Fort Donelson Surrender Talks and Troop Dilemma
Confederate leaders Floyd Pillow and Buckner faced defeat at Fort Donelson on February 15 1862. Forrest urged a breakout while Buckner sought armistice terms. Grant rejected terms and the garrison prepared for possible capitulation as troops debated exit routes and escape by river or swamp.
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Kimer
Fort Donelson
Grant
Floyd
Pillow
Buckner
Forrest
Nes
Charlotte Road
S. B. Buckner
Grants
Tloyd
Tennessee
Fort Br
Buckzer
Nashville
Donelson
Denelson
Don Guoral
Aeromisd
de Just Copdy TS
Unconditional Surrender at Fort Donelson and Grant’s rise
A historic account covers Grant’s march to Dover and the surrender at Fort Donelson, including Wallace’s nearby actions, the first major Union victory, and Grant’s rapid promotions, contrasts with Halleck’s delays, and the strategic pull toward Nashville and beyond. The piece also notes Confederate withdrawals under Johnston as Union threads push toward Corinth and Chattanooga.
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Letter Grant
Dover
Pirley
Grant
Lew Wallace
Buckner
Wallace
West
Donelson
Halleck
St. Louis
Cumberland River
Don Carlos Buell
Buell
Kentucky
Henry
Nashville
Fort Henry
C. J. Smith
Victor Grant
Department
Albert Sidney Johnston
Kentucky Line
Middle Tennessee
Corinth
Memphis
Chattanooga
Gevorce L. Gilmer
Maple Sap to Syrup How Vermont Stores and Evaporates
An American Cultivator correspondent explains maple sugar making from tapping 3000 trees to producing syrup. Sap flows through draw tanks to evaporators, then syrup is boiled, cooled, settled, and canned. The article also notes Bavarian hops cuttings imported to improve US hops.
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Vermont
Secaetay
Cleanliness the Prime Requisite Recalled by Writer
A writer emphasizes cleanliness as the prime requisite in dairy life from cow feed to water air and living conditions, insisting that hygiene begins long before butter is made and extends to every aspect of farm management.
Raise Your Own Cons
There is one important advantage at least in sing asdir own dain rons, and that is you van knew to a certain ty just how long ther can be depended upon to inamiq in a prestatic flow of Bik. ani thie in the dairy is an im- Torino consideratinn, as to be a profit able Aairy animal the length of time Ble will give a cond flow of mik is an Porant as the quality.
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Ani
The American cow and man's endless service to man
A long passage extols the cow as essential to daily life and national progress, detailing milk, cream, butter, cheese, meat, and even paper production. It recalls colonial journeys and pioneer hardships, praising kindness to cows as foundational to the nation's growth.
Feeding Cattle and Meat Curing Practices
Advice from J W Yale of Connecticut supports keeping useful young cattle despite near term disadvantages and outlines profitable fattening using purchased feed, with emphasis on balanced rations including cornment, wheat bran, and cottonseed meal. Includes notes on sorghum, dangers of excessive cottonseed meal, and detailed tobacco flavored curing methods for bacon, salt, pepper tea, and smoking.
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J. W. Yale
Connecticut
Fleurea
Rome
Duke of Cornwail
Duke OF Cornwall
Royal Cornwall
W. J. Hosken
Loggan's Min
Hoyle
Cornwall
Macienda Eilarral
Chile
Professor W. Aenry
Breeder's Gazette
Wheat and corn produce similar pork gain in trials
Wisconsin experiment station results show wheat and corn yield almost identical pork gain per weight. Four trials at 50 pounds ground wheat needed for 10 pounds live weight gain. equal parts wheat and corn perform worse. corn alone yields about ten pounds gain per bushel.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
Texas Fever and Cattle Immunity at Alabama Station
A historical note outlines Texas fever transmission, immunity, and cattle management. It discusses tick transmission, immunity after infection, and the risks to northern and southern stock, with guidance on timing for introducing cattle to Alabama pastures and inoculation methods. It also covers age-related mortality and recommendations for calves and young stock.
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Tuumune
Cayo
Die Athi Station
Ef Dutledin
Edlytel
South
Goats to Improve Harsh Lands and Their Fleece Value
A writer from Arkansas extols goats for land clearance and meat, noting their easy handling, rain shelter habits, and prolific twins. They thrive on leaves and briers, fatten on inedible forage, and their meat rivals mutton in taste. The Angora goat’s Mohair fleece is highly valued for fabrics and furnishings, with a strong mill market and growing demand.
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W. L
Arkansas
Minor
Asia
Mobair
Refisition of a Bore in Dialogues and Wit
A fragmentary reflection on discourse and personality mocks the bore who dominates talk while others seek to share. Noted satire references Coleridge and Bishop Selwyn with jests about Tobin Godwin and a dull storyteller. The text blends misread phrases and garbled lines, hinting at a larger 19th century literary exchange.
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Selwin
Roman
Coleridgse
Tobin
Godwin
Mse
Sunday School Lesson on Stephen and the Early Church
The text reviews the selection of Stephen and Philip to serve, noting their faith and the Spirit's power. It parallels Jesus’ and Stephen’s trials, highlights wisdom given by the Spirit, and foresees persecution for believers who persevere in preaching the Word. Stephen’s angelic face at his arrest signals divine presence amid hostile witnesses.
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Gal
Peter
Janos
John
Christ
Martugoers
T Hey
Stephen
Philip
Jerusalem
Iisa
Ming Ieaen
Jesus
God
Lord Jesus
Gethsemane
Jesus of Nazareth
Elias
Paul
Council
Satan
Jezebel
Naboth
Hine
John xv
Matt
Mary
Jeena
Strange War Era Ad Joke About A Battleship Bargain
A satirical Chicago ad copy jokes about a presidential inquiry on a battleship purchase. The secretary of the navy replies that it was a bargain despite ragines and some flaws in cans, but looks fine and costs half the price of others.
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Secretary of the Navy
Chicago
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Star of Empire
I’. M. Woods
Farm Jour
Aing
Illinois
A. D. Shamel
Orance Judd
Peking
H. M. Cottrell
Kansas Experiment Station
Cayenne
Anews
Alwayz
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