Platte Purchase Centennial Focuses On Missouri Northwest
The article recalls Missouri’s 1837 Platte Purchase addition, detailing early trading posts, Indian relations, and rapid settlement led by Weston and St. Joseph. It notes Platte County’s growth, economic impact, and current share of Missouri’s land, population, wealth, and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Purchase
Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Seveteen
Atchison
Holt, Nodaway
Andrew
Buchanan
Platte
Union
Little Platte
Joseph Robidoux
National Congress
Platte Country
General Assembly of
van Buren
Clay
Clinton
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Platte County
Weston
New Mexico
Salt Lake
St. Louis
Purchase
St. Joseph
Buchanan County
U.S
Cheese Factory Meeting For Brookfield Area Farmers
A meeting for Linn and adjoining counties milk suppliers is set for Brookfield High School Auditorium at 8 pm Friday June 11 to discuss a cheese factory proposal. The factory manager and Extension Service representatives from Columbia will explain milk gathering methods payment terms and handling care. Farmers milking dairy cattle are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Steve Russell
Linn County
Russell
New London
Ralls County
Illinois Agricultural College
The
College of Agriculture
Hall
Colorado State College of Agriculture
Fort Collins
Linneus
Brookfield
College of Agriculture At
Columbia
Roosters and Egg Marketing Advice From County Agent
As heat looms, county agent Rolla A Baugher warns sellers to pen roosters and manage eggs after hatching. He notes rotten eggs spike losses, citing a 1936 case where one producer lost 55000 dollars due to rotted stock and poor egg quality reducing national demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rolla A. Baugher
Insect Trouble Hits Gardens, County Agent Warns
County Agent Hall reports his office is flooded with distress calls about insects devouring gardens and crops. He notes many people wait too long to treat and urges timely action.
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Frank Priebe
Hall
Garden pests and sprays guidance from Farm Bureau
Canker worms threaten elm and fruit trees though they pass quickly and can be killed early with arsenate or lead sprays. Watch for next spring. Plant lice and aphids sap plants. nicotine sulfate in soapy water or coal oil emulsion helps. Cucumber beetles deterred by Cal-Gyp. Arsenate lead nicotine Cal-Gyp protect gardens. contact Farm Bureau for bulletins and advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
B. M. King
Missouri College of Agriculture
Farm Bureau Office
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Trenton Community Sale, Inc
Campbell & Whitney
Wm. Robertson
Browning Farm Club
M.F.A. Alfalfa Molasses, Cwt
Hartford
Browning
Milan
EL Vampiro
Paris Green
Beauty Shop
the Farmers Store
CORA
Humphreys
Harris
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