Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad Inauguration
Missouri history notes recall the 1951 anniversary of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad project that culminated in 1859 with the first crossing of Missouri. The event featured ceremonies in Hannibal, ground breaking, speeches by Robert M. Stewart and J. B. Crockett, a barbecue at Draper's Meadow, and a grand railroad ball, marking a milestone in western rail development.
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Hannibal-St. Joseph
Missouri
Floyd C. Shoemaker
Hannibal and St. Joseph
Hannibal
North Missouri
State
West
Die Vernon
St. Louis
St. Louis Greys
A.W. Lamb
Front Street
Col. R. F. Richmond
Eary
Thomas L. Anderson
J. B. Crockett
Draper's Meadow
Robert M. Stewart
Hannibal On St. Joseph
Stewart
Gilchrist Porter
Benton Hall
Orion Clemens
Hannibal Journal
Western Union
St. Joseph
John M. Clemens
Mark Twain
Z. G. Caper
Robert F. Lake
General Assembly
Hannibal and St. Joseph's
Chillicothe
Hannibal and
Overland Stay
Pony Express
North
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
New Disease Affects Cattle At Missouri College of Agriculture
A new cattle disease causing leg swelling loss of appetite and even death was described by Dr Cecil Elder at Farmers Week at Missouri College of Agriculture. The disease, reported since 1931 but not yet reappearing this year, may involve a toxin from flies and attacks on the animals by biting insects. Symptoms include leg swelling skin cracks hair loss and reluctance to move with some recoveries after treatment while others suffer secondary infections. Fly repellents improved watering practices and veterinary examination are advised. Soil nitrogen and gum content may be increased and fall or winter plowing suggested to aid early vegetable planting.
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Missouri College of Agriculture
Cecil Elder
Department of
Veterinary Science
Missouri
Gay
Eder
Fell Plowing Benefits and Drawbacks in Fall Fields
Fall or early winter plowing of gardens and truck fields helps reduce overwintering pests as exposed insects are destroyed by cold. It also makes soil more friable and easier to cultivate next year as freeze thaw cycles improve soil structure. Incorporating manure and organic matter enriches soil, though some text is cut and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Republi
W. F. Priebe
Poultry Advice on Winter Egg Production and Care
A writer addresses poultry raisers about winter egg production stressing proper hen care and housing. He warns that drafty, crowded coops waste feed and hurt laying and urges culling to fit space. Emphasizes profit from the egg feed price spread and advocates timely action.
Home Canning Guide for Meat Preservation
Guidance on packing meat for home canning discusses raw and precooked methods, flavor improvements from precooking, and options for water in the jar. It notes meats packed raw retain their own liquid and suggests adding 2 or 3 tablespoons of a specified ingredient for flavor or moisture.
Missouri quail season opens with strong prospects
Missouri Game and Fish Commissioner John H. Ross says the November 10 quail season should yield better hunting than in the past three years. Wardens report normal to above normal quail numbers across counties, with coveys up to twenty two birds and a recent field trial showing nine flushed quail in an afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
John H. Ross
Missouri Game and Fish Department
Ross
Missouri Field Trials Association
Sturgeon
Missour State
John H. Re
Carter
Dent
Franklin
Gasconade
Oregon
Osage
Reynolds
Ripley
Ste. Genevieve
Shannon
Tanney
Wayne
E. L. Carr
Taney
A. Carron
Brickley
St Genevieve
Arthur Williams
Safe Home Canning Of Precooked Meat And Juices
Guidance on preserving precooked meat by canning describes using pan gravy to fill quarts, processing in a pressure cooker for one hour at 10 pounds or three hours in water bath or steam cooker. Emphasizes maintaining a rolling boil, proper seals, and storing in a cool dark place to prevent spoilage.
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Washington, D. C
WDAF
Kansas City
KWK
Jackson County
St. Charles
America
T. J. Talbert
T Department of Horticulture
Lake of the Ozarks Improvement and Protective Association
Association
Lake of Ozarks
State Gas and Fish Department
Iowa State Game Department
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