Springfield Raid Defended By Garrison In 1863 Battle
Springfield Mo faced a Confederate assault led by Marmaduke on January 8 1863. The town militia clashed with Shelby’s brigade until late evening, aided by the Eighteenth Iowa and the Quinine brigade. General Brown was wounded while directing defense, and Shelby’s forces ultimately withdrew after dawn. Marmaduke blamed supply lines and timing for the failure. Springfield endured with strong fortifications and renewed hope the next day.
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GL. Kilmer
Pedera
Springfield
Aunger
Mulligan
Lexington
Agi
Brown
Eighteenth
Iowa Regiment
Marmaduke
Joe Shelly
Collins
Iowa
Ongoing
Thoringfield
Marmaduky
Shelbys
Bowman
Landis
Arad
Dumnet MacDonald
Shelby
Ree
MacDonald
Gemal Brown
Oderais
Academy
Stochach
Colling
Tog
Fort No
Teltadel
Sibcthby
Prairie Grove
Ark
Arkansas River
Missouri
Waterloo
Arkansas
Shelbys Brigade
George L. Kilmer
Lettuce frames need air and farming trends noted
A scattered mix of farm notes reports lettuce frames require ample air when thawing. Peat bar development grows in New England and Wisconsin. A gasoline engine boom appears to spread via farm papers. Ben Davis is seen as doomed by some. American capitalists reportedly buy 2.5 million acres in northwest Ontario to settle about 12 500 families from New England and the U S. Fjord finds whey from cheese worth as much as sweet skim milk. A writer experiments with whey as feed and notes binding lines. Breeders say a man makes good money by mint work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Miingis
Wisconsin
Ben Davis
Ontario
United States
Fjord
Anerse
Tf Goon
Baltimore News
Lydia E. Pinkham
Water measurement devices for irrigation use described
A Montana experiment station bulletin outlines practical weir and weir box designs for measuring canal flow near head gates. It details construction, accuracy within two percent, maintenance needs, and site spacing. notes boxes below headgates control volume and support multi farmer usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentian
Fortier
Foster
Danish Dairy Method Details in Progressive Prac tced by Progreative Datesmen
The journal describes the Soondergaard system used by progressive dairymen in Denmark. It outlines three manipulations for milking, including right and fore quarter presses and lifting motions, with steps and positions illustrated by figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Woll
Bulletin 4
Denmark
Basket Jardinieres From Indian and Home Baskets
Indian and home made baskets attract for jardinières but some shapes reject pots due to indrawn mouths. A dexterous oilcloth lining makes a waterproof earth receptacle by cutting to size and folding neatly. Wrinkles spoil health and beauty. The Nadicus indians of Paraguay are skilled potters.
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Paraguay
Advances in butter culture and adulteration issues
The article discusses artificial starter cultures for butter flavor, noting Denmark and Europe using them and their growing adoption in America. It cites bacterial varieties, the role of pure cultures, and the dairy industry’s shift toward controlled fermentation for aroma and consistency. It also covers feed strategies for dairies, including cottonseed meal substitutions, and warns against water adulteration in butter with a Chicago case showing 24 percent water versus the 16 percent legal limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Thia Coustry
Murepe
Bays Dairy
Creminery
Speelern
Cevain
Denmark
Europe
Vermont Cheese Maker Describes Seasonal Output and Process
Mrs. Arthur C. Wellman of Vermont reports producing 500 to 1,000 pounds of cheese per season sold to private customers. She details daily milk intake, curd cutting, salting, self-operated presses, and six week curing in a lined room. She notes past fair premiums and a shifting U S dairy cheese landscape with rising variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur C. Wellman
Vermont
American Agriculturist
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mpapre
Puget Sound
Orange Judd
Montana Experiment Station
Traphagea
Burke
Cyr. Traplasen
WrExig News
Chen
E. W. Sher
Chicago
Kansas
Creamery Journal
New York
Weingarten Bros
Broadway
Dean Mra. Procuan
Lorre
Narzor
N. FF
Ave
N.W
Washington, D.C
Dean Mra. Prymsan
Echo
J. M. Lex
Lyndal St
Newcastle
Prxenam
Lydis FE
Pinkham
R. F. Craspens
Bennet
Neb
Lydia &, Pinkham Medicine Co
Lyno
Mass
Fred Varath
Territorial Street
Benton Harbor, Mich
Cardus
Shce
Mrs. Fred Unreal
Cardui
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