Dairy correspondence reveals witty Missouri dairying lore
A Henry county Missouri dairyman recalls old practices and local wit about butter production, cream gathering, and packing methods while contrasting regional methods with Illinois origins. The piece includes humorous quips on creamery processes and notes of broader U S butter trade patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry County
Missouri
Rockford
Illinois
Mason and Dixon
Ford County
Secretary of Agriculture Aims to Boost U S Butter Exports
The Secretary reports British butter consumption has more than doubled in ten years and Britain imported 39 620 308 pounds in 1886 and over 74 000 000 dollars worth in 1896. He plans to study foreign tastes and have dairy tests across U S states to improve packing and varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agenta
Agricultural Department
New York
Europe
London
Denmark
Baltimore
Copenhagen
France
Great Britain
Sweden
Netherlands
Colony
Victoria
Australia
England
United States
Germany
Department
Jlsn Gosling
Live Stock Advice On Feed And Care Of Working Horses
Practical guidance from L A Cornell on proper feeding and care for working horses. Emphasizes regular feeding and work, quality feed, proper digestion, water timing, salt and ash in manger, brushing regimes, grooming, and simple remedies like carbolic acid lard ointment for common hoof and skin issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Cornell
Northwestern Agriculturist
Poultry Yard Seeks Profit From Market Garden and Dairy Links
Farmers explore combining poultry with market gardening and dairy sales to stabilize income. Selecting robust Plymouth Rock breeders, maintaining proper housing, and regular feeding improve profits. cautions about scrubs versus pure breeds and the need for disciplined routines. A separate note mentions Alliance meetings and local anecdotes about revivals and quirky money gifts.
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Karmergs’ Tribune
Onslow County Alliance Adopts New Resolutions in 1897 Meeting
In Richlands on April 10 1897 the Onslow County Alliance chaired by Rev W M Barbee approved resolutions drawn by Barbee and Dr J S Nicholson. They denounce complacent leaders and political manipulation, pledge renewed energy, and urge members to act independently and diversify involvement in ventures like shoe manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow County Alliance
Richlands
W. M. Barbee
J. 8. Nicholson
Alliance
U. S
The Slave and the Man Story From Washington Post
Two Mississippi men recall an anecdote about ex Senator Blanche K. Bruce. Bruce helps a penniless former slave woman and her daughter, arranging a clerkship in the Treasury after offering aid. The tale explains why a Washington barkeeper did not draw the color line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belk Bros
Mississippi
Blanche K. Bruce
The
Ebbitt
Bruce
John
Capitol
Aclave
Washington
Treasury
Treasury Department
Washington Post
General Office Pass Scene at Portsmouth VA
Fragmentary OCR shows a general superintendent and pass office in Portsmouth Virginia. Earls and Johns appear with references to pass acts and officials in a wartime or administrative context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bae John. H. W. B. Glov
General Office
Portsmouth
Real EH Gazette
Norfolk
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Moseley
Pritchard Mfg. CO
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Littleton
N.C
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Carolina Drug CO
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Raleigh, N.C
Carolina Drug Company
Cor Wilmington and Market Sts
Lowel
Ea . H. Aml
Gaal Gulmey Til
J Whitehead
D. A Pinceen
Apex
Wissel
Arkansas
United State
R. J. Prof
South
Est
Homeseekers Par T
Kansas City
Mace Bey
Bea
Estibules Limited
Atenta
Augusta
Wilmington
Chattanooga
Neishville
Boston
Philadelphia
Richmond
Woven Wire Fence CO
Adrian, Mich
Verglevelard
Angel of Liberty
Grover Cleveland
White House
Oklahoma City
Grover
Cleveland
Silver Knight Watchman
New York Avenue
Washington, D. C
Progressive Farmer
Epers, Earl
Raleigh
Penn
R. R
A. L
Weldon
Henderson
Durham
Abbeville
Elberton
Athens
Witder
Atlarta
Atlanta
Winder
Evilie
Green Wood
Inabi
Harlotte
Monroe
Hamiet
Southern
Heiderson
Lourham
Weidop
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Chester
S.L
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Nashville
Memphis
Macon
Florida
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