Dead Man's Hand origin in Wild Bill Hickok legend
A 19th century frontier tale recounts how Wild Bill Hickok was killed at Deadwood on August 2. The Dead Man's Hand two black aces and eights arose from the era’s most infamous poker game, McCall’s shot ending Hickok’s life and birthing enduring legend.
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Giany
Deadsgood
American
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Desperadnes
Wiliam Isey Connelley
Kanwie Kinte Wixtoriens Sociery
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Hickok
Wokok
Newark
Kilith Gonnelley
James Inder Uickalk
Presa
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Cioneers
New York
Rufus Tockwell Wilson
Wild Til Titekok
Tal Tae
Connelley
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Hickale
James Tutter Wiekok
Wiekok
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Independence
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Wild Jim
Kangana City
Sedalia
Wild Bill
Six Shooter
Wild Bir
Deadwood
Tim Brady
Johnny Varnes
Jack” McCall
Kansans
Charley Rich
Carl Mann
Captain Masgey
Missouri River
McCall
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Harry Young
Jane‘ Burke
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Doc”) Pierce
Beattle Wild Bill
Pierce
Mr Hickok
Western Newspaper Union
Lice and Mites Threaten Thin Droopy Hens
The piece explains that lice cause droopy unthrifty hens and mites bite at night. It notes nicotine sulfate as a common lice treatment and sprays or coal tar preparations to combat mites. Mites hide in roost cracks by day and feed at night, staining hens gray then red when engorged.
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New York State College
Feeding Milk to Hens With Irregular Supplies
Farmers with irregular surplus milk can use it for poultry by offering milk as a drink while keeping water available. Let it stand to separate whey and curd, then mix the curd with meal to make a moist stiff mash. Feed only what the flock will clean up, and avoid meat scraps except about one percent for flavor.
Campaign to Ban Battery Hens in Britain Sparks Debate
Modern egg production faces scrutiny as cruelty concerns rise. British debate focuses on battery cages confining hens from egg-laying age onward, with systems valued for output but criticized for space and animal welfare.
Poultry Notes On Hen Quarters Water And Egg Laying
In poultry literature dark meat holds more iron than white meat and a hen’s comforted quarters aid laying. A hen may drink up to five ounces daily. duck eggs need no turning under hens, though hens manage turning themselves. Coccidiosis warnings stress wet weather fosters the disease in chicks. Pullers typically lay more eggs early then decline by one to three dozen as they age. Medicated jelly for poultry wounds mixes carbolic acid with petroleum jelly.
Man Who Told the Truth in Kings Lesson
Lesson text outlines a study of I Kings 22 on a political alliance between Jehoshaphat and Ahab, the true prophet Micaiah, and the outcome of ignoring divine warning. It highlights courage to speak truth despite court pressure, the doom awaiting Ahab, and lessons on faithful prophecy amid opposition.
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Jehoshaphat
Judah
Ahab
Israel
Athallah
Ramoth-gilead
Ahabas
Zedekiah
Micalah
Micaiah
Escaiah
Dillah
Greatest Happiness Lies in Holiness and Kindness
Message emphasizes that happiness is secondary to holiness and is secured by God, while true happiness comes from being kind to others and helping those around us. The speaker links personal virtue to the welfare of others and spiritual alignment with divine will.
Promise of God in the Dark Walks with Faith
A compact, reflective line from O H Bourgeon contemplating trust in divine guidance over the brightest day. The speaker vows to walk in darkness with faith, clinging to God. It reads as a devotional motto rather than a news item.
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