Glory in the Flag Lore and Oriskany Battle Tales
A historic reminiscence traces the Star-Spangled Banner from its 1777 origins through later flag milestones. It recalls the Oriskany battle and General Herkimer, plus a chronology of flag adoptions, battles, and notable hoistings up to 1881 with Old Glory’s praised lineage and the Daughters of 1812.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Earth
States of America
George Ret Uurmander
Miuss
Heston
Congress
Washington
Sy Ross
Philadelphia
Jones
Ranger
Yontier
Rome
N. Y
Abraham Swartout
Lake
Cine
New York
New Engley
Brandyswine
Continental Congress
Nassau
Bahama Islands
Fort Nassau
John
la Motte Piguet
John Paul Jones
George Rogers Clark
Kaskaskia
Kentucky
Bedford
Massachusetts
River Thames
China
John Green
Canton River
Boston
Vermont
France
Feh
Barba States
England
St. Louis
Louisiana Purchase
Spain
United States
Lewis and Clark
Mississippi
Pacific
U. S
Essex
Cape Horn
Salem
Mass
Union
Francis Scott Key
Fort McHeary
Baltimore
Massachusetts Statehouse
Beacon Hill
Lafayette
William Driver
Charles Doggett
Essex Institute
Ninteen
Daughters of the Revolution
Louisa Kirwin Capron Thiers
PD. A. R
Milwaukee
Blanche Bellakr
Pennsylvania
Betsy Ross
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Treating cabbage seed with two low cost infection controls
The United States Department of Agriculture recommends two seed treatments to prevent blackleg and black rot in cabbage. Mercuric chloride is simple and largely safe for seeds, while hot water treatment completely controls blackleg but may reduce germination.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Costs of Producing Wheat Vary Widely
U S Department of Agriculture finds man and horse labor as the largest cost in wheat production, about 30 percent, with seed binder twine manure and fertilizer at 10 percent and threshing at 9 percent. Land and machinery costs near 29 percent and other costs 22 percent. The 1920 survey covered 467 farms in Missouri Nebraska Kansas and Oklahoma. Net costs per bushel on own farms ranged 99 cents to over 3 dollars. tenants 40 cents to over 10 dollars. Average costs were 1.80 and 1.83 respectively. yields largely drive cost differences.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Missouri
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Department
Great Plains
United States
Washington
The Personal Touch Psy chology Notes The Cloak Rack
A college paper ad notes a missing psychology notes left on a cloak rack. The writer requests their return before exams to avoid unanswered questions. The Colorado Dodo is cited as the source of the quip.
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Colorado
Bouquet Flowers Boost Orchard Yields in Northwest
A Washington state fruit grower reports a 500 percent yield increase after placing sunlit bouquets of cherry blossoms atop trees to promote cross pollination. Beginning two years ago with Black Tartarian cherries, pollen from blossoms aided by insects improved crops across cherry, plum, peach, pear, and apple trees, suggesting a potential industry revolution.
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Grant County
Washington
Northwest
Chicago Daily News
Pooched Crowns Prompt Spring Field Care
End of winter freeze and thaw prompts inspection of timothy and clover meadows for crowns. If many crowns protrude, hitch the land roller and press roots back into soil to protect them before mowing.
Silage Described as a Desirable Feed for Milking Cows
The article explains that silage plus hay form a good roughage. Silage is a succulent, bulky, and palatable feed that supports a good dairy ration and is beneficial for milking cows.
Rye Pasture Benefits From Early Fall Sowing
Rye sown early in fall yields more late fall and late winter pasture than other crops though it has some directionable features for a dairy pasture.
Farm Facts and Tips for Early Garden and Orchard Work
A compendium of farming guidance covers seed weights, crop sequencing, sourcing cloverseed, fencing for profit, and home exterior fixes. It notes acid phosphite values, self-reliant farming ideals, early garden staples, inoculation scope for peas, seed potato treatment, bean crops, and spring pasture timing. It lauds grape culture and highlights grape products like fresh fruit juice and jellies.
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Dume
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burgoyne
St. Clair
Schuyter
Hudson
Albany
Clinton
Oswego
St. Leger
Mohawk Valley
Fort Stanwix
Herkimer
Cox
Eisinford
Tryon County
John Johnsons
Butler's Rangers
Mohaws
Palatine Regiment
Tryon
Willet
Sir John
Oriskany
Battle of
Robert W. Chambers
America
Beckwoodsman
Ge Storial
PAC
Telematiorial
Ray
Sudan
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