Refutation of Betsy Ross myth sparks preservation effort
Emma B. Alrich widow of Levi L. Alrich, editor of the Public Record, leads a campaign to publish her husband’s refutation of the Betsy Ross myth. The Alrichs, editors at Cawker City, Kansas, 1883–1918, staged the defense with Canby family evidence and 1861–1868 research across Philadelphia historical sources.
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Levi L. Alrich
Emma B. Alrich
Alriches
Public Record
Cawker City
Kan
Alrich
Mrs. Alrich
National Tribune
Washington, D. C
Betsy Ross
United States
Kansas D. A. R
Company B. Baker
California Regiment
Seventy-first
Pennsylvania Infantry
State Historical Society
Friends’ Meetings
Holland Society of
New York
Jacob
Peter Ulrich
Delaware
Peter Stuyvesant
William J. Canby
Canby
America
Thomas Canby
Thorn
England
Susan Canby
Peter Alrich
Susan
Fetsy Ross
Pennsylvania Historical Society
Ross
Ulrich
George Washington
Robert Morris
Col
George Ross
Betsy
American Congress
Griscom
Elisabeth Griscom
Samuel
Rebecca Griscom
Andrew Griscom
Elisabeth
John Ross
Friends’ Society
Christ Church
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Claypoole
General Washington
Joseph Ashburn
Mill
Portsmouth
John Claypoole
Changsha Ties Between China and America Shaped by Firecrackers
The article notes Changsha's historical ties with the United States dating to pre Yale interactions and the role of Changsha products in Independence Day celebrations. It mentions Gen Tseng Kuo Fan and his collaboration with Chinese Gordon in suppressing the Taiping rebellion, and includes anecdotes about Martha and Helen with remarks on cosmetic rouge and aging.
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China
Yale
College
Changsha
America
Gen
Tseng Kuo Fan
Gordon
Helen
Martha
George
Healthy Complexion Assured
Martha is described as a pale wife whose white cheeks show her listless state, suggesting a focus on health or appearance concerns in a domestic setting.
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Martha
Culling Scrubs Boosts Poultry Raiser Profits Across States
Extension agents describe border irrigation and culling methods that trim non producing hens to raise efficiency and cut costs. Texas saved about $40,000 last year while Maine reported $1,594.40 in gains and thousands of birds culled across dozens of counties.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Texas
State Agricultural College
Maine
Quips on quarrels and taxes from Uncle Eben
Uncle Eben remarks on unsavory characters and social sympathy. He notes a quarrelsome man finds no pleasant company except sellers, and adds humor about a wife cutting hair to gain sympathy. He also jokes that many men prefer a tooth extraction to paying taxes.
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Ben
Right culture of cabbage and its impact on heads
The history of cabbage growth shows richer soil and rapid development yield larger sturdier heads. Slow growth from fertility loss or drought prevents proper heads. Chinese cabbage is a different species from common cabbage and its relatives.
Keep Compost Heap Moist and Level for Best Results
The Flower Grower stresses moisture and a flat or hollow top to absorb rainfall, prevent burning and fertility loss, and improve composting. Do not round the pile. a level surface ensures better moisture retention and decomposition.
Determining Sex of Ducks in Simple Terms
A brief note explains how to tell male from female ducks by sound. It states the female quacks in a coarse voice while the male emits a high pitched, sibilant sound described as an old man with brownkeeters.
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Horder
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