Oriskany and Blue Licks Two Dames of the Frontier War
A thirty lines description recalls the 1777 Battle of Oriskany in New York where Gen. Nicholas Herkimer’s Tryon County militia halted St. Leger’s force, and the 1782 Blue Licks defeat in Kentucky led by Boone and Todd where rashness cost many lives. The piece notes lessons on leadership and frontier memory during sesquicentennial observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
New York
Oriskany
Nicholas Herkimer
Ft. Schuyler
John Johnson
Joseph Brant
Kentucky
John Todd
Stephen Trigg
Daniel Boone
William Caldwell
Alexander McKee
Mathew Elliott
Simon Girty
Blue Licks
Rome
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Brisbany
Marinus Willett
St. Leger
Sir John Johnson
John Butler
Walter Butler
Gansevoort
Committee of Safety
Tryon County
Old Henikel Herkimer
Herkimer
Ebenezer Cox
Canajoharie
Palatine
Jacob Klock
Mohawk
Frederick Visscher
German Flats
Kingsland
Peter Bellfinger
Ft. Dayton
West Canada Creek
Utica
Whitestown
Cox
Paris
Oriskany Creek
Trydh County
Col
Willett
Boone’s Station
Kentucky River
Boonesbourough
Bryan's
Lexington
Boone
Benjamin Logan
Logan
McKee, Eliott
Cols
Todd
Trigg
McGary
Evine
Cam
Ran
Bee
Netherland
Bryan
Colone Logan
Hoy Bitter
Wynite Loger
Blue Grass State
Blue Hicks
Bitter Cassava Roots Hide Deadly Poison in Tapioca
A St Nicholas Magazine note explains that the bitter cassava or manioc root contains hydrocyanic acid, a poison deadly within minutes if eaten, while the sweet variety is nonpoisonous and safe to eat. Heat drives off the toxin. The plant, native to South America, yields tapioca from its starch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas Magazine
South America
Early US railroads began with European iron rails
The article notes that the United States, though leading in railroad mileage, started with imported iron rails. In May 1829 the ship Alexander reached Baltimore from Liverpool carrying 50 tons of iron and equipment for the first miles of track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Europe
Alexander
Baltimore
Liverpool
First U.S. Railroad Construction Began
The article notes the start of construction on the nation’s first railroad, marking a milestone in early American transportation and infrastructure development.
Northwest birds inspire voters with a sparrow’s song
The quote praises the white crowned sparrow as a captivating Northwest singer. Yet the speaker, William Rogers Lord, notes the meadowlark beside it and uses the bird’s plaintive call to evoke attention across Virginia creeper and honeysuckle around the porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Virginia
William Rogers Lord
Use of Wave Trap for Good Results
James H. Carroll explains practical wave trap use in radio reception. The solenoid WEB model improves efficiency by balancing field lines for tuning, with micrometer interference control and multiple placement methods in serial ground loop grid and aerial ground shunt setups to eliminate interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centralab
Junior
Mr. Caveita
Proper Battery Connections for Radio Receivers
The article stresses careful battery to receiver wiring for safe radio operation. It advises using rubber covered wire, avoiding bare or thin insulation, and properly clamping wire to binding posts to prevent short circuits and fire hazards from improper connections.
An Easily Made Coil for Radio Use
A cheap efficient coil design using a glass tumbler No 24 D S C wire tape clips and a small wooden base. Cut wood 1 5 by 4 5 inches place across the glass with tape form four quadrants bend and anchor clips under tape bend the wire ends and secure with the clips for a stable coil suitable for easy construction.
Air Speeches as Tests for Radio Receivers
The piece explains using air speeches to test radio receivers by listening for clarity. It notes announcers deliberately speak plainly and casual speakers may reveal degraded battery performance through mushy, indistinct words.
Cleaning Surfaces Before Soldering for Nickel Plating
The article advises cleaning joints before soldering by filing or scraping to remove oxides and surface dirt from nickel plating. Mechanical cleaning with firing, sandpapering, or scraping is recommended to ensure oxide-free surfaces for soldering.
Grounding of tall aerial masts to prevent hazards
The article states that metal poles or masts extending more than 10 feet above the building should be permanently and effectively grounded to prevent electrical risks.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hereicier Aly
Battle of Oriskans
Ulan Public Library
Boone Hor
Dycholas
Lerfilie
James H. Carroll
Institute of Radio Engineers
Radio World
Iat
Grimpe
Suspesiaetokia Beine
Lincoln’s
Lincoln
Woodstock
Quebec
P. Eyre
Tbarnor Poultry House
K-R-O CO
Springfield
Ohio
Charles M. Schwab
Loretto
Loretto ¥. M. C
Hanford
Haarlem
Sete
Orion
AROLD
Patee
N.Y
Hindercorns
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Grace
Ovanous Cancer Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Fay-O
Tay-O CO
Sundance
Wyoming
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