On March 3, 1863: Congress authorized a US mint at Carson City, Nevada, with its coins identified by the mint mark ‘CC’.
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And on March 3, 1791, the first US internal revenue act was enacted, taxing distilled spirits and carriages.
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We are pleased to welcome our newest advertiser: Heaven’s Harvest [1]. This Georgia-based company offers a full line of long-term storage foods (freeze-dried and dehydrated) as well as heirloom (non-hybrid, open-pollinated) seeds. Use the coupon code “SURVIVALBLOG” at checkout for a 10% discount on any order! They offer free shipping for any $99+ order sent to the U.S.. About their heirloom seed kits:
- 39 Garden Staple Varieties
- All seeds are Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-Hybrid, and Non-GMO.
- Packed in UV-Resistant Mylar bags for the highest germination rates when stored for multiple years.
Take a look at the Heaven’s Harvest [1]website!
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Today’s feature article is by SurvivalBlog Field Gear Editor Tom Christaianson.
We need more entries for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest [2]. More than $981,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. Round 123 ends on March 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail [3] us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging. In 2023, we polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics [4]. Please refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic.