Lincoln and Mary Todd's Kentucky Ties in Civil War Era
The study Lincoln and His Wife's Home Town by William H Townsend analyzes how Abraham Lincoln's marriage to Mary Todd of Lexington Kentucky shaped his views on slavery and his presidency. It cites Lexington sources and profiles Mary Todd Lincoln, Henry Clay and local figures, detailing Lincoln's exposure to slavery at homes and markets in Lexington and the border state tensions. The account recounts Breckinridge's role in announcing Lincoln's election and the personal impact of the war on the Lincoln family, including Ben Hardin Helm's death at Chickamauga.
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Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Mary Todd
Lexington
United States
Lincoln
Todds
Blue Grass
Robert Wickliffe
Robert J. Breckenridge
Cassius M. Clay
William H. Townsend
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Townsend
Illinois
Congress
Mr. Townsend
Globe Tavern
Waughington
Henry Clay
Ann Rutledge
Mary Owens
Sarah Rickard
Sangamon
John C. Breckenridge
Mary Todd Lincoln
Buchanan
Breckenridge
Washington
General Scott
Capitol
House
Senate
Lincolns
White House
Emilie
Ben Hardin Helm
West Point
Confederacy
David Davis
Chickamauga
Davis
David of
Absalom
Western Newspaper Union
Jesus as Healer in Luke Aided by Faith and Power
Lesson centers on Jesus early in Luke healing the demoniac in the synagogue, Peter's mother in law, a leper, and a paralytic. It contrasts divine healing with faith healing and emphasizes Jesus’ power over sin and illness, along with the purpose of miracles.
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Jesus
Peter
Christ
Dairy cows need shelter to maximize milk production
Dairy extension specialist John A. Arey argues that feed should support milk and body maintenance, not replace proper housing. He urges comfortable stalls, proper ventilation, tight shelter, and easy access to clean water to prevent weather-related losses in milk yield.
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John A. Arey
North Carolina State College
Arey
Lift Up Your Eyes Amid Trials and Consolation
A meditation on divine perspective asks if affliction can obscure hope and faith. The author contrasts a cup of affliction with a cup of consolation and urges trust that the sun will rise even when stars fade.
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John Owen
Great Peace Quote Inspires Quiet Reflection
A brief pious note quotes Jowett on peace and law, contrasting obedience with rebellion and urging thoughtful restraint in public life.
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J. H. Jowett
Practical Dairyman Endorses Modern Barn Design
The article praises the modern dairy barn with concrete floors adjustable stalls and excellent ventilation. It argues that proper ventilation removes foul air and moisture improving herd health and feed efficiency, while ample sunlight and fresh air boost milk and butterfat production.
Colostrum Helps Newborn Calves Start Digestion
A newborn calf should be allowed to suck its dam to obtain colostrum which aids digestion and provides stimulants for the digestive system. If suckling is impossible, give one ounce of castor oil shortly after birth, then feed milk from another cow if the mother’s milk is unavailable.
Cows Free Water Access Boosts Milk Yield Says Iowa Study
C. Y. Cannon of Iowa State College reports cows with 24 hour unrestricted water drank an average 10.3 times and used 18 percent more water than fed cows watered outside. Milk yield rose by 6 percent and butter yield by 12 percent, suggesting many dairymen could raise profits with drinking cups.
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C. Y. Cannon
Iowa State College
Dairy Facts Water and calf feeding guidance note
The article states water as a key dairy feed and notes calves benefit from small stanchions. It recalls that 87 percent of milk is water and that cows respond to ample water and three milking sessions daily with a 10 to 25 percent milk increase. It also cites woven wire fence life of 18 to 27 years per 146 Iowa farmers.
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Iowa
Healthiest boy helped by California Fig Syrup says mother
Mrs. Clara Gilliam of Des Moines praises California Fig Syrup for her son Arthur who recovered from a severe measles case and gained strength. She cites its bowell regulation and energy, noting doctors recommend its use for biliousness headaches constipation and colds. The ad touts the product’s fruity flavor and mild action.
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Arthur
Clara Gilliam
Bowdoin St
Des Moines
Iowa
California
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