Texas Rangers Through Time and Legend
The piece traces the Texas Ranger saga from its 1835 founding through Civil War expansions to modern duties. It notes court battles over legality, Governor Ferguson’s reductions, and the Rangers’ enduring reputation for courage, efficiency, and legendary figures like Bowie, Ross, and McDonald.
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Parker
Frances Slocum
Wyoming
Quanah
Ross
Rangers
Peta Nocona
Texas
Adobe Walls
Quanah Parker
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Sal” Ross
Bill McDonald
Big Foot
Wallace
McDonald
No Man's Land
Indian Territory
Texas Panhandle
Bill
John R. Hughes
J. J. Saunders
Lone Star State
Rio Grande
Texas Ranger
Honor for Longfellow in Westminster Abbey Corner
The bust of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow was set up in 1884 in Westminster Abbey's poet's corner, the only American honored there. Maj. John Andre, not American, rests in the abbey after being hanged as a spy. His monument shows Washington receiving Andre's plea to be shot rather than hanged.
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Henry Madsworth Longfellow
Westminster Abbey
Maj
John Andre
Major Andre
Hudson River
England
Abbey
Washington
Andre
Petroleum in America letter notes springs in
A 1695 letter by Franciscan missionary Joseph de Roch d Allion describes oil springs discovered in America. The account highlights natural springs and their vicinity, noting possible petroleum seeps observed during early exploration and missionary travels.
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Joseph de Roch d’Allion
Early oil discovery in the Alleghanies region
The region now in southwest New York and northwest Pennsylvania yielded petroleum as early settlers drilled wells and skimmed oil. Early 19th century drilling on the western Allegheny slope uncovered oil at great depths through seepage from surrounding rocks.
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New York
Pennsylvania
Alleghanies
Time to Clean Up Berry Patch and Vineyard Now
Kansas State Agricultural College expert urges immediate sanitation to protect raspberries blackberries and grapes. Cut out diseased canes apply Bordeaux mixture mulch strawberries and remove infected plants to prevent anthracnose crown gall black rot and orange rust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. White
Kansas State Agricultural College
Chance for Farmers to Produce Riding Horses
The Kansas State Agricultural College animal husbandry department offers farmers a chance to raise riding horses with General Haig, a thoroughbred loaned by the government remount service. Haig has earned over 25 000 dollars in prize money and won nine major handicaps on tracks from New Orleans to Latonia. Dr OC W McCampbell says there is a market for riding horses and encourages farmers to participate.
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Animal Husbandry Department
Kansas State Agricultural College
General Haig
New Orleans
Latonia
OC. W. McCampbell
Farmers Should Produce Vegetables for Own Use
Modern economic life rests on division of labor yet some farmers depend on buying vegetables. Growing their own reduces cost, as prices paid for bought food exceed prewar levels by about 24 percent, while prices received for farm produce sit around 26 percent higher. More self production cuts the extra labor costs baked into retail prices.
Convenient Poultry House Location and Design
A healthful hen house needs a well drained site near the dwelling but not too close. It should face sun, be sheltered from cold winds, and avoid shared buildings that invite vermin. Keep grain bins tightly closed and rodent-proof to protect the flock.
Flavors and Odors in Milk From Succulent Feed
The U.S. Department of Agriculture notes that cows fed succulent feeds such as cabbage potatoes green alfalfa green corn turnips and silage can impart flavors and odors to milk unless precautions are taken. Delays between feeding and milking reduce the effect. aerating warm milk removes mild flavors. feeding after milking has little impact. Producers may inform the public about the causes when consumer alarm arises.
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United State Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Economical Ration for Feeding Ewes and Lambs
Ohio agricultural researchers find heavy pre lambing grain is uneconomical for thrifty ewes. A light daily grain of one third to one half pound per head, along with legume hay and corn silage, yields strong lambs and ample milk. After lambing, raise grain to maintain ewe condition, then reduce once lambs learn to eat grain with a creep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Proper Plat to Supply Bee Colony Foundation
The cost of foundation is small next to the expense of allowing bees to build comb. Using foundation lets bees avoid eating honey and staying in the hive to produce comb. It saves labor for workers and yields straighter combs. Comb foundation is stamped for bee cells and drawn out as started, reducing drone production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. S. Prevost
Clemson College
Sheep Shearing Machine Proves Satisfactory Choice
The article notes many sheep shearing methods from scissors to machine clippers and highlights the flexible shaft machine as the most satisfactory. It costs about $30 and can clip horses and mules with an arm attachment. Prof. L. V. Starkey advises cooperative buying among neighboring farmers to share the machine for small flocks.
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L. V. Starkey
Clemson College
Farm Advice and the Value of Clover and Alfalfa Seed
The notes praise alfalfa seed at ten pounds per acre and highlight clover pastures as highly productive. A sturdy farm gate is seen as essential, while good equipment proves its value by absence. Farmers now prize certain crops once viewed as weeds for higher stock efficiency and returns.
Skunk Frozen to Rail Near Woolwich Maine
F. L. Rice of the Woolwich section crew reported that a skunk was found frozen to a frosty rail on the track one morning in winter. Rice killed the animal and freed the carcass from the rail after a difficult pull.
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F. L. Rice
Woolwich
Maine
Rice
Roman Hye Balsam Eye Relief Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Roman Hye Balsam as an overnight eye relief. It promises soothing effects by morning for tired or burning eyes with nightly use.
Electricity on the Farm Uses Electric Light for Time Savings
A well equipped farm using electric light and power saves 40 minutes of work per day for each man employed, increasing efficiency through improved machinery operation and reduced labor time.
Awful Girls Song Quip Echoes Fan Banter
A humorous exchange from Minnesota Sklu Mah features playful boasts about girls being drawn to a performer. The quip highlights lighthearted backstage chatter and fan culture surrounding Awful Girls.
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Minnesota
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Richard Coke
James
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Bowie Knife Fame
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Kit Ackland
Tom Green
Mustang” Gray
Big Foot" Wallace
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Eastern University
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the Wanderer
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Cape
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Petroleum In America
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W. H. Forst
Scotpdale
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