Old Man Recovers Boyhood Coat From Tupelo Battle Relic
An elderly visitor at the Colorado state museum identifies a tattered coat as the one his mother made for him during the Civil War era. He explains the garment was found after the Tupelo battle in 1862 and asks for the coat’s return to his family, attaching a handwritten request to museum officials.
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Colorado State Museum
Tupelo
Mississipgi
J. Wyte
Deover
James Merrick
Cornter J. C. Smiley
Board of Capital Manager
J. W. Titumas
Confederate Veteran Receives New Trousers After Candle Incident
An elderly Confederate veteran, sergeant in the Fourth Missouri Cavalry, testifies beside Willie Brown a 17 year old colored youth in Downey court. A Roman Candle caused holes in the veteran's trousers at night, prompting the judge to suggest the boy pay for two new pairs. The boy agrees to fund a pool among his peers to cover the cost. The veteran's worn wool uniform is noted as well.
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Niles
Mirevarl Cavalry
Nien
Jarkeon
Bert
Willie Brees
Downey
Willie Brown
Sergeant Bliss
Willie
Wiss
Bank Bandit Explains Motive In St Louis Bank Heist
In a Sixteenth Street State Bank scene in St Logis a cashier Jacob A Kalla and teller Elsie Landaver faced armed youths who seized about 500 dollars after a polite exchange. The leader, a former soldier, explained his group's aim was to secure money for jobs for unemployed men and his expectant wife. The five fled in a waiting car.
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AIC
Sixteenth Street State Bank of St. Logis Atoro
Jacob A. Kalla
Elsie Landaver
Hoscowen
Central Park Avenue
Mary Rodsick
Nathan Maijts
Samuel W. Maltz
David Pryer
West Sixteenth Street
Jacob
Elsie
Jake
Eisle
Eaid
Maite
Oversena
Centenarian Missouri Doctor Never Quarrels With Life
BECKENRIDGE MO A 101 year old physician Dr Joseph Halstead says he never quarreled or spoke ill of anyone. He was Henry Clay’s physician and praises Clay while noting President Wilson. His wife Mrs Halstead agrees they never let disagreements become arguments. They have eight children and 88 descendants. Dr Halstead favors simple foods like cornbread and gush and has smoked and chewed tobacco since age twenty. He quit active practice to farm and maintain regular hours.
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Beckenridge
Preckenridge
Joseph &. Halstead
Henry Clay
Clay
Wilson Fa
Halstead
Halsead
Hay Stacker Promise Labor Savings for Farmers
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture the guide explains how hay stackers reduce reliance on manual labor. It describes two main stacker types with teeth racks and direct loading, noting significant efficiency gains, cost estimates, and best placement on farms to protect hay from moisture and weather.
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United States
Agrivetare
Han Gamal
Socewanie
Man
Tabor
Heres Power
Stecker
Storage houses differ in design and use across regions
The article outlines several potato storage types including the Aroostook concrete masonry basement and wooden superstructure model, Arctic type with ground hill entrances, and artificially refrigerated northern storage. It notes insulation features, ventilation methods, and regional practicality, predicting limited superiority over traditional dugouts and cellars while suggesting rail joint community cold storage in the South.
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Maine
Malpe
Buwth
Chickens Like Fish Heads in Poultry Feed Trade
A dated oblique piece describes using fish heads as a protein source for poultry. It notes methods to process and preserve fish heads, including soaking shells and decanting water, with poultry keepers paying a few cents per quart for the scraps to feed flocks. Specifics on preparation and handling are provided.
Silo and crop notes from an old farm column
The text discusses silos and crop care, noting that early threshed barley performs best in markets. It mentions preparing vegetables for storage, harvesting timing, and the need to disk fields after grain harvest. It also covers silage, pasture upkeep, and ongoing efforts to combat mites across seasons.
Tuberculosis in Poultry Affects Chicks and Stock
Tuberculosis in poultry is more widespread than realised and accounts for a large share of unexplained mortality among chicks and adult birds, underscoring the need for vigilance and control measures in flocks.
Melet Mash for Chicks A Worst Mash Whet
The fragmentary note hints at a Melet Mash for chicks described as a very poor mash. It remains unclear who authored it or where it appeared, with limited readable context to identify people, places, or organizations involved.
Vague plea about visiting on Kany Street fades
A fragmentary note expresses desire for friends to visit those on Kany street. The garbled text hints at social plans but provides no clear event, names, dates, or places. The extract reads as an incomplete casual remark with no verifiable details.
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Tou
Kany Street
Fragmented Moral Dilemma Reflected in Murky Riffraff
A garbled passage hints at a man facing limits on his spending and the temptations of transgression. The wording suggests inner struggle and social pressure, with phrases about affording life and the need to resist wrongdoing. The exact context remains unclear due to damaged text.
Flamingo at Home Describes Big Feathers and Calm Courtship
A fragmentary field note recounts a flamingo study at home, detailing the bird's posture, wing beat, and ground interaction. It mentions the spectacle of wings, the beak, and a dramatic display as if courting, with observers noting steps toward a potential nesting or mating behavior.
Unclear text threatens to offend in home life note
Fragmentary passage discusses a woman’s remark and a referee’s reaction, pondering whether a traditional home setting is acceptable. It references a new baby and remarks on manners, with emphasis on differing tastes and potential offense in daily life.
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