Birthplace claim for Republicans centers on Crawfordsville
Editor notes Bicentennial revival of claims that Crawfordsville, Iowa, hosted the February 1854 meeting that produced resolutions forming the Republican Party. The piece lists participants including Samuel Russel and Sarah Crawford, recounting the gathering at The House of All Nations and its Underground Railroad ties.
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Dr. C. A. Boice
Washington
Evening Journal
C. A. Boice
Congress
Ripon
Wisconsin
Jackson
Michigan
Live Oaks
Iowa
Samuel Russel
Maj. Rankin
Matthew Moorhead
Robert Young
Samuel Howe
Mr. Pleasant
Joseph Miles
Howes
Mount Pleasant
the Observer
House of All Nations
Oscar Howe
Sarah Crawford
Republican Party
Underground
Neal Town
Isaac Crawford
County
Gardening guidance for fertile vegetable beds and soil care
Expert tips from Jim Frier and Henry Taber on fertilizing vegetables. Soil type, past amendments, and plant choices guide fertilizer needs. Use organic matter or complete NPK fertilizers, test soils, and apply 2 to 3 pounds per 100 square feet on light soils, with adjustments for loam and past fertilization. Yellowing leaves signal nitrogen shortage. corn is a useful indicator.
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Washington County
Henry Taber
Iowa State University
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