First Dark Horse Polk Timeline Turns Through 1849
A compact chronicle of James K. Polk from birth in Mecklenburg County North Carolina through his rise in Tennessee politics to the presidency. It notes his 1844 nomination, 1845 inauguration at age 49, the 1846-47 Mexican War, 1848 territorial expansion, and his death June 15 1849 at age 53.
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James Knox Polk
Mecklenburg County
N. C
Tennessee
Oregon
Polk
Ames Knox Polk
James K. Polk
North Carolina
Ife
University of North Carolina
Sarah Childress
Cetliess
Jackson
Tennse
Demorath
Clay
Baltimore
Washington
Morse
Thomases
Jim” Polk
van Buren
Texas
Alexico
Wilson
New York
Liberty Party
Henry Clay
Boys and Girls Achieving Big Success with Chicken Flocks
In Catawba county North Carolina Paul and Aleen Wagner two farm youth, topped 1919 poultry shows with 60 hens across White Leghorn Barred Plymouth Rock and Rhode Island Red breeds. They posted profits from eggs and chicks, sold 785 squabs in 1919 and built a 100 pair pigeon loft as part of a growing poultry club program.
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Catawba County
North Carolina
Wagner
Paul
Aleen
Poultry Club
Hustler
United States Department of Agriculture
Plymouth Rocks
Rhode Island
New York
Whorled milkweed warns stockmen of deadly risk
The document outlines the dangers of whorled milkweed to cattle sheep and horses noting high mortality in sheep from small quantities. It urges stockmen to identify and eradicate the plant, especially along trails and in abandoned fields, and provides guidance on containment and seeking further information from the U S Department of Agriculture. It also highlights the growth of poultry clubs since 1912 and the 1919 nationwide expansion with substantial participation and production gains.
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United States Departtment of Agriculture
Neghborhand
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Virginia
Poultry Club
Zachary Taylor Timeline Highlights Birth to Presidency
Birth in Orange County Virginia in 1784, later moved to Kentucky. Served in the regular army from 1808 and fought Indians in Indiana in 1812. Fought in the Black Hawk War in Illinois 1832 and the Seminole War in Florida 1836-37. Commanded the Department of the Southwest 1840-46, engaged Mexico at Palo Alto May 8 1846, Resaca de la Palma May 9, Monterey September 24, Buena Vista February 22-24 1847. Nominated by the Whigs in 1848 and inaugurated March 5, 1849 at age 64. died July 9, 1850 in the White House at age 65.
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Achary Taylor
General Grant
Washington
Roosevelt
Camapana
Mexico
Palo Alto
Tuena Vista
Santa Amg
Zachary Taylor
Orange County
Kentucky
Regula Army
Indiana
Ilinois
Resaca de la Palma
Monterey
Buena Viata
White House
Getting Away From Scrubs in Better Sires Campaign
A Florida farm shows a shift from scrub stock to better breeding under the Better Sires Better Stock program. Of 450 grades and 480 purebreds in total, 44 are purebred sires, reflecting the movement’s goal of rapid improvement through quality sires.
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Florida
Hatter's Plush Hats Highlight Fall Millinery Styles
A Retail Millinery Association of America bulletin outlines fall hats using hatter's plush in duvetyn and beaver. Styles include high crowned sailors with velvet facing, swagger veil hats with jet ornaments, rolling sailors in green duvetyn, and canary beaver face trims. Flowers and beadwork appear on brims and crowns.
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Milwiery
Retail Millinery Association of America
Huge Flowers Adorn Southern Hat Modiets
A fragment notes oversized flower decorations plastered on the brims of Southern hats, creating a bold floral fashion statement. The term modiets suggests a regional style emphasis of the period.
Lace and Ribbon Use in Summer Frocks and Home Decor
Lace and net dominate summer fashion with ribbon adding color and design. An ornate underskirt uses wide lavender and pale rose ribbon, while dresses feature knots and two colored ribbons. Slip-covers now embrace bold colors and patterns to brighten rooms and counter plain fabrics.
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Walla
Poultry Notes on Feed and Health Practices
A balanced mixed ration supports chick growth while overfeeding can cause leg weakness. Manage the maturing pallet with careful feeding, similar to feeding growing children. For digestive disturbances in young chicks, buttermilk or sour milk is recommended. Mediterranean or egg breeds suit white shelled eggs.
Protecting furniture with slip covers
Mary H. Northend in Good Housekeeping highlights slip covers as more than dust protection. The item is valued for cheerful appeal and added warmth to living rooms beyond mere utility.
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Mary H. Northend
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Short jacket dominates sportswear with practical style trend
The article notes a shift in sport coats from blazers and velvet to short jackets for outdoor wear. Wool jersey dominates, with a pool table green option for tennis golf and motoring. Pockets and tailoring detail elevate smartness, while variations range from frilled to tailored knits.
Satin and embroidery mark Parte afternoon fashion
At afternoon gatherings in Parte satin dresses were common, ranging from plain to draped or embroidered tunics. La Comtesse Mathieu de Noailles, a noted poetess, wore a gray tunic heavily embroidered in that shade, paired with a black satin hat edged in white muslin covering the ears in an Egyptian style.
Brown Summer Wear Remains Fashion Favorite
Brown remains a top color in summer fashion, defying expectations that it would be overtaken by brighter hues. The piece notes its continued popularity in mild summer outfits and highlights its enduring appeal.
Cut on Sport Lines Sparks Simple New Sults
A sprawling note on sports lines notes many new sults for fdll are simple and cut along popular sport lines.
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James Morgan
Taylor
Zachary
Baton Rouge
Ty Temes Morgan
Iunipor
Himesis
United States
Department of the Southwest
Palo
Alto
Hatter
Jersey
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