Custers Victory at Washita and Forsyth Siege Remembered
The article recalls General Custer leading a winter scout that ended in the destruction of Black Kettle's village and the capture of supplies, with heavy fighting and losses. It also details General Forsyth's siege on the Arickaree river in 1868, the gallant defense by scouts around Fort Wallace, and Stilwell and Trudeau's perilous four day escape to seek relief.
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Eneral Sheridan
George A. Custer
Army of the Potomac
Custer
Washita
Sheridan
Camp Supply
Indiana Territory
Fort Dodge
Elliot
Corbin
Little Beaver
Eiliot
Thompson
Myers
Whompson
Black Kettle
Bell
Little Rock
Satanta
The
George A. Forsyth
Arickaree River
Forsyth
Kansas
Roman Nose
Fred Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Fort Wallace
Jack Stilwell
Pete Trudeau
Stilwell
Pver
Trudeau
Denver
Colonel Carpenter
Lake Slater
Jam of Bills in Congress Weighs on Senate Action
Washington reports a congressional jam as many appropriation bills remain unreported. Sen Aldrich is blamed by some for stalling measures like Arizona and New Mexico statehood and the postal savings bank bill faces uncertain fate. Ship subsidy prospects fade with committee shifts and House delays. Charles W. Arthur notes Lincoln’s birthday becoming a holiday and hints at a Lincoln memorial stamp and Gettysburg highway plans moving to the next session.
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Washington
Hale
Wisconsin
Maine
la Follette
Arizona
New Mexico
Aldrich
Senate
Beveridge
Senate Committee On
Territories
Postal Savings Bank
Senator Carter
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Congress
Carter
House
House Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Committee On
Post Offices
Cannon
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
Frye
Mark Hanna
Ohio
Abraham Lincoln
Kentucky
Roosevelt
Buchanan
White House
Pennsylvania
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Charles W. Arthur
Feeding Swine Mistakes To Avoid In Raising Hogs
J L Stratton outlines common errors in pig raising including improper diets, poor housing, underfeeding, and delaying growth. He stresses using locally available feeds, providing liquids before solids, avoiding constipation, separating sizes, and supporting sows and piglets with proper nutrition.
Combination feeder for ewes with lambs suggested
A Breeder's Gazette article by Joseph F. Wing describes a versatile combination feeder for sheep. It details dimensions for a trough six inches bottom width fourteen inches top, seven inches high front eleven inches back, two inch wide slats spaced three inches apart, and a 2 by 8 foot frame with adaptable length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Wing
Salting the Cow for Milk Yield
The article advises constant access to salt for dairy cows to boost milk flow. It recommends keeping rock salt accessible under shelter and feeding loose salt weekly, avoiding mixing salt with feed to prevent overconsumption and reduced flow.
Proper Sow Nutrition Before Farrowing
The guide urges brood sows receive sufficient nutritious foods and not be over fat at farrowing. If exercised and in fair condition they better care for offspring. Avoid daily corn. feed sparingly near farrowing and substitute two quarts oats and one quart soaked corn with one quart wheat for an excellent ration.
Value of Warm Quarters for Stock Comfort and Growth
Warm dry quarters keep stock comfortable which leads to better growth and fattening on less feed. Proper shelter reduces stress and loss, supporting healthier herd performance and profits.
Pure Water For Sheep: Teach Boy Water Hygiene
Advice urges caretakers to provide clean water for flocks noting sheep are dainty and will suffer if restricted to dirty vessels. Encourages teaching youths to ensure water cleanliness to prevent illness in animals.
Humble Family Relocate to Jorydon
Mr and Mrs G M Humble and their children Harry and Miss Bessie left for Jorydon yesterday to make it their home. Mrs Boyd Humble will stay several days to help settle. The Humbles have lived in Washington for seven years and leave with many friends’ good wishes. A E Knotts of West Chester called on friends yesterday.
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G. M. Humble
Harry
Miss Bessie
Jorydon
Boyd Humble
Mrs. Humble
Washington
A. E. Knotts
West Chester
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Freruer
J. H. Wagner Company
Fort Madison, Iowa
White Lily
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South Dakota
Geo. Peck
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