Old Bill Williams Mountain Man and Frontier Legend
The piece surveys Old Bill Williams, famed mountain man and trader known as Old Solitaire and Parson Williams. It traces his birth in 1787, Osage mission years, fur trade dominance, Fremont expeditions, and his death in 1849 at the hands of Utes. Williams’ story blends fact and legend, ending with his Arizona memorial peak and stream bearing his name.
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Abimaus
Jedediah Strong Smith
Ulysses
Osages
Parson Williams
Missouri
Solitaire
Bill Williams
Great West
University of North Carolina Press
Alpheus H. Favour
Plains
West
Southwest
Northwest
Williams
Favour
Horse Creek
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Rio Grande
Colorado
Old Bill Williams
William Sherley Williams
Old Bill
Forties
John C. Fremont
Kit Carson
Rockies
Arizona
Fremont
Taos
B. J. Kern
Missouri Volunteers
Cumbres Pass
Pueblo
Colo
Kern
Louisiana
Purchase
Contour Furrowing Urged To Halt Soil Erosion
W G Kincannon of North Carolina State College urges contour furrowing to control erosion. Level base furrows slow runoff, promote deep soaking, and aid restoration of tillable land and pasture. Edges of gullies should be closed, and curved furrows kept level to protect moisture.
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W. G. Kincannon
Soil Conservationist
North Carolina State College
WNU Service
Soil Conservation Service
North Carolina State College Agricultural Extension Service
Profit in Woodland: Big Trees Yield Most Lumber
A United States Forest Service study shows that selective cutting of farms woodlands maximizes profit by removing large mature trees and leaving smaller ones to regrow. Trees under 12 to 14 inches diameter pay poorly, while a 26 inch tree can hold about 19 times more lumber than a 9 inch tree, with higher per foot value. Farmers are urged to consult a state forester or agriculture college for guidance.
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United States Forest Service
State College of Agriculture
Feeding grain mix depends on individual dairy yield
A North Carolina State College authority says cows producing more than 17 pounds of milk daily need about one pound of grain for every five to seven pounds of milk. This plus pasturage keeps cows in good flesh and supports maximum production. An average cow needs grass to maintain body and milk about two gallons daily. If higher production is possible, grass should be supplemented accordingly.
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North Carolina State College
Feeding for Idle and Working Mares in Better Condition
Idle mares need ample roughage and occasional grain to stay fit. Wheat bran aids foaling mares as a mild laxative and nutritious addition. In heavy work, a ration of oats corn and wheat bran with timothy hay or timothy clover mix works well. For ordinary work, feed one to two pounds grain and about one to one and a half pounds hay daily.
Agricultural Trends Across Regions Highlight Food Production
The article notes Ohio consuming half its potatoes domestically while granaries and corn cribs prove profitable on farms. It cites soil bacteria numbers surpassing New York City's population and cites beef consumption averages in urban Georgia versus farm families. Droughts in Argentina redirect crops to corn, yielding a record 1935 crop worth over $15 million.
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Drouth
Argentina
Quick Home Tips for Plants Clothes and Cleaning
It covers garden care during heat including pruning dead blossoms and watering. It also advises lemon juice and salt to remove scorch from white clothes and drying in sun for stain removal. Additional notes include lighting a birthday cake and keeping chamois gloves soft with olive oil.
Postum Free Week’s Supply Offer Promoted
The Postum Company advertises a free weekly supply of health giving Postum to any reader who writes for Adv. The offer appears in another section of this issue, inviting inquiries and providing details on how to obtain the product.
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Postum Company
He Who Does Nothing is Impossible to the Man Who Can
A concise aphorism about action and resolve, noting that capability alone fails without decisive execution and follow through. The statement emphasizes perseverance and the link between willpower and achievement.
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Louisiana Purchase
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Young Williams
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Spain
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Rarson
Big Hill
Belle Fontaine
Arrow Rock
Fort Osage
Independence
Marais Des Cygnes
Western Newspaper Union
San Juan Mountains
Cochetopa Pass
Marjorie Thomas
Ohio
New York
Georgia
Associated Newspapers
WNU
ROYAL
JAR Baud Boys Os
Tyle
EDGE
United States Rubber Company
United Si Rubber Products
Broadhay
Photography
Wisconsin Photoshop
West Salem
Wis
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Engelee Mfg
East Sth St
New York City
Butte, Mont
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