Independence was the farthest point westward on the Missouri River where steamboats or other cargo vessels could travel, due to the convergence of the Kansas River with the Missouri River approximately six miles west of town, near the current Kansas-Missouri border.
Honey Benefits for Dogs. Honey benefits dogs in numerous ways. Topically it heals wounds. Internally, it provides numerous sources of nutrients, such as vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E and K, plus minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and more. It helps dogs with allergies, fights infections, and helps with digestive problems.
1 A commonly used over-the-counter human allergy medicine can reduce the symptoms of a dogâs allergic reaction to a bee or wasp sting and may even save the dog's life if he is having a severe reaction. 2  Pages 8-9 tell you what medicine to give your dog and how to figure the dose.