War Fifty Years Ago Reflections on May 181
A May 181 outlines enlistment fervor in both Union and Confederacy states, noting calls for troops from New York Kansas and Ireland, incidents of violence and intimidation, and various strategic moves around Fort Monroe Harper’s Ferry and Missouri. It cites Lincoln’s cautious approach to property disputes and a risky patrol near the Potomac, interwoven with social scenes and letters from observers.
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Jamis A Edgerton
Anericaress Asancielien
Eldes
Waa
Recruithar
Dritilue
Lincoln
Jefersen Davis
Joseph EF. Johnston
Harpera Ferry
North
War Department
Kanens
New York
James Gordon Bennett
J.P. Fives
Irtah Prigade
Mason and Dixon
Jeff Davis
Free States
Spehnotea
Mansachusetts
Cincinnati
Ohio City
Dan Rice
Vinton
Fortress Monroe
Wool
Butler
Sewell's Point
Star
Potomac
Freeborn
Smith's Point
Petost
St. Louis
Harney
Missouri
Lyon
Camp Jackson
Price
General Lyon
Harpers Perry
Balktimore and Ohio Railroad
Harpers Ferry
Father Abraham
Abraham
Ingersoll
Tuniper
Washington
Confederacy
Cristoons
Monroe
Wartime Recruiting and Leadership Bits From May Week
The May week features music rallying the union cause with songs and a note on Lincoln era recruiting. It outlines key promotions and appointments in the Union and Confederate forces, including Sherman becoming a colonel, McClellan and Butler advancing, Sickles tasked with raising a division, and Lee named a brigadier general. Also mentions Victoria neutrality and global stance on the Confederacy amid the Civil War context.
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William Tecumseh Sherman
George B. McClellan
Benjamin F. Butler
McClellan
Ohio
Butler
Virginia
North Carolina
South Caroina
McClelan
Lambs Castration and Docking Practices Described
The text explains castrating and docking lambs at one to two weeks old by two men, detailing restraint and technique. It notes criteria for ram selection including strong chest, short joints, vigorous growth, and horned features, using a Chet breed ram shown as a cage International show winner as context.
How to Raise Colts For Big, Strong Horses
Advice on developing colt stock focuses on gradual growth through ample grain and hay. Keep colts in growing condition during the first summer, allow access to mangers, and wean smoothly by starting hay and grain while nursing to ensure strong bones and good gains through the first winter.
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Mta
Influenza in Horses and Treatment Guidelines
The text describes influenza in horses with a three week course and suggests remedies. In early stage give two drams of potassium solution in one pint water twice daily to ease cough and fever. After six days give one tablespoon each of tincture iron chloride ginger and gentian twice daily for a week to strengthen the animal. For wind-sucking horses mix four ounces each of iron sulfate and potassium nitrate, divide into twenty four doses, give one daily in bran mash and use a muzzle when not feeding.
Let In the Sunshine Purifier Improves Barn Access
The article advocates allowing sunlight as a natural purifier, recommending it be freely accessed in the barn whenever feasible to improve cleanliness and air quality.
Butter on the Farm
An instructional piece on home butter making detailing milking practices to avoid odors, udder cleanliness, and proper cream ripening. It notes using a damp cloth on the udder, avoiding dry hands, and maintaining sanitary conditions. It covers cream ripening, stirring, and the use of a floating dairy thermometer set around 50 degrees to prevent poor texture and buttermilk bitterness.
How to Prepare Butter From Milk at Home
Instructions from Kansas Agricultural College outline steps to wash churned butter twice in lukewarm water then salt with one ounce per pound. Careful churning and rinsing with hot water improve texture. After washing and salting, the butter should be kept in good condition and can be used by briefly warming before subsequent churning.
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W. A. Sarr
Kansas Agricultural College
When to Dry Off a Cow
The article advises dry off timing for cows before calving and outlines steps for milk reduction. It covers starting the process ten weeks before calving, feeding adjustments, and milking schedule changes to ensure a smooth dry period and prevent issues such as udder cake.
Dairy Breed Trends in United States Livestock
Toard's Dairyman notes registered dairy stock shows Jerseys lead in numbers while Holstein Friesians grow rapidly and may be the largest association in the country though no records confirm counts for either breed. Guernseys are comparatively few but increasing in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jerseys
Milking Guidelines for Quiet Efficient Dairy Practice
The guidance emphasizes quiet swift milk extraction with minimal noise and delay. Begin milking at the same hour each morning and evening and milk cows in a consistent order to maintain routine and efficiency.
Golden Medical Discovery Promotes Stomach and Liver Health
An old health ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach weakness, liver laziness, and resulting blood problems. It claims the remedy strengthens the stomach, invigorates the liver, and cleanses blood, with a promise of tackling numerous illnesses and providing a known composition on the bottle.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
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Sheridan
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Normandy
Trittan
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WYETH
Stepilen Bacon
Rochester
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Wyeth Chemical Company
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New York City
McKlhinney Drug CO
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