Early showers in war era linked to Muldoon bucket bath
The Plumbing and Heating Industries bureau notes Civil War union commander Muldoon used a tree hung bucket with a perforated bottom to provide showers. Water poured into the bucket while soldiers stood under it after marches or battles to refresh themselves.
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Muldoon
Thor Thief Erosion Roils Farmland Figures
The U S soil conservation service reports erosion has ruined 6.0 million acres used for farming. Additional farm losses stem from overcropping and mismanagement, with annual declines of 18 million tons of nitrogen 1.0 million tons of phosphorus 18 million tons of potash and 253 million tons of organic matter.
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U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Wood pins shaped early European timber frames
Wooden pins originated in Middle and northern Europe and were widely used until long after the last century’s turn. Many old structures still stand with sills gifts rafters and beams joined by heavy wood pins.
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Europe
Fishing License Revenue Hits Record High Across States
A Fish and Wildlife Service report shows 12,620,464 fishing license buyers spent a total 22,667,301 with averages rising to 1.75. Michigan led in licenses issued, California topped the dollars. nonresident licenses rose by 371,599 as states expect a peak fishing season.
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Fish and Wildlife Service
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Clinios
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Indiana
Ters
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Tennessee
Colorado
Maine
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North Dakota
Delaware
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