The Black Hawk War At Illinois Rock River Country
The piece recalls the 1830s Black Hawk War between Sauk and Fox leader Black Hawk and U S forces. It covers treaty disputes after 1804, the 1831 militia call, Stillman’s missteps, the 1832 campaign, and the riverine siege and 1832 aftermath, including Lincoln’s early role and Black Hawk’s death in 1838. It notes the controversial Warrior engagement and the war’s brutal end.
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Hainois
Wisconsin
United States
Black Hawk
Ma-ka-tal-me-she-kla-kink
Keokuk
Mississippi
Iowa
Tecumseh
St. Louis
Rushville
Gaines
Reynolds
Ilinois
Illinois
Happe
Rock River
Atkinson
White Cloud
Log
New Salem
Abraham Lincoln
Whitesides
Dixon's Ferry
Isaiah Stillman
Stillman
Sycamore Creek
Stillmant
Axe River
Warrior
General Atkinson
Zachary Taylor
Wisconsin Volunteers
Prairie du Chien
Neapope
General Street
Jefferson Barracks
Taylor
Jefferson Davis
Fortress Monroe
Lorato
Grinding roughage for livestock not cost effective says Case
L L Case of North Carolina State College warns against grinding roughage for cattle hogs and beef cattle. He notes claims of higher digestibility from ground corn stover are false and stresses that experiments show little or no saving from grinding.
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Inesaid
L. Ll. Case
North Carolina State College
United States Department of Agriculture
Rye Proves Excellent Feed for Fattening Lambs
Trials at the Minnesota West Experimental Station show rye as efficient as barley or wheat for fattening lambs when combined with alfalfa and linseed meal. Grinding rye is unnecessary and costly, with no gain in efficiency. Other trials note slower gains in cattle and hogs, but Morris station finds rye-finishing lambs in 86 days at low cost.
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Minnesotan West
Enteal
J. S. Jordan
Morris
Intercepted Shipments Halted at Multiple Midwest Ports
Plant quarantine inspectors in Chicago Council Bluffs Omaha Kansas City Minneapolis St Paul and St Louis stopped shipments of infested plant material in a five month period. The consignments could have entered 26 states including Arkansas California Colorado DC Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Chicago
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
St. Louis
Arkansas
California
Colorado
District of Columbia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Texas
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Phosphates Boost Wheat Yield and Quality
Iowa State College researchers report that applying manure limestone and phosphates increases wheat yield up to eleven bushels per acre. Manure alone adds four bushels. adding limestone adds two more. phosphate boosts five more. Phosphate aids grain development and raises protein content, improving feeding value.
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Iowa State College
Pigs With Spotted Livers Reported In Pig Herds
Reports describe pigs showing spotted livers with abscesses and lesions. Experts cite possible causes including foreign objects, flukes, or tuberculosis affecting herds. Authorities urge monitoring and further investigation.
Castoria for restless sleep in feverish children
A traditional pediatric remedy promotes Castoria as a gentle, vegetable-based treatment for children's cramps and upset bowels. It claims to relieve constipation and restore restful sleep without harsh drugs, urging that genuine Castoria bears its name.
Roman altar found near Newcastle Naghind
A well preserved Roman altar with clear inscription was discovered near Newcastle Naghind on the remains of an old wall. It is dedicated to mothers by a detachment of the First Cohort of the Verdull, unearthed by the North of England excavations committee.
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Newcastle
Naghind
Britain
Mallenters
North of England
Lesson in Tact Mrs. WolF in Toronto Gazette
Six year old Edwin argues over bedtime with a parent tone phrase he calls "won't." The child says mum should avoid the word must to prevent resistance. The remark appears in Toronto newspaper humor or dialogue column.
Has Many Relatives Of Twenty Month Old George Morgan Ferrell
Twenty month old George Morgan Ferrell son of Roy L. and Mrs. Ferrell of Appalachia Virginia has twelve known relatives including eight great grandparents and four grandparents. A great uncle is fifteen and an aunt is four.
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George Morgan Ferrell
Roy L. Ferrell
Appalachia
Wilbur Discovers First Sun Parlor and Sedan
Wilbur is taken by his mother into a sun parlor where he exclaims in amazement that the object is a sedan. The moment captures a child’s surprised recognition of a car.
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Wilbur
Rust Proof Alloy Shown By Zeigler at Mining Society
Nicholas A. Zeigler of Westinghouse reported a new cheap alloy of iron and aluminum that does not rust when hot. He noted rust shortens furnace life and introduced the material at the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers meeting.
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American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers
Nicholas A. Zeigler
Westinghouse’ Company
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Satue Ofbraham Lincoln
Dixon, IL
Cristeria
Angrts
Wile Castoria
Re Rae Cee
Denver
Colo
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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