Battle of Summit Springs Recounted in 1869 Colorado Fight
The article revisits the Battle of Summit Springs fought July 11 1869 in eastern Colorado led by Gen Eugene A Carr with Pawnee scouts and Captains North Cushing and others. It debunks Buffalo Bill Cody as hero, noting Tall Bull was killed in combat and the widow Weichel and captive Alderdice survived.
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Ixty
Colorado
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bill" Cody
Tall Bull
Summit Springs
George Bird Grinnell
Pawnee
Fifth Cavalry
Kansans
W. B. Royall
Fort McPherson
Neb
Eugene A. Carr
Frank North
Luther H. North
Cushing
Marie
Becher
Matthews
Kislingberry
Garry
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Carr
North
Royall
Cody
Frank
Luther
Jharge
Tali Bull
Weichel
Norths
Tall
Bull
Suzannah Alderdice
Kansas
Frank ‘North
Fort Sedgwick
Leo Palliday
Buffalo Bil
Battle of
Elmo Z. C. Judson
Ned Buntline
Pawnees
Buntline
Young Bill Cody
Luther North
Bully
Sudan grass a drought hardy pasture crop from Africa
Extension specialist notes Sudan grass from Africa as a dry weather crop ideal for midsummer pasture for sheep and dairy cattle. One acre supports three or more cows to frost. ready for grazing 5 to 7 weeks after seeding. Care on stands, shallow seed covering, soil crust breaking, and good seed. Fertilizer guidance included.
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Fort! Jones
Ohio State University
Wnervice
America
Africa
Sudan
Ohio Fights Black Stem Rust of Wheat
Public Works crews under Harry Atwood have destroyed 19,615 barberry bushes since August 1933 to curb black stem rust in Ohio. The rust spores originate on barberry, often from seed spread by birds. most destroyed plants grew from such seeds and are hard to locate.
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Public Works Administration
Ohio
Harry Atwood
Sheep as weed destroyers in barn lots and pens
A Missouri Farmer correspondent reports that small flocks of sheep will eradicate noxious weeds such as dog fennel smart weed and jimson from barn lots hog pens and lanes. Sheep eat the plants and seeds, saving labor and turning weed growth into valuable wood and mutton.
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Missouri
Jimsons
Hoeing the Garden Avoiding Deep Cultivation for Weeds
A. E. Hutchins from University Farm St Paul urges shallow cultivation to kill weeds and protect roots. Deep hoeing harms crops and dust mulch, while light scraping after rain breaks crust and germinating weeds.
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A. E. Hutchins
University Farm
St. Paul
Hay Chopping Efficiency Cited by Farmers
Farmers note chopped hay uses about 200 cubic feet of mow room per ton. The discussion highlights space efficiency in storage and a shift toward chopped forage for easier handling and feeding.
Controlling Poultry Yard Diseases Through Proper Management
Dr. Robert Graham explains that disease organisms in contaminated soil threaten poultry production. He warns medicines cannot fix damage from sick ground and urges soil rotation, cropping, and clean ground to prevent coccidiosis and other intestinal diseases. An ordinary farm disc or plow aids yard sanitation. rotation limits contamination.
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Robert Graham
Antal Pathology
College of Agriculture
University of Illinoia
WNU Service
Clean Incubator Before It Is Placed in Storage
After the hatching season focus on cleaning and sanitizing incubators before storage. Clear pipes for hot water machines, flush water lines, clean lamp flies, boil the burner in soda water, brush trays, and remove all down and dirt. Wash wire screens, disinfect interior parts, and store in a dry safe place for ready use next season.
Small trough feeders improve hen production
Small trough-type feeders are preferred over large hopper feeders. A 4 foot trough feeds 36 hens from both sides, with three 4 foot troughs per 100 birds. One half inch drinking space per hen and twice daily grain feeding help keep litter cleaner. Leghorns and dual purpose breeds are trough fed at University of Arkansas Fayette. Hoards Dairyman.
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University of Arkansas College of Agriculture
Fayette
Hoard’s Dairyman
Poultry Notes and Production Figures Across Regions
Geographical poultry data show Georgia annual production at 40 million dollars with live stock 72.25 million and edible products 20 million. U S daily egg consumption averages three fourths per person while Canada averages one egg. Leghorn hens reach laying age in about five months and a half.
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Georgia
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Tall Bull's Camp
Luther H.north
Gen
Elmo Scott Watson
H.h.cross
United States
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