Valley Forge Winter Story of Washingtons Army
Readable excerpts recall the 1777 78 valley forge winter. Washington faced freezing conditions scarce shelter and clothes with 2898 camp infirm and 8200 fit for duty. Soldiers hacked huts from trees endured snow storms and scant provisions while Congress offered limited aid and calls for supplies.
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Europe
Washington
Valley Forge
Whitemarsh
Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Congress
Urea
Sullivan
Howe
Weshington
Isaac Watts
Greene, Breuben
Lafayette
Morgan
Bill Staples
Jack Carmack
Connecticut Regiment
Long Island
Delaware
Trenton
Hewiu
Anthony Wayne
Valley Fi
Mount Joy
Fort Huntington
Incubator Proves Essential In Modern Poultry Hatching
The Kansas Farmer highlights the incubator as a reliable replacement for hen hatching, enabling year round production and earlier chicks. It contrasts natural sitting with mechanical hatching, noting hens’ unpredictable habits and the incubator’s consistent results across poultry plants.
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Kansas
How Corn Shrinks In Weight Throughout the Year
Farmers question how corn loses weight. The experiment at the state station tracked monthly shrinkage from cribbing November to October. Results show November 2 percent, December 7 percent, January 9 percent, February 3 percent, March 6 percent, April 11 percent, May 9 percent, June 6 percent, July 1 percent, August 5 percent, September 4 percent, October 6 percent, totaling about 18.2 percent for the year.
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Eurn
Laws Experiment Station
Grading Seed Corn For Better Planting
United States Department of Agriculture corn investigators argue that grading shelled seed corn is difficult and better done before ears are shelled. They advise separating kernels by size into two or three grades, labeling planter plates to match uniform drop, and shelling per ear into shallow pans for evaluation and profitable planting.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Sheep husbandry advice on winter nourishment and lamb vitality
A commentary stressing that poor feeding and winter hunger in ewes leads to thin, weak lambs unable to endure cold, while well cared for ewes produce lambs better suited to cold weather. Emphasizes quality feed and steady nourishment to ensure lamb survivability.
The Senior Berean Sunday School Lesson
The article reviews Samuel's early service after a divine message announcing Eli's doom, noting his youth, humility, and wisdom from above. It recounts Israel's defeat by the Philistines, the ark of the covenant's risky use as a superstition, and the ensuing disaster that claimed four thousand troops, the ark's capture, and the deaths of Eli's descendants. The tale ends with the messenger's return and the prophet Samuel's looming influence.
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Samuel
Israel
Eli
Shephelah
Gaza
Gath
Askelon
Ashdod
Ekron
Eben-ezer
Aphek
Bethhoron
Plain of Sharon
Dothan
Ajalon
God
Moses
Vietory
Egypt
Shema
Huphot
Phinehas
Saloh
Tabernacle
Larue
Amateur and Pro Tournaments Split Over Cuimet Prize
Overheard in sporting circles reports Francis Ouimet’s insistence on amateur status in a Metacomet Golf Club event, refusing a prize tied to professional classification. Culmer and partner took second for $40 in pro prize money, with officials adjusting awards as Ouimet declined. Also notes jockey Eddie Dugan signs to ride for August Belmont, returning from wartime travel.
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Francis
Metacomet Gog Club
Hin Ag
Culmer
Cuit
Ouimet
Wranton
Dillon Downgraded From Heavyweight Claim
The report notes Jack Dillon in a light heavyweight bout decision against Jim Flynn and a knockout of Miaoklyn rival Weinert in Philadelphia. Observers claim he is now heavyweight, but the piece argues Dillon and his manager Sant Murburger are ready to defend at any challenge, insisting the 10 pounds and readiness remain uncertain.
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Bill Staples
Jack Carmack
Washington
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Dillon
Siice Jack Dillon
Jim Flynn
Alty
Chellie Weinert
Jack
Sant Murburger
Only One Umpire For Minors
The minor leagues plan to cut salaries by using a single umpire, with major savings on salaries and traveling expenses. The International and American associations may not adopt the single umpire system, while the Pacific Coast and Western leagues will implement the change.
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Tittle Teagues
Wallees
Internation
Tacity Coast
Who's the Best First Baseman in Baseball
A debate rages over whether Stuff Melnnis of the Philadelphia Athletics or Jake Daubert of the Brooklyn Dodgers deserves the all star first base honor. Daubert leads in era era records and edge in batting and fielding, steals, runs, despite fewer games, giving him the margin over Melnnis according to the cited figures.
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Daubert
Melanis
Jake
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Oatekirth
Ami Ted
By Square Deal
Russia
Warsaw
Drees
Eddie Dugan
August Belmont
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