to a French source Crevecoeur who called it I Ete Sauvage in 1778. Harvard professor Ward notes the translation and early belief in widespread use. From a meteorological view it results from sluggish high and low pressure movement across the country creating mild days with southwest winds.
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Crevecoeur
Robert Dec. Ward
Harvard University
Economies in Use of Gas Ovens
The Department of Agriculture reports small portable ovens save gas by baking small portions quickly. Insulation between walls reduces heat loss, with asbestos paper for insulation in small units. Preheating wastes gas. many foods can start in a cold oven, and moderate temperatures save energy.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Canary Care Warns Against Strong Drafts and Temperature Fluctuations
The United States Department of Agriculture advises keeping canaries away from strong cold drafts and maintaining even room temperatures. Suspend cages away from radiators or damp kitchens, cover at night in cold weather, and keep water and seed fresh daily. Regular cage cleaning, proper trays, and weather stripping around windows are recommended for pest control and health.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Plan to Use Strawberries for Sauce and Dishes
Food specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture advise strawberry sauce as a versatile accompaniment to boiled rice or cottage pudding and an efficient use of wild berries. The recipe blends butter sugar and powdered strawberries, with optional egg white to prevent curdling and maintain a smooth appearance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Skim Milk Compared With Whole Milk For Diet and Cooking
Skim milk provides most of the protein found in milk and can serve as fuel similar to eggs and meat, despite lacking fat. It has about 4 percent sugar and minerals, and in cooking it adds nutritional value, especially when used in cereal mush and other preparations, though many prefer whole milk for taste.
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Raisi
Proper Use Of Gas Stoves For Safe Cooking
The U S Department advises keeping gas stove burners clean and shutters adjusted. Flame should be blue and reach the bottom of the saucepan without touching the flame core, and the pan should be 1.5 inches above the burner when possible to avoid imperfect combustion and toxic monoxide formation.
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Unit
States Department of Agriculture
The Housewife: Quick Home Care Notes and Tips
Remove tar with kerosene then warm water and soap. Do not iron ribbons. replace with paper plates and napkins for picnics. Renew gilt frames with vinegar then paraffin. Mold leftover vegetables with gelatin to add a salad to menus.