WILD LIFE REFUGE SATING HISTORY AND VIEWS
John Dickinson Sherman outlines the Upper Mississippi Wild Life Refuge act, detailing the 58th Congress purchase of overflowed lands from Rock Island to Wabasha, the $1.5 million appropriation, and management by the Biological Survey and Fisheries. He notes the region’s scenic unglaciated beauty, historic routes, and conservation goals for waterfowl, game fish, and public recreation.
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John Dickinson
Sherman
Manitou
Upper Mississippi
Winnesheik
Winneshick
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Rock Island
Wabasha
Sericultural Department
Winona
Minn
Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary of Commerce
Herea of Fisheries
Izaak Walton League
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Congress
Mississippi
Canada
Gulf
Daviess County
Dilnois
Mississippi Valley Association
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Mississippi Valley National Park
Keystone
Fox
Great Lakes
Portage
Rock River
Jean Nicollet
Green Bay
Far River
Great River
Pierre Radisson
Jean Grossier
Missippi
Blenheim Spaniel and Marlborough Bride Gifts
A Blenheim spaniel loyal to the Duke of Marlborough guided him through arts triumphs and battles, cared for by Winston Churchill, and said to be the progenitor of the Blenheim countess. Since then, each Churchill duke presents a Blenheim spaniel to his bride on entering Blenheim Palace.
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Duke of Marlborough
Churchill
Blenheim Palace
Much Good in Sun Bath Health Benefit of Sunshine
The sun bath is a health measure, offering more than vanity. Exposure to sun on the beach improves blood, increases haemoglobin and calcium, enhances white cell quality, and provides vital bodily force for wellness.
Suitable Way to Cure Seed Corn
Ears chosen for seed contain high moisture, sometimes 30 percent of ear weight. Proper curing reduces moisture quickly to prevent seed spalling and mold, preserving vitality. Use heat and ventilation, store ears individually so they do not touch, with protection from pests, and avoid sacks or piles. Air drying in a dry place prevents injury from freezing once cured.
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Eise
Sunshine Best Agent for Sterilizing Utensils
The text extols sunshine as the best agent to sterilize dairy utensils and keep them smelling sweet. It recommends drying outdoors on a rack with wooden pegs, avoiding dishcloths, and scalding after washing. It describes rinsing a strainer cloth in cold water, soaking in hot washing powder, rinsing in hot water, then sun drying.
Value of Cowpea Hay and Nitrogen in Soy Beans
A ton of cowpea hay provides comparable food value to a ton of wheat bean yet beans sell to farmers at 30 to 40 dollars per ton. Soybeans boast high nitrogen content and protein, while cowpeas leave significant nitrogen in the soil mainly via roots, though clover retains more nitrogen in soil.
Time to Cut Alfalfa
Farmers weigh best harvest time for alfalfa. A late afternoon cut preserves leaf tenderness as sun fades, reducing leaf wilt and shatter. Morning cuts wilt leaves quickly in heat, keeping stems juice-filled and prone to drying and blowing apart before stems are ready.
Best Use For Farm Manure On Sod Ground
J A Ralser of Ohio writes in the Indiana Farmers Guide that well rotted barnyard manure is best applied to sod ground intended for corn, up to a month before planting. He notes dry horse stable manure should be avoided on sod until closer to planting, and that top-dressing meadows with such manure can boost hay yields without harming quality. Apply after summer crops or well before planting to let decomposition improve soil. squarely benefits subsequent corn and meadow crops.
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J. A. Ralser
Ohio
Indiana
Spreading Manure Efficiently and Its Additives
Farmers seek even manure distribution while noting hand spreading raises labor costs. Reinforcing materials such as acid phosphate greatly boost manure value by supplying available phosphoric acid. typical rates are 40 to 3 pounds per ton. Limestone adds limited ammonia benefits compared with acid phosphate.
Trench Silo Bulletin Promotes Emergency Silos
The Minnesota Extension Service reports trench silos preserve corn, sunflowers, and legumes as successfully as upright silos. They are inexpensive to fill, frost and windproof, can be packed by horse power, require no roof, and avoid elevating silage. Disadvantages include unsightliness, short life, drainage issues, and feed-distance costs. Copies of the bulletin are available from the Office of Publications, University Farm, St Paul.
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Minnesota
Agricultural Extension Service
Minnesota University
Office of Publications
University Farm
St Paul
Farm Facts From The Field Rye Pasture and Legumes Emphasized
A historical farming note highlights sowing rye for winter cow pasture and using legumes freely to improve crops. It advises postponing washing lettuce until ready and stresses that proper plow guiding and balanced hay, including alfalfa and clover, aid young stock. The Todd County calf club in Kentucky enrolls 115 youths with 125 Jersey calves.
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Todd County
Kentucky
Maggie's Greeting as Homecoming for Easter
Little Maggie returns from away for Easter and fills the house with plans and excitement. The family prepares her welcome room, clothes, and dinner with lovestruck anticipation. They count days until her train arrival and relish the greetings and hugs awaiting Maggie.
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Maggie
Otler
Margie
Called Him a Sisay
A brief, characterful exchange notes the trouble a child faces as playmates shorten his name. The line “What is little Ethelbert feeling so bad about” contrasts with the mock nickname “Ethel” derived from his name, reflecting social teasing in a concise, period tone.
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Ethelbert
Bert
Ethel
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Northwest Territory
Julien Dubuque
Zebulon Pike
T. S. al
Upper
North West Company
Hudson's Bay Company
Prairie du 'Ghien
Leech Lake
Prairie du Chien
Great Britain
Mines de Plomb
Illinois
St Louis
Galena
Mississippi Valley
St. Louis
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Rock
Prairie de Chien
United States
Sam
Jackson
Caleb Atwater
Manitourie
Unols
Michigan
Maj
Zachary Taylor
Fort Crawford
Prairie da Chien
Jefferson Davis
Sarah
Taylor
Samuel Thompson
Illinois Volunteers
Abraham Lincoln
Manitoulate
Morte
Weill
LARDS
Harpers Ferry
Sunshine
Dad
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